Hiking Tips

Peak District hiking tips

Are you new to hiking? Or maybe you’e an experience hiker but like reading tips to see if there’s anything different you could do or try!

Peak District Walks have created a mini guide of hiking tips for you to read at your own leisure. From what to pack for a day hike, tips if you’re a solo hiker or what to do in an emergency situation.

Feel free to get in touch if you have a specific question.

Read our hiking guides here

11 Things To Do When You CAN’T Go Hiking!

Whilst the UK is being battered by storms from the Atlantic, Dudley and Eugine, I guess we won’t forget those names! You [...]

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Hiking Tips – Hill + Mountain Safety Tips (+ What To Do In An Emergency)

Ideally, you won’t ever end up in an emergency situation whilst out walking but in case you do here are a few [...]

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Hiking Tips – What to pack for a day hike?

Welcome to my second mini guide on hiking tips in the Peak District. Here I’ll share the all important items that I [...]

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Hiking Tips – A Guide to Solo Hiking

Here is my mini series of hiking tips to improve your knowledge and enjoyment whilst exploring the Peak District. The tips are [...]

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Need more help planning your Peak District trip?

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More information on the Peak District, including transport options, where to stay, best Peak District pubs + other useful resources.

Check out the 7 YHAs in the Peak District and find the best walks direct from your accommodation.

Find out what maps you will need for your trip here.

Top tips - Read our useful guides on hiking tips here.

Guided Walks with an introduction to map reading (see dates here).

Visit our hiking recommendations page, (footwear, clothes + kit).

Or get in touch and I will help as best I can :).

Peak District charity patches

Peak District Walks have their own charity patches raising funds for the 'Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation' (charity no. 506681) - supporting the seven Mountain Rescue Teams in the Peak District. Order our very own 'Peak District Walks' design or select from one of our location patches - Mam Tor, Kinder Scout, Thorpe Cloud, The Roaches or Win Hill patch. Please visit our shop below. If you'd like to know when new designs are created, join our mailing list here to be notified.

Read about the charity here.