Yes, you’ve guessed it, the 9 Edges Walk is a challenge to hike along 9 different gritstone edges in the Peak District. It’s a fantastic long-distance walk in the National Park, taking in some fantastic views along the way. You can set yourself a challenge to walk or even run the route or take your […]
Category Archives: Dark Peak Area
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Walking along the Great Ridge from Lose Hill to Mam Tor is one of the best walks in the Peak District. It’s also a very popular walk but when you’re walking along the ridge with the valleys on either side, you’ll see why. Our route begins from Castleton up to Lose Hill summit then along the […]
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Jun
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Most people’s first experience of Winnats Pass will be driving through the pass via the road. It really is one of those wow moments and if you’re lucky to be the passenger you can really take it all in! This walk takes you above Winnats Pass and the views are amazing. The route starts in […]
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Jun
Jun
Derwent Edge walk is a lovely route to do from Ladybower Reservoir. You start the walk next to Ladybower Reservoir, then make your way past Derwent Dam, which looks amazing when it’s overflowing and along Derwent Reservoir. After a gentle start to the walk, you then start your incline up to Derwent Edge, making your […]
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Jun
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This is a lovely circular walk starting along Upper Burbage Edge and then looping back via Over Owler Tor and Higger Tor. It’s located not far from Hathersage in the Peak District, but this walk starts at Upper Burbage car park which means you don’t have to start the walk with an uphill climb! The […]
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Jun
Jun
Here’s a real treat of a walk, a short 2-mile route with one of the best views in the Peak District. You can’t go wrong with that! Bamford Edge walk is a lovely route, it’s a short uphill hike at the start, then you walk towards the edge and are greeted with the most beautiful […]
Dark Peak Area, Long walks, Medium walks, Short walks
12 BEST Views In The Peak District (+ Walking Routes)
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Jun
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Have you ever wondered where the best views in the Peak District are? If you love a good viewpoint for sunrise or sunset then here you might be able to find some good spots. There are many popular places to visit in the National Park but here I will share with you my top 12 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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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 […]
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Jun
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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 […]