Tag Archives: Trig walk

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 […]

Errwood Hall + Shining Tor Walk From Errwood Reservoir | 5-Mile Route

Shining Tor walk views from top

A great walk with a real mix of scenery from low level walking next to Errwood Reservoir, exploring the ruins of Errwood Hall, then a big uphill to reach Shining Tor summit with gorgeous views of the surrounding hills and Goyt Valley. From Errwood Reservoir you begin the walk on the flat, a great way […]

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 […]

Stanage Edge, Derwent Edge + Ladybower Reservoir Walk From Bamford | 14-Mile Route

Derwent Edge walk

Stretch your legs on this long walk from Bamford, taking in the delights of Stanage Edge, Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir. We are creating more walks that are public transport friendly so this route begins from Bamford train station in the Derbyshire Peak District. However, if you find driving an easier then there are car […]

10 Trig Walks For Beginners in the Peak District

Mam Tor trig point

In 2021, we shared a fun Peak District checklist that you could tick off during your walks – The Trig Point Challenge! The aim of the Trig Point challenge was not a competitive one but it was created as a way of exploring more of the beautiful Peak District, including finding some of those hidden […]

Harry Hut + Lantern Pike Trig Walk From Hayfield | 10-Mile Route

Lantern Pike walk from Hayfield

A lovely circular walk from Hayfield, including a couple of ‘Ethels‘ and trig points on the way as well as walking past one of the numerous plane crash sites in the Peak District. From Hayfield, you begin by heading up towards Kinder Reservoir. Then you begin your ascent via William Clough. This is a large […]

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 […]

Shutlingsloe Hill Walk (Via Macclesfield Forest) From Wildboarclough | 5-Mile Route

Shutlingsloe Hill Peak District

A beautiful 5-mile walk up Shutlingsloe Hill and through Macclesfield Forest in the Peak District.  This is a great route from Wildboarclough and includes a wide range of scenery and terrain for a 5-mile walk. From the start at Wildboarclough you’re doing the tough bit first, heading up to Shutlingsloe where you can enjoy the […]

Three Shires Head Walk From Wildboarclough | 5.5-Mile Route (+ Shutlingsloe Option)

A lovely route from Wildboarclough to the stunning Three Shires Head, complete with it’s packhorse bridges and waterfalls. This walk begins from Clough House car park in Wildboarclough, and goes via a rocky track and fields to Three Shires Head before looping back via Cut-thorn Hill where you have views of Shutlingsloe in the distance, […]