Category Archives: Short walks

Damflask Reservoir Easy Walk From Low Bradfield | 4-Mile Route

Damflask Reservoir easy walk

Are you looking for a lovely short easy route in the Peak District? This walk around Damflask Reservoir from Low Bradfield would be perfect for you. Starting in the small village of Low Bradfield, our walk takes you alongside Damflask Reservoir for an easy circular route up to the top and around so you complete […]

River Derwent Short Walk From Hathersage | 5-Mile Route

Here’s a lovely short walk from Hathersage along the River Derwent, then up towards Offerton Moor to enjoy the scenic landscape of the Derwent Valley and surrounding hills. Hathersage is a beautiful little village in the Derbyshire Peak District. It’s a perfect location to start and finish a walk as there are many facilities there, […]

Axe Edge Moor Trig + Cheeks Hill Walk From Derbyshire Bridge | 6-Mile Route

Scenic photo from Axe Edge, rolling hills and rocks

Axe Edge Moor is a beautiful part of the Peak District and sets the location for this walk – including Axe Edge Moor trig point and Cheeks Hill which is the county top of Staffordshire at 520 metres. A fantastic walk that ticks off a trig and two Ethels, it’s perfect if you’re taking on […]

Rowtor Rocks + Stanton Moor Trig Walk From Birchover | 4.5-Mile Walk

Nine Ladies Stone Circle at Stanton Moor

This walk from Birchover is a lovely route with plenty to see on the way. Starting with a mini exploration around the hidden gem Rowtor Rocks then onwards to Stanton Moor where you’ll come across The Tower, Nine Ladies, Cork Stone and a bonus trig point too. From Birchover car park, first head towards the […]

Chatsworth Hunting Tower Walk From Baslow | 4-Mile Route

A lovely short walk from Baslow to explore Chatsworth Park and its grounds, including the Hunting Tower and aqueduct which overlooks Chatsworth House, the park and beyond towards Bakewell. From Baslow car park, you walk into Chatsworth Park then head up into the woods, known as Stand Woods. The route takes you via Chatsworth Hunting […]

Ringing Roger Short Walk From Edale | 4-Mile Route

Ringing Roger from Edale

Edale is a great location to start many walks, in fact, you are spoilt for choice! This short walk from Edale takes you up one of the quieter routes via Ollerbrook, still with fantastic views of the Great Ridge and Kinder Plateau, but less popular than routes such as Jacob’s Ladder.  Once you reach the […]

Ashway Rocks + The Trinnacles Walk From Greenfield | 4.5-Mile Route

The Trinnacles - rocks in the Peak District

A lovely short walk up to Ashway Rocks and The Trinnacles from near Greenfield and Dovestone Reservoirs. Although this is a short route, there are several sections which have challenging terrain, including one scramble section. You can avoid this by simply returning the same route from the Trinnacles but please read the ‘Other Information’ section […]

Blore Pastures, Ilam Hall + Park Walk From Blore Pastures | 4-Mile Route

A lovely short walk from Blore Pastures on the edge of the White Peak area, the route takes in gorgeous views of Thorpe Cloud and Bunster Hill. Being just under four miles, it’s a perfect walk to fit into a morning, afternoon or evening walk (when the clocks change!) There’s also plenty to spot along […]

Errwood Hall + Shining Tor Walk From Errwood Reservoir | 5-Mile Route

Shining Tor walk views from top

A great walk with a real mix of scenery from low level walking next to Errwood Reservoir, exploring the ruins of Errwood Hall, then a big uphill to reach Shining Tor summit with gorgeous views of the surrounding hills and Goyt Valley. From Errwood Reservoir you begin the walk on the flat, a great way […]

High Wheeldon Short Trig Walk From Earl Sterndale | 3-Mile Route

High Wheeldon trig walk

High Wheeldon is a short but steep hike with lovely views. You might be out of breath on the way up, but there’s a handy trig point to lean on at the top so you can stop and take it all in! This walk is also on the Peak District Ethels list , so you’re […]