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 […]
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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 […]
Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill are two classic Peak District hills that you definitely need to add to your walking bucket list! This short circular walk has stunning views both on the approach and from the summit of the two hills. And if you’re lucky you might even spot a dragon… Chrome Hill is known […]
Cave Dale in the Peak District is one of those hidden secrets. In a popular place, like Castleton, everyone heads for Mam Tor and the Great Ridge, which is a fantastic route. But this short circular walk includes the secret valley of Cave Dale and Mam Tor in one walk. From the quaint village of […]
The walk from Hartington through Wolfscote Dale is a beautiful route and perfect for a short walk in the Peak District. It’s a great route to do on a morning, afternoon or maybe evening stroll. This is a classic low-level White Peak walk, with green hills, streams and limestone rocks jutting out from the landscape. […]
Most people’s first experience of Winnats Pass will be driving through the pass via the road. It really is one of those wow moments and if you’re lucky to be the passenger you can really take it all in! This walk takes you above Winnats Pass and the views are amazing. The route starts in […]
Mam Tor walk from Castleton is a beautiful walk to add to your Peak District list. In fact, it is so beautiful, it’s up there with the most popular walks in the UK, which does also mean it can be a busy place to visit, especially on weekends when the weather is good. Mam Tor can […]
There are so many hikes you can do from Edale village in Derbyshire, it’s difficult to choose which walk to do! This Grindslow Knoll walk is a great short route with wonderful views. The route up to Grindslow Knoll takes you via ‘Ringing Roger’ and along the edge of Kinder plateau route then around to […]
Rushup Edge is a wonderful Peak District walk. I tend to find that this side of the ridge is much quieter than the more popular Mam Tor and the Great Ridge. It also includes one of the Peak District Ethels, Lord’s Seat summit, on the route. The wonderful thing about walking along Rushup Edge is […]
One of the most wonderful places to walk in the Peak District is Chee Dale in the White Peak Area. The unique Chee Dale walk is hidden beneath the Monsal Trail and it is a fantastic location for a short walk with a few hidden surprises. This circular walk starts from the old station at […]