Looking to avoid the crowds on the climb up Kinder Scout? Try this Hayfield to Kinder Scout walking route, which takes you past Kinder Reservoir, up William Clough and via Mill Hill before climbing Kinder Scout from the east. It also passes Kinder Downfall and bags two trig points before heading back down Kinder Low Edge and back to Hayfield. It's a challenging walk of approximately 10 miles but ... READ MORE »
Dark Peak Walks
Black Chew Head via Laddow Rocks Walk | 6 Miles
Yesterday I took a trip to Black Chew Head via Laddow Rocks. This Peak District circular walk was my first solo hike so I thought I'd start from a place I know. Starting from the car park at Crowden and walking up through the beautiful Crowden Valley, this scenic walk takes you onto the moors for the Peak District Ethel Black Chew Head and then back via Laddow Rocks to the car park. Here's the ... READ MORE »
South Nab Trig Point and Windleden Reservoirs | 4 Miles
This is a circular hike taking in the trig point at South Nab and Windleden Reservoirs, both Upper Windleden and Lower Windleden. It's a great walk for kids as it's not challenging but does use Open Access moorland so be sure to check the rules on dogs before taking your furry friends along as there are ground nesting birds and livestock on the moors. At 4 miles, this is a lovely family friendly ... READ MORE »
Pule Hill Circular Walk | 6 Miles
This Pule Hill circular walk is full of amazing rock formations, reservoirs and beautiful moorland. At just over 6 miles this walk only has a couple of steep climbs and is gentle for most of the way (plus finishes in a pub, as always!). Here's our Pule Hill walking route, taking in Pule Hill Quarry and the amazing hidden Pule Arch before venturing over the moorland to Swellands and Black Moss ... READ MORE »
Castleton, Mam Tor and The Great Ridge Walk | 7 Miles
This Castleton, Mam Tor and The Great Ridge walk also takes you to Lose Hill and back into Castleton. It's a circular Peak District walk with a pub and is also really family friendly. Here's the route for this Mam Tor walk! ... READ MORE »
Langsett Reservoir Walk | 4 Miles
A circular walk around Langsett Reservoir with scenic views and a pub stop off near the end! Discover more about this 4 mile Langsett Reservoir walk now. ... READ MORE »
Crowden to Featherbed Moss Trig Point | 8 Miles
This circular walk takes you from Crowden to Featherbed Moss trig point and back, via Chew Reservoir and Laddow Rocks. It's a challenging hike of approximately 7.5 miles or 12km and takes you through the beautiful Crowden valley, up past the stunning Laddow Rocks and onto the open moors to find the Featherbed Moss trig point. You then head to Chew Reservoir, taking in the views over Saddleworth ... READ MORE »
Hade Edge Circular Walk with Pub Stop | 5 Miles
Looking for a Hade Edge circular walk? This 5 mile walk around the beautiful Holmfirth countryside is a great one to try! It's a lovely Peak District walk with a pub stop, exploring Holme Styes Reservoir. ... READ MORE »
Dove Stone Reservoir Circular Walk | 4 Miles
Dove Stone Reservoir just sneaks into the Peak District and is a great place to go walking with kids. Check out this Dove Stone circular walk which will get the kids out and about in the fresh air, exploring and having a fab time! This Peak District walk with kids is relatively level, there are decent paths and it's 4 miles long. ... 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 »