Laddow Rocks walk to Black Hill from Crowden is a great quieter route in the Peak District. The start point at Crowden is located away from busy villages and towns so it can be less popular. Although there is a lovely campsite, I’ve stayed on my Pennine Way hike so you can find some signs […]
08
Jun
Jun
Mam Tor walk from Castleton is a beautiful walk to add to your Peak District list. In fact, it is so beautiful, it’s up there with the most popular walks in the UK, which does also mean it can be a busy place to visit, especially on weekends when the weather is good. Mam Tor can […]
03
Jun
Jun
Kinder Scout is a huge moorland plateau in the Peak District and it’s also the highest point in the National Park at 636 metres. In fact, it’s so big to walk around the entire Kinder plateau, over 25 km in distance and that’s not counting the hike up and down. There are also over 20 […]
22
May
May
There are so many hikes you can do from Edale village in Derbyshire, it’s difficult to choose which walk to do! This Grindslow Knoll walk is a great short route with wonderful views. The route up to Grindslow Knoll takes you via ‘Ringing Roger’ and along the edge of Kinder plateau route then around to […]
15
May
May
Rushup Edge walk is a wonderful day out, you get to experience the Peak District from up high, and on a clear day, it means you have the best views of the Hope Valley. This route starts from Barber Booth, which is a quieter place to park than nearby Edale, but if you’re catching the […]
08
May
May
Whether you are new to hiking or simply limited on time, these short walks in the Peak District are perfect for everyone to enjoy. There’s a mix of different routes from 2 to 5 miles, taking roughly between 1 hour to 3 hours. Ideal for a short trip to the Peak District and great if […]
04
May
May
Looking for a beautiful short walk to do in the Peak District? The Robin Hood’s Stride walk is perfect for everyone to enjoy, with pretty scenery and fun things to explore on the way, including Robin Hood’s Stride, Cratcliffe Rocks and the Hermit’s Cave! Here you will find details on how to get to the […]
02
May
May
Rushup Edge is a wonderful Peak District walk. I tend to find that this side of the ridge is much quieter than the more popular Mam Tor and the Great Ridge. It also includes one of the Peak District Ethels, Lord’s Seat summit, on the route. The wonderful thing about walking along Rushup Edge is […]
Dark Peak Area, Short walks
Grindslow Knoll (via Grindsbrook Clough) Short Walk from Edale | 4-Mile Route
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Apr
Apr
There are many walks you can do from the beautiful village of Edale, and Grindslow Knoll is just one of them! Grindslow Knoll is away from the main path of Kinder Plateau, so it can often get missed out if you’re doing a long walk. But it’s a great hill to hike with amazing views […]
Dark Peak Area, Medium walks
Alport Castles Walk From Ladybower Reservoir (Fairholmes) | 10-Mile Route
07
Mar
Mar
Alport Castles walk is a great route to do from Ladybower Reservoir, with a mix of beautiful views, rocks, streams and woodlands. There are many walking routes from Fairholmes visitor centre, most heading in the other direction, taking you around Ladybower Reservoir, Derwent Dam, Derwent Reservoir and up to Derwent Edge so this walk to […]