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 […]
Author Archives: Becky - Peak District Walker
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
29
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 […]
Dark Peak Area, Medium walks, White Peak Area
Burbage Edge, Padley Gorge + Higger Tor Walk From Upper Burbage | 8-Mile Route
05
Mar
Mar
This great walk in the Peak District takes in many highlights without having to hike too many miles! It takes on the highs of Burbage Edge, Over Owler Tor and Higger Tor towards the beginning and end of the walk. Then there’s a great low-level section through the Longshaw Estate, including Padley Gorge walk. Here […]
02
Mar
Mar
The ultimate long-distance hike in the Peak District has to be the Edale Skyline walk. The Edale Skyline route is a well known fell running race but of course, you can do it as a long-distance walking challenge too! It takes you along the ridges and hills surrounding the Hope Valley high above Edale village. […]
24
Feb
Feb
One of the most wonderful places to walk in the Peak District is Chee Dale in the White Peak Area. The unique Chee Dale walk is hidden beneath the Monsal Trail and it is a fantastic location for a short walk with a few hidden surprises. This circular walk starts from the old station at […]
21
Feb
Feb
Monk’s Dale is a beautiful walk in the Peak District National Park. It’s a less popular route than nearby Chee Dale or Monsal Trail but it’s just as picturesque. The Monk’s Dale walk is one of the five Derbyshire Dales, covering 57 hectares. It takes you through the valley of Monk’s Dale Nature Reserve and […]