This Upper Derwent Valley walk is a lovely 8-mile route taking in some wonderful views from Derwent Edge. From Fairholmes at Ladybower Reservoir, you start by walking past the impressive Derwent Dam then making your way along the Upper Derwent Reservoir before the uphill climb to Lost Lad cairn then the trig point at Back […]
Category Archives: Medium walks
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Jun
Jun
A wonderful 10-mile loop from Edale, Derbyshire finishing with Mam Tor, now that’s a perfect end to a walk! This route begins in Edale village and follows the Pennine Way National Trail up Jacob’s Ladder before veering off to Brown Knoll, Rushup Edge and eventually to Mam Tor summit before descending back to the start. […]
Dark Peak Area, Long walks, Medium walks, Short walks
10 Mam Tor Walks in the Peak District (Short, Medium + Long Walking Routes)
26
Jun
Jun
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 […]
Medium walks, White Peak Area
Baslow Walk (Including Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge + Baslow Edge) | 11-Mile Route
25
Jun
Jun
A lovely walk from Baslow in Derbyshire with a mix of everything, including rivers, views and woodlands. This 11-mile route takes you from Baslow, along the River Derwent via the Derwent Valley Heritage Way, before ascending through Hay Wood to the start of Froggatt Edge. From here you follow three of the Peak District’s beautiful […]
20
Jun
Jun
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 […]
17
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 […]
Dark Peak Area, Long walks, Medium walks, Short walks
12 BEST Views In The Peak District (+ Walking Routes)
11
Jun
Jun
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 […]
10
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 […]
03
Jun
Jun
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 […]
Dark Peak Area, Medium walks
Alport Castles Walk From Ladybower Reservoir (Fairholmes) | 10-Mile Route
07
Mar
Mar
Alport Castles walk is a great route to do from Ladybower Reservoir, with a mix of beautiful views, rocks, streams and woodlands. There are many walking routes from Fairholmes visitor centre, most heading in the other direction, taking you around Ladybower Reservoir, Derwent Dam, Derwent Reservoir and up to Derwent Edge so this walk to […]