This Blackden Brook route to Kinder Scout plateau is a short hike in terms of distance. But with tough terrain, a rocky scramble and lots of waterfalls to detour off-path to explore it will probably take you longer than you think! If you love a more adventurous hike in the Peak District then this route […]
Category Archives: Medium walks
19
Aug
Aug
Kinder Scout walk from Hayfield is a great way to hike to the top of the highest point in the Peak District. This 9-mile walk is more of a challenging route taking you up a fun scramble to the top. The walk begins from Hayfield in Derbyshire, a small town, west of the Peak District. […]
Medium walks, White Peak Area
Hill House, Blake Mere + Revidge From Warslow | 10-Mile Route (Trig Walk)
16
Aug
Aug
This tri-trig walk circles around the heart of the Staffordshire Peak District. The route takes in the trig pillars of Hill House, Blake Mere & Revidge while offering fantastic views across the southern Derbyshire Dales as well as the unique ridgeline of The Roaches. Beginning the walk in the quiet village of Warslow you cut […]
Dark Peak Area, Long walks, Medium walks, Short walks
12 BEST Peak District Hikes | (in the Dark Peaks)
07
Aug
Aug
If you love the outdoors and hiking in the Peak District then this post is for you. Here are the top 12 best hikes in the Peak District in the dark peak area. There is a range of different length hikes, from 5 to 24 miles. If you’re short on time you can still fit […]
04
Aug
Aug
The Dovedale walk is a popular one, but this route includes a mix of the busier sections of Dovedale while also taking you away from the trail to see it from a different point of view. Starting a short distance from the main Dovedale car park you see the wonderful iconic hill-shaped Thorpe Cloud as […]
25
Jul
Jul
From the pretty village of Litton, this 8-mile circular walk takes you around four of the Derbyshire Dales, starting in Tideswell Dale, next alongside the River Wye is Miller’s Dale and Water-cum-Jolly Dale, then finally to Cressbrook Dale. It’s mostly a low-level walk, with good paths so it’s a great route and there’s plenty of […]
21
Jul
Jul
Want to explore more of the Derbyshire Dales? This walk takes in some of the popular dales in the Wye Valley – Tideswell Dale and Miller’s Dale, as well as Water-cum-Jolly Dale and a small section of the Monsal Trail (mostly above it!) From Tideswell car park, you begin the walk at low-level through beautiful […]
04
Jul
Jul
A brilliant 12-mile walk exploring the north part of the Peak District. This Dovestone Reservoir walk includes walking alongside the reservoir but also exploring the edges high above it, with epic views! The walk includes a fun scramble up the side of Birchen Clough + waterfall, stopping for views of Saddleworth Moor from the iconic […]
Medium walks, White Peak Area
The Roaches, Hen Cloud + Lud’s Church Walk From Upper Hulme | 10-Mile Route
03
Jul
Jul
Ready for a fantastic walk in the Staffordshire Peak District? This route includes The Roaches and Hen Cloud, both with beautiful views of the area, then on to Lud’s Church for a completely different experience. The Lud’s Church walk is one of those must-visit places in the Peak District and this walk is combined with […]
Dark Peak Area, Medium walks
Kinder Scout Walks (via Jacob’s Ladder) From Edale | 8, 9 + 10-Mile Routes
02
Jul
Jul
A Kinder Scout walk in the Peak District is a must-do hike, being the highest point in the national park. There are many different ways to reach the top but one of the best ways to hike to Kinder Scout is via a path called Jacob’s Ladder, a short but steep route beginning at a […]