Peak District guided walks
Book our walks here
We have a mix of different walks you can book from Guided Walks with an introduction to map reading, Group Guided Walks and even some tough challenges, including the popular Edale Skyline. Find out more about our different Guided Walks below.
If you have any questions please get in touch with Becky at peakdistrictwalksuk@gmail.com.
Guided Walks with Map Reading
If you have ever wanted to learn map reading now here’s your opportunity. Our Guided Walks with map reading offer you an introduction to learn some new skills. These events are tailored at a beginner’s level so you can decide if you want to learn more or if not, you can simply enjoy the walk.
more information + dates here
Edale Skyline Challenge walk
Have you ever wanted to take on the tough Edale Skyline challenge walk? Here’s your chance to hike with a like-minded group of people on this epic full-day hike.
more information + dates hereRegister your interest here
If you are unable to join one of these walks but are interested in finding out when the next walks are, please join the mailing list and we will email when we have new dates. If you have questions or ideas about future routes you’d like to do please drop me an email at peakdistrictwalksuk@gmail.com.
Thanks, Becky
About your guide
Meet your guide for the walks right here, a short introduction before you meet me in person!
Becky Angell
Mountain Leader
Becky is a qualified Summer Mountain Leader. She runs ‘Peak District Walks’ and personally walks and writes up most of the walks on the website!
In addition, she runs a second website Becky the Traveller, where you can find more adventures, including her long distance challenges and wild camping tips!
Becky loves the outdoors and has hiked all over the UK and abroad, in 2019, she hiked 952 miles from Lowestoft to Ardnamurchan Lighthouse (E2W Challenge). But with the Peak District not far from home she’s been regularly visiting for over 12 years and always finding new places to explore.
Becky also has a passion for nature and wildlife, especially mushrooms so she’s bound to point those out during the walks!
what to bring + wear?
For our ‘Guided Walks’, you’ll be responsible for wearing suitable clothing for hiking and also bringing your own personal items on the walk.
Here’s a suggested list of what to wear and bring on your guided walk*. If you don’t have any of the items or have any questions please get in touch before the walk.
Kit list
- Backpack to carry your items in (20-30 litres)
- Waterproof jacket (essential) + waterproof trousers (optional)
- Warm jacket/mid layer
- Hat + gloves
- Food (lunch + snacks) + water bottle/flask in cooler months
- Personal medication
- Suncream + sunglasses (depending on weather)
- Cash for car parking
- Map (Peak District OL1 – Dark Peak) or Peak District OL24 – White Peak (order via our shop and we’ll bring on the day).
- Compass – I use the Silva Expedition or the Silva Ranger is another good model (both available to order via our shop).
- Head torch (for our sunset walks)
Read our detailed guide on what to pack for a day hike here.
What to wear?
- Hiking shoes or hiking boots (no fashion trainers)
- Hiking socks
- T-shirt or long-sleeved base layer (not cotton)
- Mid layer/warmer jacket
- Waterproof jacket (you’ll either be wearing or it’ll be in your bag!)
- Waterproof trousers (optional but good if it’s a wet day)
- Shorts/leggings or hiking trousers (no jeans)
- Hat + gloves (weather dependent)
*Please note if myself or Emma (both qualified Mountain Leaders) feel you don’t have suitable clothing for the walk, for example, no waterproof jacket (on a rainy day) or footwear that could cause you to slip you might be unable to join the walk. This is for yours and the group’s safety on the hills.
guided walk photo gallery
View some of our photos from previous Peak District Guided Walks, including Kinder Scout from Edale, Alport Castles Kinder Scout from Hayfield and Baslow Edge walks.
View our photo gallery here