This Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill walk is a must-do route in the Peak District, with stunning views from both hills and the surrounding area. Many years ago both hills formed part of a coral reefs and if you keep an eye out on your walk you’ll see fossils in the rocks! Please note this […]
Category Archives: Short walks
Dark Peak Area, Short walks
Alderman’s Hill Walk (+ Saddleworth Trig) From Greenfield | 3 or 5 Mile Route
12
May
May
A lovely short walk from Binn Green car park, Greenfield near Dovestone Reservoir in the Greater Manchester part of the Peak District. Whilst most walkers head off towards Dovestone Reservoir, this walk takes you in the opposite direction for a quieter route with equally spectacular views. It’s a circular 3-mile walk, however, if you are […]
07
May
May
The Cave Dale walk is one of Castleton’s hidden secrets and a must-do walk in the Peak District. As soon as you arrive in this beautiful Derbyshire village you can see the rolling hills all around you. But Cave Dale is tucked away from sight and it’s a real treat to explore. This 2-mile route […]
19
Apr
Apr
This short walk to Magpie Mine from Ashford-in-the-Water is a lovely route, including rivers, woods and fields all in one walk, oh and a little uphill walking! Magpie Mine is a disused lead mine, and covers a large area with many buildings still in tact. It makes a great places for both adults and children […]
09
Apr
Apr
Here’s a lovely short walk from Monsal Head, with stunning views down to the valley of Monsal Dale and Monsal Trail over the viaduct. This walk begins from Monsal Head, where you can enjoy the views down to the valley including the impressive Headstone Viaduct. You then descend through the trees down to the River […]
04
Apr
Apr
Lathkill Dale walk is one of the most beautiful Derbyshire Dales in the Peak District. If you love walking through the dales then this is an idyllic walk, with plenty of wildlife, dramatic limestone cliffs and a winding river through the dale. The dale is a National Nature Reserve, home to many species, including dippers […]
26
Mar
Mar
Birchen Edge walk is the shortest of all our trig walks, so it’s a perfect one to begin your trig bagging challenge. This lovely 2-mile route takes you on a short circular loop from Robin Hood pub near Baslow. After leaving the car park, it’s not long before you’re walking along the edge and enjoying stunning […]
Dark Peak Area, Short walks
Crowden Clough Scramble (Via Grindslow Knoll) From Barber Booth | 6-Mile Route
13
Nov
Nov
A lovely fun scramble route up Crowden Clough from Barber Booth, not far from the village of Edale in Derbyshire. The route to the Kinder Plateau via Crowden Clough can be done with or without the scramble option. Here I will share the details for this scramble route but if you don’t fancy it I […]
30
Oct
Oct
If you are looking for a lovely 3-mile route this Baslow Edge short walk is a great option. This is a short uphill walk and you have wonderful views down to the Derwent Valley. In late summer, the edge is covered in purple heather and in autumn it’s a beautiful red-orange below as the trees […]
26
Oct
Oct
Thor’s Cave walk is a brilliant walk for everyone to do and if are looking to do a short route this 3.5-mile walk is perfect. Our Thor’s Cave short walk begins from Wetton, Staffordshire and has plenty of highlights for a shorter route. At the beginning, you have views of Beeston Tor, and then the main […]