Discover the Ultimate Peak District Challenge Experience the best of the Peak District with the Edale Skyline 20-mile circular walk, starting and finishing in the charming village of Hope near Castleton. This iconic route offers seasoned hikers an unforgettable journey through some of the most stunning landscapes in the national park. Route Highlights Hope Village: […]
Embark on a captivating circular walk starting and ending in the quaint village of Earl Sterndale. This route takes you over the striking peaks of Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill, and Hollins Hill, with a delightful detour through the charming village of Longnor in the heart of the Peak District. Route Highlights: Earl Sterndale: Begin your
Walking Time – 5h Distance – 11mi Total ascent – 1376ft There is plenty of parking in Youlgreave two actual carr parks and some on street parking. Starting out from Youlgreave past dropping down to walk alongside the River Bradford for a while going past a set of stone carved books in the wall. This
Walking Time – 4.30 5h Distance – 11mi Total ascent – 2299ft Wow, what a fantastic walk, I generally keep away from Mam tor as it is so busy but it was forecast rain and thunder and was midweek so what the heck.! Well the weather was amazing and the walk was brilliant. Starting at
Walking Time – 5h Distance – 12mi Total ascent – 1541ft We did this walk and we were re routed near the quarry which I guess was for safety reasons. I have not walked around this area before and it is just outside the Peak District and you can tell they fall under a different
Walking Time – 3h Distance – 7.5mi Total ascent – 1852ft This walk starts from Earl Sterndale where there is usually parking available on the road. Sadly the Quiet Woman pub has closed down but the walk starts going through the car park and down by the side of the pub through a few gates
Walking Time – 2.30h Distance – 5.2mi Total ascent – 1019ft You could start this walk from amywhere near the centre of Buxton. I parked up on Bishops Lane. Bishops Lane is supposedly named after George Spencer, Bishop of Madras. This is where the walk rises up and eventually into the fields. From there it
Walking Time – 2h Distance – 3.9mi Total ascent – 933ft This IS one of my favourite places to viist, with it being only 15 minutes drive away and the change throughout the seasons with the varying array of plants, trees and flowers that are found here. Everytime I visit it reminds me of how
Walking Time – 1h 10min Distance – 2.8mi Total ascent – 426ft This is a short walk that stars from the little village of Birchover, You can park on the main road through the village. It is a fairly easy walk and you get to see the Nine Ladies Stone Circles, which legend has it
Walking Time – 4h – 4h.30min Distance – 9.5mi Total ascent – 1420ft I have done this walk a few times and for some reason I haven’t added to this site! Maybe becasue it is such a popular walk/area that I assume most people know about it. Park up at Baslow, I like to get
Walking Time – 4h – 4h.30min Distance – 10.2mi Total ascent – 1364ft Well this walk we started from Hartington but you could start from Longnor or Sheen, free parking at Hartington can be difficult, there is a pay and display car park at Hartington if it is really busy. We had a lovely sunny
Walking Time – 5h 30min – 6h Distance – 12.5mi Total ascent – 2054ft There are a couple of small car parks at Youlgrave, they can get busy so go early, both are honesty payments, they suggest £3 for all day parking. This walk I really love, it takes you alongside the River Bradford, then
Walking Time – 4h 30min – 5h Distance – 10.2mi Total ascent – 2097ft Parking at Eyam, it can get busy so an early start is recommended. Lots of ups and down hills on this walk and this time of year (Winter) lots of boggy and squelchy parts!!! Got very muddt boots. Well worth it
Walking Time – 2h – 2h 30min Distance – 4.8mi Total ascent – 719ft A shorter walk this time around, starting off at Tissington, there is free parking opposite Tissington Hall but I parked in the Pay and Display as I knew I was going to be longer than the two hours allowed in the
Walking Time – 5h – 5h 30min Distance – 11.7mi Total ascent – 1640ft This walk starts at Baslow, There is free parking but it is limited so getting there early is advised. there is a pay and display car park if not. This walk takes you up behind Chatsworth House and past the impressive
Walking Time – 4h 20min – 5h Distance – 10.3mi Total ascent – 2942ft Took a chance on the weather for this walk, had a bit of luck and it stayed pretty clear. Starting off parking up off the A6 from Bucton to Bakewell. crossing over the A6 and walking up towards Brushfield then dropping
Walking Time – 3h 40min – 4h 20min Distance – 8.7mi Total ascent – 1650ft This was a great walk that starts and ends at the National Trust Ilam Country Park. Winding its way along part of the Manifold Way and taking in the dramatic Thors Cave, this time we didn’t walk up to it
Walking Time – 4h 20min – 5h Distance – 10.33mi Total ascent – 1620ft I haven’t done this walk before, well I have walked along Derwent Edge but not included the drop down to Ladybower Reservior. Starting at Cutthroat Bridge, where it is said that on a grim day in 1635 a traveller was found with his
Walking Time – 2h 30min – 3h Distance – 5.4mi Total ascent – 1379ft This mornings walk was supposed to be almost twice as long but we had an emergency at the farm so had to cut it short. I haven’t been out to Ladybower and up to Win hill in a long while and
Walking Time – 2h 30min to 3h Distance – 5.9mi Total ascent – 1050ft We had a few hours spare and the sun was out, so decided to visit a place that is one of my favourites, Chee Dale. Chee Dale is set in the deep folds and curves of the Upper Wye Valley. Limestone
Walking Time – 4h to 4h 30min Distance – 10.59mi Total ascent – 1458ft This is such a good walk, starting at Bakewell, walking past the golf course and then Chatsworth. Really enjoyed this walk it is a bit longer than the usual walk but well worth it. Had a coffee in Bakewell before starting
Walking Time – 2h 30min to 3h Distance – 6.2mi Total ascent – 709ft This is such a lovely walk, starting from the free car park near Bollingtons Park. It takes you out of the village and across and up the fields to the White Nancy Monument. White Nancy was actually built as a summer
Walking Time – 2h 4min to 3h Distance – 6.67mi Total ascent – 1084.82ft This round walk you can start anywhere on the route. We set off from Anroach Farm but you could start from Ramshaw Rocks, The Winking Man Pub or near Gib Tor Rocks. It takes in some wonderful rock formations and views, well
Walking Time – 4h – 4h 30min Distance – 8.7mi Total ascent – 2026ft This walk starts by parking near Corbar Woods in Buxton and heading out into the countryside up and over Bleak Edge and Short Edge, taking you high up then reaching Castle Naze, Not a castle there but it was a fort