This Mam Tor and Rushup Edge circular walk takes in 5 Peak District Ethels and is a brilliant way to spend a day in the Peak District. At just over 8 miles this is a challenging walk, starting from Mam Tor then heading along Rushup Edge to Lords Seat, to Gautries Hill, Eldon Hill and Slitherstone Hill before returning to the car park at Mam Tor. If you are looking for a walking route that ... READ MORE »
Peak District Ethels
Foxlow Edge, Shining Tor and Cats Tor Circular Walk
Looking for a Shining Tor circular walk? This is a Peak District circular walk of around 11km (just over 6 miles) and takes in Foxlow Edge, Shining Tor and Cats Tor. These are 3 of the 105 Peak District peaks on the Peak District Peak Bagging Challenge and are on the Peak District Ethels Challenge too, so it was great to get them ticked off. ... READ MORE »
Crowden to White Low and Hey Edge
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 Crowden Quarry as well as a Peak District Ethel. ... READ MORE »
Black Chew Head via Laddow Rocks Walk
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 »
Black Hill Circular Walk, Holmfirth – Yorkshire Walks
Back in May the husband and I decided to have a day off together and hit the hills. He likes to go to high places so we headed out on a Black Hill circular walk, starting at the parking spot on Greenfield Road. It was also an opportunity to get started with the Peak District trig bagging challenge! This route is quite challenging in places, so isn't really suitable for small children and you need ... READ MORE »
