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9 Monsal Trail Walks in the Peak District

Signpost near Cressbrook Tunnel

The Monsal Trail walk is one of those popular trails that everyone has heard of in the Peak District. And with good reason, it’s a fantastic walk with lots of interesting things to see on the route. The best things about the Monsal Trail is that it’s easy to navigate, it’s well signposted and it […]

Baslow Edge via White Edge, Froggatt Edge + Curbar Edge | 8-Mile Route

Blue sky and rocky terrain

A lovely 8-mile route exploring four of the Peak District edges from Curbar. There’s some ascent in this walk, but considering the views you have walking along edges it’s well worth it. As well as the four edges to enjoy, there’s also a trig point on White Edge and even a chance to spot some […]

Magpie Mine Walk (+ Monsal Dale) From Ashford-in-the-Water | 8-Mile Route

Magpie Mine lead mine Peak District

Magpie Mine walk from Ashford-in-the-Water is a lovely 8-mile route up to explore the old lead mine, followed by a beautiful circular route walking along the Derbyshire Dales, Deep Dale and Monsal Dale. Magpie Mine was used to mine lead for over 250 years and now you can explore the site on your walk, a […]

Tideswell, Miller’s + Cressbrook Dales Walk From Litton | 8-Mile Route

Views towards Peter's Stone

From the pretty village of Litton, this 8-mile circular walk takes you around four of the Derbyshire Dales, starting in Tideswell Dale, next alongside the River Wye is Miller’s Dale and Water-cum-Jolly Dale, then finally to Cressbrook Dale. It’s mostly a low-level walk, with good paths so it’s a great route and there’s plenty of […]

Kinder Scout Walks (via Jacob’s Ladder) From Edale | 8, 9 + 10-Mile Routes

Bridge with stream and trees

A Kinder Scout walk in the Peak District is a must-do hike, being the highest point in the national park. There are many different ways to reach the top but one of the best ways to hike to Kinder Scout is via a path called Jacob’s Ladder, a short but steep route beginning at a […]

Derwent Edge Circular Walk (via Lost Lad + Back Tor) | 8-Mile Route

Rocks on Derwent Edge

This Upper Derwent Valley walk is a lovely 8-mile route taking in some wonderful views from Derwent Edge. From Fairholmes at Ladybower Reservoir, you start by walking past the impressive Derwent Dam then making your way along the Upper Derwent Reservoir before the uphill climb to Lost Lad cairn then the trig point at Back […]

Kinder Scout Walk (via Fairbrook) From Snake Pass | 8-Mile Route

Views from Kinder Scout

Kinder Scout is a huge moorland plateau in the Peak District and it’s also the highest point in the National Park at 636 metres. In fact, it’s so big to walk around the entire Kinder plateau, over 25 km in distance and that’s not counting the hike up and down. There are also over 20 […]

Burbage Edge, Padley Gorge + Higger Tor Walk From Upper Burbage | 8-Mile Route

Burbage Edge walk in Peak District

This great walk in the Peak District takes in many highlights without having to hike too many miles! It takes on the highs of Burbage Edge, Over Owler Tor and Higger Tor towards the beginning and end of the walk. Then there’s a great low-level section through the Longshaw Estate, including Padley Gorge walk. Here […]

Robin Hood’s Stride Walk + Bradford Dale From Elton | 8-Mile Route

Robin Hood's Stride walk Peak District

The Robin Hood’s Stride walk takes you on a beautiful circular walk, including Bradford Dale in the Derbyshire Peak District. It’s a wonderful walk for everyone to enjoy as there’s plenty to see and do on the walk. Although Robin Hood’s Stride only makes up a small portion of the walk, it’s a great highlight […]

Kinder Scout Walk From Edale (via Grindsbrook Clough) | 8-Mile Route

Walking up to Kinder Scout from Edale

If you’re looking for one of the great Peak District routes, then the Kinder Scout walk from Edale has to be up there with the best! Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District National Park at 636 metres. But the area of Kinder Plateau, which is mainly moorland, can be reached from many […]