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 […]
Category Archives: White Peak Area
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
A picturesque walk through the Derbyshire Dale of Dovedale, with a detour hiking up to the top of Thorpe Cloud where you have lovely views down the dale then along the Tissington Trail to complete the route. From Thorpe, you set off for Thorpe Cloud (see our patch here), a lovely little hill with stunning […]
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Feb
Feb
A lovely 8-mile route that takes you on a circular walk from Hartington village. The route takes you via the old site of Pilsbury Castle, here you can see the earthworks of the motte and bailey castle, built partly on a limestone knoll which no doubt offered more protection! You can see an interesting artistic […]
02
Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
In 2021, we shared a fun Peak District checklist that you could tick off during your walks – The Trig Point Challenge! The aim of the Trig Point challenge was not a competitive one but it was created as a way of exploring more of the beautiful Peak District, including finding some of those hidden […]
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Dec
Dec
Ready for some wonderful long walks in the Peak District? If you enjoy a longer hike when you’re exploring this National Park then these routes are just for you. Here are nine brilliant long walks in the Peak District. There is a mix of options from 12 to 24 miles, with both linear and circular […]
Long walks, Medium walks, Short walks, White Peak Area
8 BEST Walks From Baslow (Short + Long Routes)
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Dec
Dec
Baslow is a lovely place to start a walk in the Derbyshire Peak District. It has a good public transport, plenty of parking and some stunning places pretty close to visit. The village of Baslow also has some good options to treat yourself before of after your walk, with a couple of pubs, restaurants and […]
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Dec
Dec
Chatsworth Park and House is a magnificent place for a walk and this 7-mile route from Baslow takes you on a lovely loop of the park as well as a few other highlights on the way. From the village of Baslow, Derbyshire, you begin your walk by picking up the Derwent Valley Heritage Way into […]
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Dec
Dec
The Monsal Trail walk is one of those popular trails that everyone has heard of in the Peak District. And with good reason, it’s a fantastic walk with lots of interesting things to see on the route. The best things about the Monsal Trail is that it’s easy to navigate, it’s well signposted and it […]