Wondering how to get to the B29 Over Exposed plane crash site on Bleaklow? This handy guide will give you the route map and directions, plus top tips for visiting the Bleaklow plane crash site on the moors above Glossop. ... READ MORE »
Dark Peak Walks
Dovestone Reservoir to Alphin Pike Circular Walk | 10 Miles
This Dovestone Reservoir to Alphin Pike circular hike is a perfect Autumn walk in the Peak District. Taking in the reservoir, waterfalls, woodland, moorland, amazing rock formations and Alphin Pike trig point, there's something for everyone. The walk has a couple of challenging parts but is definitely worth the climb. ... 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 »
Mount Famine, South Head and Chinley Churn Walk | 6 Miles
This circular walk takes in Mount Famine, South Head and Chinley Churn. It takes you through beautiful countryside with stunning views from each of the summits, and the old Cracken Edge quarry at Chinley Churn is great for exploring. At just under 6 miles, this walk is lovely if you're hiking with kids in the Peak District - you can finish the walk after the first two peaks if little legs are ... READ MORE »
Lantern Pike Circular Walk | 11 Miles
This Lantern Pike circular walk takes in the fallen trig point at Lantern Pike, the peak at Cown Edge and the trig point at Harry Hut before heading over Burnt Hill back to The Lantern Pike pub. Why not try this circular hike in the Peak District next time you fancy a walk out (or to get multiple trig points in one day!). ... READ MORE »
Crowden to White Low and Hey Edge | 5.5 Miles
This route from Crowden to White Low and Hey Edge takes you over beautiful moorland. It's just under 9km and takes in Hey Edge trig point and Loftend Quarry as well as a Peak District Ethel. ... READ MORE »
Britland Edge Hill and Dead Edge End Walk | 5.5 Miles
Fancy a walk on the moors to Britland Edge Hill and Dead Edge End? This is a there-and-back moorland walk near Holmfirth starting at Holme Moss Car Park. These are two Peak District Ethels and take you to a lesser known part of the Peak District. ... READ MORE »
Wessenden Moor Circular Hike | 4 Miles
Located just below Black Hill, this Wessenden Moor circular hike is a 6km circular route taking in the scenic moorland, streams and farmland of the Wessenden Moor. With views down to Digley reservoir, this is a great Holmfirth walk to do with kids (but we snuck out while our daughter was at school so didn't take her with us). If you are looking for walks in the Holmfirth area, get the route map ... READ MORE »
Cooks Study Hill and Snailsden Pike End | 4 Miles
Here's a circular walk in the Peak District to try - Cooks Study Hill and Snailsden trig point at Snailsden Pike End. It takes in views over Snailsden Reservoir before you head out over open moorland to find the Snailsden Pike End summit, marked by a trig point. The route is 6km and there are no major climbs other than a gentle incline to the top of Snailsden Pike End. It's a lesser known part of ... READ MORE »