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 […]
Tag Archives: Ethel walk
08
Jun
Jun
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 […]
22
May
May
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 […]
15
May
May
Rushup Edge walk is a wonderful day out, you get to experience the Peak District from up high, and on a clear day, it means you have the best views of the Hope Valley. This route starts from Barber Booth, which is a quieter place to park than nearby Edale, but if you’re catching the […]
02
May
May
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 […]
Dark Peak Area, Short walks
Grindslow Knoll (via Grindsbrook Clough) Short Walk from Edale | 4-Mile Route
29
Apr
Apr
There are many walks you can do from the beautiful village of Edale, and Grindslow Knoll is just one of them! Grindslow Knoll is away from the main path of Kinder Plateau, so it can often get missed out if you’re doing a long walk. But it’s a great hill to hike with amazing views […]
Dark Peak Area, Medium walks, White Peak Area
Burbage Edge, Padley Gorge + Higger Tor Walk From Upper Burbage | 8-Mile Route
05
Mar
Mar
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 […]
02
Mar
Mar
The ultimate long-distance hike in the Peak District has to be the Edale Skyline walk. The Edale Skyline route is a well known fell running race but of course, you can do it as a long-distance walking challenge too! It takes you along the ridges and hills surrounding the Hope Valley high above Edale village. […]
21
Dec
Dec
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 […]
04
Dec
Dec
Chrome Hill walk is a short but steep route from Hollinsclough in the Peak District, but it’s a hike with many rewards. This circular walk starts from Hollinsclough, Staffordshire, but Chrome Hill is located in Derbyshire, so you can say you’ve walked in two counties! On this walk, you’ll see the iconic limestone hill from […]