Edale is a great location to start many walks, in fact, you are spoilt for choice! This short walk from Edale takes you up one of the quieter routes via Ollerbrook, still with fantastic views of the Great Ridge and Kinder Plateau, but less popular than routes such as Jacob’s Ladder. Once you reach the […]
Category Archives: Dark Peak Area
05
Apr
Apr
A lovely short walk up to Ashway Rocks and The Trinnacles from near Greenfield and Dovestone Reservoirs. Although this is a short route, there are several sections which have challenging terrain, including one scramble section. You can avoid this by simply returning the same route from the Trinnacles but please read the ‘Other Information’ section […]
02
Mar
Mar
There are numerous routes up to Kinder Scout in the Peak District, this one along with Grindsbrook from Edale is up there with my favourites! From Hayfield, you begin walking up the road then there’s a short steep hill to wake your legs up before skirting alongside Kinder Reservoir. On a clear day, you can […]
Dark Peak Area, Long walks
Stanage Edge, Derwent Edge + Ladybower Reservoir Walk From Bamford | 14-Mile Route
07
Jan
Jan
Stretch your legs on this long walk from Bamford, taking in the delights of Stanage Edge, Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir. We are creating more walks that are public transport friendly so this route begins from Bamford train station in the Derbyshire Peak District. However, if you find driving an easier then there are car […]
03
Jan
Jan
In 2021, we shared a fun Peak District checklist that you could tick off during your walks – The Trig Point Challenge! The aim of the Trig Point challenge was not a competitive one but it was created as a way of exploring more of the beautiful Peak District, including finding some of those hidden […]
29
Dec
Dec
Ready for some wonderful long walks in the Peak District? If you enjoy a longer hike when you’re exploring this National Park then these routes are just for you. Here are nine brilliant long walks in the Peak District. There is a mix of options from 12 to 24 miles, with both linear and circular […]
17
Dec
Dec
A lovely circular walk from Hayfield, including a couple of ‘Ethels‘ and trig points on the way as well as walking past one of the numerous plane crash sites in the Peak District. From Hayfield, you begin by heading up towards Kinder Reservoir. Then you begin your ascent via William Clough. This is a large […]
06
Dec
Dec
Here’s a great route for all you hiking lovers! This linear route begins from Hope and ends in Edale taking in the delights of Win Hill and Crookstone Hill via the Kinder Plateau on the way. We don’t have many linear walks available mainly because of the logistics of getting from the finish back to […]
14
Oct
Oct
If you’re like me a sunset is one of the most beautiful natural things you can see in the Peak District. Since we have them every day of the year, there are plenty of opportunities to see one (yes, of course, weather depending!) The Peak District is a wonderful place to watch a sunset, and […]
21
Sep
Sep
Lose Hill walk is a great short route to do from Castleton in the Peak District. The summit is slightly shorter at 476 metres than nearby Mam Tor, which is 517 metres, but it still has stunning views of the Hope Valley. Lose Hill is a popular walk, since it makes up part of the […]