Crook Hill walk from Ladybower is a beautiful short route with epic views! On a good weather day, you can have amazing 360-degree vistas from Win Hill, Lose Hill, Kinder Plateau round to Derwent Edge and Bamford Edge. For a small hill at only 374 metres, Crook Hill is one to add to the list […]
Category Archives: Dark Peak Area
16
Jun
Jun
A beautiful 9-mile route from Ladybower Reservoir, including two hills with some impressive views, Win Hill and Crook Hill. As well as stunning scenery you also visit one trig point and two ‘Ethel‘ hills to tick off for our peak baggers! This Win Hill walk is a great loop from a popular spot in the […]
13
Jun
Jun
Are you looking for some brilliant Peak District scrambles to add some extra adventure into your walk? I’m a huge fan of scrambling when I go out hiking and always on the lookout for routes where I can include a scramble section too. Many of the Peak District scrambling routes are in the Dark Peak […]
Dark Peak Area, Medium walks
Arnfield Moor, Chew Reservoir + Featherbed Moss Trig Walk From Crowden | 12-Mile Route
18
May
May
Another great walk from Crowden, this location has plenty of scenic walks and here’s another to add to your ever-growing list! This 12-mile route begins by jumping on the Pennine Way path for a short distance before heading off west towards the boundary of the Peak District National Park. The walk takes you along the […]
Dark Peak Area, Short walks
Alderman’s Hill Walk (+ Saddleworth Trig) From Greenfield | 3 or 5 Mile Route
12
May
May
A lovely short walk from Binn Green car park, Greenfield near Dovestone Reservoir in the Greater Manchester part of the Peak District. Whilst most walkers head off towards Dovestone Reservoir, this walk takes you in the opposite direction for a quieter route with equally spectacular views. It’s a circular 3-mile walk, however, if you are […]
07
May
May
The Cave Dale walk is one of Castleton’s hidden secrets and a must-do walk in the Peak District. As soon as you arrive in this beautiful Derbyshire village you can see the rolling hills all around you. But Cave Dale is tucked away from sight and it’s a real treat to explore. This 2-mile route […]
Dark Peak Area
Featherbed Moss, Holme Moss (Black Hill) + Hey Edge Trig Walk From Crowden | 11-Mile Route
16
Apr
Apr
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 […]
Dark Peak Area, Long walks
Langsett Reservoir, Margery Hill + Outer Edge Trig From Langsett Barn | 13-Mile Route
23
Mar
Mar
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 […]
11
Mar
Mar
On the 17th April 1951, the Peak District National Park was officially founded as the first national park in the UK. To help you celebrate this wonderful national park here are 7 fantastic ways you can celebrate the Peak District’s 70th Anniversary. And yes, I know I could have done 70 ideas, but I’m keeping […]
19
Nov
Nov
How many beautiful Peak District waterfalls have you visited on your walks? The Peak District National Park has waterfalls hidden all over it, from very obscure places to popular well-known locations. Seeing the water cascading over rocks and hearing it crashing into pools below is somewhat hypnotic as the water keeps flowing. Here are 15 […]