This Ingbirchworth Reservoir circular walk is a nice gentle family walk. At 1.5 miles it's a great short walk with kids, and the terrain is pretty gentle all the way around the reservoir. This loop trail takes you around the edge of the reservoir. Parking for Ingbirchworth Reservoir is on street only, so we parked in a lay-by on Wellthorne Lane. There's a gate leading to the footpaths around ... READ MORE »
3 Mile Walks
Holmbridge Circular Walk | 3 Miles
This Holmbridge circular walk takes in the beautiful Holme Valley countryside and is an easy walk for kids. It's actually a treasure hunt too, so a brilliant summer holiday activity! Using the route from Walks with Marty we had a lovely 5km walk in and around Holmbridge. ... READ MORE »
Grin Low and Solomon’s Temple Walk from Buxton | 3 Miles
One of the most interesting Ethels on the list of Peak District Ethels has to be Grin Low, the site of Solomon's Temple. It's been on our to do list for a while, and we ended up visiting on a snowy day in between Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice. This is our Grin Low and Solomon's Temple walk, a lovely 3 mile walk from Buxton. ... READ MORE »
Ramsden Reservoir to Hade Edge Circular | 3 Miles
There are many beautiful walks in Holmfirth and this circular walk from Ramsden Reservoir takes in the scenic countryside of Hade Edge. This 3 mile Ramsden Reservoir circular walk is great for families and kids and has great views from the tops. ... READ MORE »
Digley Reservoir Circular Walk | 3 Miles
Digley Reservoir and Bilberry Reservoir are lovely reservoirs near me and makes for a great circular walk in Holmfirth. If you are looking for an easy walk with kids, or a walk with a pub stop near Holmfirth, try exploring this Digley Reservoir circular walk at just over 3 miles. This is one of my favourite Peak District walks with pub stops! ... READ MORE »
Underbank Reservoir Walk | 3 Miles
This Underbank Reservoir walk is a 4.5km circular walk in Midhopestones, Penistone. Taking in the beautiful scenery around Underbank Reservoir, this walk is a gentle walk in the Peak District suitable for kids. The walk around Underbank Reservoir in Midhopestones heads through beautiful woodland and past the reservoir which has lovely views. Starting from Mortimer Road, you pass The Potters ... READ MORE »
Mam Tor Short Walk | 1 Mile
The walk up Mam Tor is one of the most popular walks in the Peak District, and for good reason! It's a short walk to the summit but the views are amazing. The sunrise on Mam Tor can be epic! This Mam Tor short walk starts at the car park at Mam Nick and you can be at the top in 20 minutes. The short walk up Mam Tor is via a mainly paved path with stone steps, making it a really popular walk ... READ MORE »
Featherbed Top | 2 Miles
Featherbed Top is an open, bleak expanse of moorland just off the Snake Pass. If you are taking part in the Peak District peak bagging challenge or Ethel bagging challenge it's quite an easy one to tick off your list, and can be collected as part of a longer walk out to Bleaklow, Kinder Scout or Higher Shelfstones. ... READ MORE »
How to Find Middle Black Clough Waterfall | 2 Miles
Wondering how to find Middle Black Clough Waterfall? This stunning secret waterfall in the Peak District is hidden away in the Longdendale valley and is a short distance (approx 30 minutes walk) from the Trans Pennine Trail at Birchen Bank Wood. It's one of the waterfalls near me, and a beautiful place to visit (especially for an Autumn walk!). Read on to find out how to get to this Peak District ... READ MORE »
Sunset at West Nab Trig Point | 1 Mile
Last night was a perfect night for us to catch the sunset at West Nab. It had been a sunny day with a clear night forecast, so we headed up to West Nab to watch the sunset. If you are looking for the best place in Holmfirth to watch a sunset, this must surely be up there! West Nab trig point is also a trig point near me, so it's a great place to go for a short walk in the Peak District. ... READ MORE »