Category Archives: White Peak Area

Lathkill Dale Walk (+ Waterfall) From Monyash | 4-Mile Route

Lathkill Dale walk limestone cliffs

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 […]

Birchen Edge Trig Walk Near Baslow | 2-Mile Route

Birchen Edge trig point

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 […]

7 Ways to Celebrate The Peak District 70th Anniversary

Trees, river and footpath - River Dove

On the 17th April 1951, the Peak District National Park was officially founded as the first national park in the UK. To help you celebrate this wonderful national park here are 7 fantastic ways you can celebrate the Peak District’s 70th Anniversary. And yes, I know I could have done 70 ideas, but I’m keeping […]

15 BEST Peak District Waterfalls (+ Walks to Visit Them)

Middle Black Clough waterfall

How many beautiful Peak District waterfalls have you visited on your walks? The Peak District National Park has waterfalls hidden all over it, from very obscure places to popular well-known locations. Seeing the water cascading over rocks and hearing it crashing into pools below is somewhat hypnotic as the water keeps flowing. Here are 15 […]

Baslow Edge Short Walk From Curbar Gap | 3-Mile Route

Highland Cow near Baslow Edge

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 […]

Thor’s Cave Short Walk From Wetton | 3.5-Mile Route

Thor's Cave - large rock with small cave amongst trees

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 […]

Bradford Dale Short Walk Near Youlgreave | 5-Mile Route

River Bradford

The Derbyshire Dales has many hidden secrets spots and you can find one of those on the Bradford Dale walk near Youlgreave. This walk starts above the dale, in a small car park away from the village. The route takes you along the Limestone Way down to the River Bradford. Shortly after you’ll see one […]

River Dove Short Walk From Alstonefield (via Milldale) | 4-Mile Route

A short but beautiful walk from Alstonefield in Staffordshire. This 4-mile short loop heads across fields, then down to the River Dove where you can enjoy a nature-filled walk next to the river. You’ll enjoy all the wildlife with plenty of birds along the route, from herons to ducks and dippers. As well as some […]

Milldale Short Walk (Dovedale + Ilam Rock) | 3-Mile Route

Milldale walk through Dovedale

A beautiful short walk through Dovedale from Milldale in the Derbyshire Dales of the Peak District with plenty of highlights along the way. This lovely 3-mile route begins from the picturesque village of Milldale and takes you along the River Dove. You can relax and enjoy walking alongside the meandering river as it twists and turns […]

Shining Tor Circular Walk via Goyt Valley From Derbyshire Bridge | 10-Mile Route

Bridge on Shining Tor walk

Shining Tor walk is one of those must-do hikes in the Peak District. It’s the highest peak in the Cheshire Peak District and has beautiful views towards its neighbour Shutlingsloe, which is known as the ‘Matterhorn of Cheshire’ due to its iconic shape. This route begins from the Derbyshire Bridge car park, takes you through […]