Last week was half term so we managed to fit in a few good long walks and tick off a few more peaks on the Peak District Ethels list. This 8.5 mile walk around the beautiful Staffordshire countryside takes in Revidge Trig Point, Ecton Hill Trig Point and Wetton Hill. Here's the route for this Peak District walk near the Manifold Valley. Revidge is a hill to the north-west of ... READ MORE »
Peak District Walks with Kids
South Nab Trig Point and Windleden Reservoirs
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 6km, this is a lovely family friendly ... READ MORE »
Hade Edge Circular Walk with Pub Stop
Looking for a Hade Edge circular walk? This walk around the beautiful Holmfirth countryside is a great one to try! It's a lovely Peak District walk with a pub stop. ... READ MORE »
Dovestone Circular Walk
Dovestone reservoir just sneaks into the Peak District and is a great place to go walking with kids. Check out this Dovestone 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 6km long. ... READ MORE »
Sunset at West Nab Trig Point
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 »