Category Archives: Long walks

Snake Woodlands, Higher Shelf Stones Long Walk | 14-Mile Route

Trig point at Higher Shelf Stones

A lovely long walk in the Peak District, this route has a mix of everything from woodlands and streams to moorlands and hilltops, you won’t be disappointed with the variety on this route. There are a few challenging sections on the walk, mostly on the moorland parts near Higher Shelf Stones when in poor visibility […]

Edale to Kinder Downfall Circular Walk (+ Kinder Reservoir) | 15-Mile Route

Fancy a longer walk from Edale, then this is the perfect route, ticking off Kinder Scout, Kinder Downfall, Kinder Reservoir and Jacob’s Ladder all on one walk! To begin the hike you take a lovely route up Grindsbrook Clough including a short scramble to the top. Once you reach Kinder plateau you navigate along the […]

Edale to Crowden Long Walk (via the Pennine Way) | 17-Mile Route

Hikers walking on the Pennine Way to Mill Hill

Here’s a great long walk you can do in a day. Or you can just keep walking and do the full 268-mile trail all the way to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. If you’ve ever thought about hiking the Pennine Way National Trail this is a perfect walk to test your skills and see […]

10 Mam Tor Walks in the Peak District (Short, Medium + Long Walking Routes)

Great Ridge to Mam Tor walk Peak District

Want to do a Mam Tor walk in the Peak District but not sure what route is the best one for you?  Here you can find 10 Mam Tor walking routes to suit all levels. Each route is a circular walk and includes a stop at Mam Tor summit with stunning views of the Hope […]

9 Edges Walk (Derwent Edge to Birchen Edge) | 23-Mile Route

Walks from Baslow

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 […]

12 BEST Views In The Peak District (+ Walking Routes)

Rocks on Bamford Edge in the Peak District

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 […]

Edale Skyline Route | 20-Mile Route (Ultimate Peak District Challenge)

Views from Kinder Scout on Edale Skyline walk

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. […]