This two trig walk takes you to the southwestern border of the Peak District above Darley Dale, deep in the Derbyshire Dales. Starting near the village of Birchover, the route circles around the historic sites and trig pillar of Stanton Moor before dropping down to the modest rise of Oaker Hill in the valley below […]
This short walk to Magpie Mine from Ashford-in-the-Water is a lovely route, including rivers, woods and fields all in one walk, oh and a little uphill walking! Magpie Mine is a disused lead mine, and covers a large area with many buildings still in tact. It makes a great places for both adults and children […]
A challenging walk from Crowden, including 3 of the 88 Peak District trig points. This route isn’t for a beginner as it includes off-path sections and moorland paths which are difficult to follow, so good map skills are important. If you’re looking for an adventurous trig point hike then this is perfect for you, it […]
Magpie Mine walk from Ashford-in-the-Water is a lovely 8-mile route up to explore the old lead mine, followed by a beautiful circular route walking along the Derbyshire Dales, Deep Dale and Monsal Dale. Magpie Mine was used to mine lead for over 250 years and now you can explore the site on your walk, a […]
Here’s a lovely short walk from Monsal Head, with stunning views down to the valley of Monsal Dale and Monsal Trail over the viaduct. This walk begins from Monsal Head, where you can enjoy the views down to the valley including the impressive Headstone Viaduct. You then descend through the trees down to the River […]
Welcome to my second mini guide on hiking tips in the Peak District. Here I’ll share the all important items that I pack in my backpack for my hiking trips. I will pack almost the same kit for every hiking trip, amending items according to what the British weather is doing! Here are my essential […]
Lathkill Dale walk is one of the most beautiful Derbyshire Dales in the Peak District. If you love walking through the dales then this is an idyllic walk, with plenty of wildlife, dramatic limestone cliffs and a winding river through the dale. The dale is a National Nature Reserve, home to many species, including dippers […]
Here is my mini series of hiking tips to improve your knowledge and enjoyment whilst exploring the Peak District. The tips are aimed at beginner walkers but even the most experienced hikers might find tips they hadn’t thought of! The first guide is aimed at solo hiking. Maybe you’ve never tried walking on your own […]
Birchen Edge walk is the shortest of all our trig walks, so it’s a perfect one to begin your trig bagging challenge. This lovely 2-mile route takes you on a short circular loop from Robin Hood pub near Baslow. After leaving the car park, it’s not long before you’re walking along the edge and enjoying stunning […]
This two trig walk takes in some of the best that the South Yorkshire corner of the Peak District has to offer. Starting from the popular Langsett Reservoir, the route takes in the famous Cut Gate Path up to the two trig pillars of Margery Hill and Outer Edge, along with an optional detour to […]










