Three Shires Head is a Peak District gem and is the meeting point of three counties (Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire). The counties meet at the beautiful Pannier's Pool, where the River Dane cascades under the ancient packhorse bridges. Historically, this boundary point made it a popular and symbolic place, with travellers and traders crossing from one county to another. ... READ MORE »
7 Mile Walks
Hathersage Stepping Stones Walk | 7 Miles
Hathersage is a beautiful village in Derbyshire, ideally placed for Peak District walks. It's close to popular routes like Stanage Edge and Higger Tor but is also surrounded by stunning countryside with the River Derwent. This 7 mile walk from Hathersage heads on well-made paths and trails to Abney before returning via the Hathersage Stepping Stones. ... READ MORE »
Grindsbrook Clough Scramble to Grindslow Knoll | 7 Miles
A classic Peak District scramble, with a twist! This Grindsbrook Clough scramble walk avoids the crowds before visiting Grindslow Knoll, then hiking along the tops to descend via Ringing Roger, and is 7 miles, perfect for a morning or afternoon out on the hills. ... READ MORE »
Lathkill Dale Waterfall Walk | 7 Miles
This walk takes you through the beautiful Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve, packed with wildlife and waterfalls as well as history. With traces of the area's industrial past dotted around, caves to explore and stunning views from the head of the gorge, this 7 mile walk also passes the beautiful Lathkill Dale waterfall on the River Lathkill. ... READ MORE »
Woodhead to Shepherds Meeting Stones | 7 Miles
This walk starts from the Woodhead Tunnel and heads high onto the bleak moorland, exploring the Dean Head Stones and then the Shepherds Meeting Stones before heading back via the Lady Cross and the Trans Pennine Trail. This is a great walk if you like peace and tranquillity. ... READ MORE »
Errwood Hall and Shining Tor Plane Wreck | 7 Miles
This walk explores some of the history of the Goyt Valley, starting with the eerie ruins of Errwood Hall before heading up to Shining Tor, the highest point in Cheshire to discover the Airspeed Oxford wreck site. The route then visits Cats Tor and Foxlow Edge, as well as the tucked-away St Joseph's shrine. This is a 7 mile walk. ... READ MORE »
Blackden Brook Scramble to Edale Moor Trig Point | 8 Miles
This walk starts with a brilliant scramble up Blackden Brook, packed with waterfalls, and heads over to the Aztec Rock, Edale Moor trig point and Madwoman's Stones. This is a challenging 7.6 mile Peak District walk, with sections of off-path exploring in the heart of the Kinder plateau. ... READ MORE »
Thor’s Cave Walk | 6.5 Miles
This Thor's Cave walk starts in the pretty village of Wetton and explores the stunning Thor's Cave before heading along the Manifold Way to Ecton Hill via the Sugar Loaf and Nan Tor cave. This 6.5 mile walk also has a pub stop. ... READ MORE »
Shining Clough Scramble to Bleaklow | 7 Miles
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 »
Wolfscote Dale and Biggin Dale | 7 Miles
This circular walk explores the beautiful Wolfscote Dale and Biggin Dale, and bags the Wolfscote Hill trig point too. It's 7.3 miles and starts in the pretty village of Biggin in the Derbyshire Dales. ... READ MORE »