The Derwent Valley Skyline is not a walk for the faint hearted. It's 24.5 miles of unforgiving Dark Peak terrain, with the finest bogs and peat groughs for you get your boots stuck in. This route involves lots of off path sections, so good navigation is a must! Leaving Derwent Edge the walk visits Margery Hill, Outer Edge and Bleaklow Stones before returning via Crook Hill, visiting 4 trig points ... READ MORE »
20+ Mile Walks
Holme Valley Circular Walk | 24 Miles
The Holme Valley Circular walk is a challenging walk at 24 miles with 1300m of ascent, taking in the countryside surrounding the Holme Valley. This walk from Honley heads up to Castle Hill, then Thurstonland, Hepworth, Netherthong and back to Honley, passing Digley Reservoir and the ruins of Hades along the way. If you like long day hikes, you'll like this one! ... READ MORE »
Edale Skyline [With GPX File] | 20 Miles
One of the walks I've had on my list for ages is the Edale Skyline, a challenging walk of 20 miles on the hills around Edale. Starting from Hope, this walk heads up to Win Hill before climbing up Kinder Scout via Crookstone Knoll, winding round to Kinder Low and then passing Brown Knoll, Rushup Edge and The Great Ridge of Mam Tor and Lose Hill before dropping back down into Hope. The views on a ... READ MORE »
Rishworth 5 Trigs Walk | 19 Miles
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 »
Derwent Reservoirs Circular (Dambusters Challenge Walk)
This is an epic Peak District walk covering almost 24 miles of moorland above Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs made famous by the Dambusters during World War 2. Taking in some of the more well known Peak District peaks such as Win Hill, Alport Castles, Back Tor and Lost Lad, this is a great long Peak District walk. ... READ MORE »
10 Reservoirs Walk | 23 Miles
This 10 Reservoirs walk is a slight adaptation on the one devised by the Long Distance Walkers Association which is a 22.8 mile challenge Peak District walk. This is a beautiful moorland walk over the Saddleworth Moors, but includes some severe climbs, including a scramble up Rimmon Pit Clough, a climb up Black Hill and a steep climb up Crowden Valley towards Laddow Rocks. ... READ MORE »
Black Hill Peak District Walk | 23 Miles
This challenging Black Hill Peak District walk is 23 miles and takes in 4 Peak District trig points, including Featherbed Moss, Black Hill, West Nab and Hey Edge. It also takes in the County Top of Black Chew Head and the amazing Laddow Rocks. This is a challenging long distance walk in the Peak District but showcases the absolute best of the Dark Peak. ... READ MORE »
Dove Stone Reservoir Skyline Walk | 21 Miles
Looking for a long walk around Dove Stone Reservoir? This 21 mile walk in the Peak District is over the Saddleworth moors around Dove Stone Reservoir. Taking in Aldermans Hill, the Pots and Pans Stone and War Memorial, Broadstone Hill trig point, Rimmon Pit Clough, Birchen Clough, The Trinnacle, Ashway Cross, Alphin Pike trig point and then a lap round Dove Stone Reservoir and Yeoman Hey Reservoir ... READ MORE »