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Kinder Scout Walk From Hayfield (+ Kinder Downfall) | 9 Mile Route

There are numerous routes up to Kinder Scout in the Peak District, this one along with Grindsbrook from Edale is up there with my favourites! From Hayfield, you begin walking up the road then there’s a short steep hill to wake your legs up before skirting alongside Kinder Reservoir. On a clear day, you can […]

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 […]

Win Hill + Kinder Plateau Walk From Hope To Edale | 9-Mile Route

Win Hill walk in the snow

Here’s a great route for all you hiking lovers! This linear route begins from Hope and ends in Edale taking in the delights of Win Hill and Crookstone Hill via the Kinder Plateau on the way. We don’t have many linear walks available mainly because of the logistics of getting from the finish back to […]

Baslow Edge + Birchen Edge Walk From Baslow | 9-Mile Route

Moorland on Birchen Edge walk

One walk and three fab Peak District edges, yes, I know it’s called the Baslow Edge + Birchen Edge walk but there’s a surprise third edge you’ll explore on this beautiful walk from Baslow. From the village of Baslow you’ll first head up to walk along the beautiful Baslow Edge, with views across the valley […]

Win Hill + Crook Hill Walk From Ladybower Reservoir | 9-Mile Route

Ladybower Reservoirs from Win Hill summit, rocky outcrop and green hills

A beautiful 9-mile route from Ladybower Reservoir, including two hills with some impressive views, Win Hill and Crook Hill. As well as stunning scenery you also visit one trig point and two ‘Ethel‘ hills to tick off for our peak baggers! This Win Hill walk is a great loop from a popular spot in the […]

Kinder Scout Walk From Hayfield (Via Red Brook Scramble) | 9-Mile Route

Kinder Scout walk from Hayfield

Kinder Scout walk from Hayfield is a great way to hike to the top of the highest point in the Peak District. This 9-mile walk is more of a challenging route taking you up a fun scramble to the top.  The walk begins from Hayfield in Derbyshire, a small town, west of the Peak District. […]

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 […]

Laddow Rocks + Black Hill via Pennine Way From Crowden | 9-Mile Route

Laddow Rocks in the Peak District

Laddow Rocks walk to Black Hill from Crowden is a great quieter route in the Peak District. The start point at Crowden is located away from busy villages and towns so it can be less popular. Although there is a lovely campsite, I’ve stayed on my Pennine Way hike so you can find some signs […]