Peak District Hikes
Alfred Wainwright put together 7 guide books to the 214 Lakeland fells between 1952 and 1966 called the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells. The fells are now fondly known as Wainwrights and it's a great challenge to visit the summit of each one. This is just a quick list of Wainwrights by book, and a record of the walks we've done to tick them off. Each green link will take you to a walk ... READ MORE »
If you're looking for a fun Bleaklow route, this could be the one for you! It involves a Grade 2 scramble up Shining Clough and heads off over open moorland to find the air crash site of the Wellington R1011 which crashed in 1943. We then had a wander to Near Black Clough before returning to the car. This walk is just over 7 miles long. This walk involves LOTS of off path sections over open ... READ MORE »
This Skiddaw walk explores the Northern Fells of the Lake District and visits 6 Wainwright fells - Bakestall, Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man, Carl Side, Long Side and Ullock Pike. It also visits Whitewater Dash Falls, a stunning waterfall at the base of Bakestall with pools for a wild dip. This 9.9 mile walk is a great day on the fells. ... READ MORE »
Easy Walks in the Peak District The Peak District National Park is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With its picturesque landscapes, bleak, rugged moorlands, incredible views and tranquil valleys, it offers a wide range of walking trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels, from challenging all day hikes to Peak District short trails. In this blog post, ... READ MORE »
This Blencathra hike starts from Scales and heads up to Scales Tarn before traversing the Sharp Edge scramble, paying a quick visit to Atkinsons Pike before reaching the summit of Blencathra. It then descends the grade 1 scramble of Halls Fell Ridge before returning to the start. This is a classic route in the Lake District Northern Fells at just over 5 miles. ... READ MORE »
You've heard of the Saddleworth 5 trigs route, but here's the Rishworth 5 trigs! This 19 mile walk over the ruggedly beautiful Rishworth Moors starts from Marsden and winds its way over the moors via 5 different trig points (Cupwith Hill, Dog Hill (aka Rishworth Moor), Blackstone Edge, White Hill and Millstone Edge). ... READ MORE »
This 3 trig point walk starts from the pretty Peak District village of Waterfall and explores the Staffordshire countryside near Leek. At 8 miles this walk passes through the ancient woodland of Old Soles Wood and visits three trig points - Soles Hill, Grindon Moor and Martins Low. ... READ MORE »
This walk through the beautiful Derbyshire Dales starts in the picture perfect village of Tissington and heads out through the surrounding countryside to bag two of the Peak District trig points. Using parts of The Limestone Way, this 8 mile walk is a great one for Spring when the wildflowers are out. ... READ MORE »
This scenic Peak District walk explores the wild Dark Peak, using seldom trod paths, and is great if you want to escape the crowds. This 5 mile circular walk has some of the best views in the Peak District and heads up the Pennine Way to Laddow Rocks before dropping down into the valley bottom to Crowden Great Brook. ... READ MORE »
If you're looking for a fun Peak District walk, with a scramble up Fair Brook, waterfalls galore, mystical rock formations and a wander through the beautiful Snake Woodlands, this is the walk for you! This Fair Brook scramble takes you up onto the northern edges of Kinder Scout and then back down along Ashop Moor to Snake Woodlands and is just over 9 miles long. ... READ MORE »
