Tag Archives: 3 miles

6 BEST 3-Mile Walks in the Peak District

Thor's Cave Peak District

The Peak District really is a place for everyone and you don’t need a full, or even half a day to get out and enjoy it. If you’ve only got a short amount of time or you’re wanting to build up to longer walks, these 3 mile walks are sure to inspire you. Some of […]

High Wheeldon Short Trig Walk From Earl Sterndale | 3-Mile Route

High Wheeldon trig walk

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 […]

Shutlingsloe Hill Short Walk From Wildboarclough | 3-Mile Route

Fancy a short walk up to Shutlingsloe summit in the beautiful Cheshire part of the Peak District National Park? This is a lovely short 3-mile walk from Clough House car park at Wildboarclough. But don’t expect a short easy walk, Shutlingsloe summit is 506 metres, up there with the likes of Mam Tor (517 m) […]

Alderman’s Hill Walk (+ Saddleworth Trig) From Greenfield | 3 or 5 Mile Route

Rocks and water - Dovestone Reservoir from Alderman's Hill

A lovely short walk from Binn Green car park, Greenfield near Dovestone Reservoir in the Greater Manchester part of the Peak District. Whilst most walkers head off towards Dovestone Reservoir, this walk takes you in the opposite direction for a quieter route with equally spectacular views. It’s a circular 3-mile walk, however, if you are […]

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 […]

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 […]