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 Walks
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 »
Wessenden Moor Circular Hike
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 »
Hayfield to Kinder Scout Circular Walk
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 »
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 »
Castleton, Mam Tor and The Great Ridge Walk
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
A circular walk around Langsett Reservoir with scenic views and a pub stop off near the end! Read more about this Langsett Reservoir walk now. ... 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 »
Peak District Trig Point List
Ever wondered how many trig points are in the Peak District? This blog post has a Peak District trig point map and list of the 88 trig points in the Peak District. We're taking part in the Peak District trig point challenge so this post is a record of our Peak District trig bagging, and links to the trig point walks we have done. This Peak District trig point list will be updated as we do the ... READ MORE »
Bleaklow to Higher Shelf Stones Circular Hike
Are you looking for a Bleaklow circular hike? This circular Peak District hike takes in the Wain Stones, the Hern stones, the site of the B-29 Over Exposed plane crash on Bleaklow, Higher Shelf Stones and Lower Shelf Stones. Bleaklow is one of the peaks on my Peak District peak bagging checklist so I was glad to get it ticked off, as is Higher Shelf Stones. Hooray for two peaks in one day! Here's ... READ MORE »
