The Roaches walk is one of those popular locations in the Staffordshire Peak District. You can see why from the moment you arrive, the iconic gritstone rocks jutting out from a distance look inviting to explore! This lovely 7-mile Roaches walk takes you on a circular walk, exploring three Peak District Ethels and a trig […]
Category Archives: White Peak Area
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Jun
Jun
The Derbyshire Dales is a beautiful area of Derbyshire with some stunning scenery, it covers a wide area with some iconic walks. Within the Derbyshire Dales district you can visit the beautiful dales, there are over 50 Derbyshire Dales in the Peak District National Park, dotted in between the quaint towns and villages, including Bakewell, Milldale, […]
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Jun
Jun
Are you looking for some brilliant Peak District scrambles to add some extra adventure into your walk? I’m a huge fan of scrambling when I go out hiking and always on the lookout for routes where I can include a scramble section too. Many of the Peak District scrambling routes are in the Dark Peak […]
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Jun
Jun
Here’s the perfect Lud’s Church walk for a morning, afternoon or evening adventure in the Peak District. This 6-mile route includes the popular hidden gem Lud’s Church, (a chasm not an actual church). It also has beautiful views towards the Roaches, then on to the Hanging Stone before exploring woodlands and looping alongside the River Dane. […]
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May
May
A lovely 8-mile route exploring four of the Peak District edges from Curbar. There’s some ascent in this walk, but considering the views you have walking along edges it’s well worth it. As well as the four edges to enjoy, there’s also a trig point on White Edge and even a chance to spot some […]
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May
May
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 […]
Medium walks, White Peak Area
Stanton Moor Plantations + Oaker Hill Trig Walk from Birchover | 10-Mile Route
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Apr
Apr
This two trig walk takes you to the southwestern border of the Peak District above Darley Dale, deep in the Derbyshire Dales. Starting near the village of Birchover, the route circles around the historic sites and trig pillar of Stanton Moor before dropping down to the modest rise of Oaker Hill in the valley below […]
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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 […]
Medium walks, White Peak Area
Magpie Mine Walk (+ Monsal Dale) From Ashford-in-the-Water | 8-Mile Route
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Apr
Apr
Magpie Mine walk from Ashford-in-the-Water is a lovely 8-mile route up to explore the old lead mine, followed by a beautiful circular route walking along the Derbyshire Dales, Deep Dale and Monsal Dale. Magpie Mine was used to mine lead for over 250 years and now you can explore the site on your walk, a […]
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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 […]