Monsal Trail and Monsal Dale Walk taking in Water Cum Jolly
This lovely walk takes you around parts of the Monsal Trail, Monsal Dale, Water-Cum-Jolly and Millers Dale. We walked this […]
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This lovely walk takes you around parts of the Monsal Trail, Monsal Dale, Water-Cum-Jolly and Millers Dale. We walked this […]
DISTANCE: Approximately 8 miles This walk explores a section of the Manifold Valley which is a fascinating and beautiful dale
Walk The Goyt Way The Goyt Way is a 10 mile route, which has many car parks & points of
DISTANCE: Approximately 3 miles After exploring the pretty village of Elton which is situated where limestone and gritstone meet at
DISTANCE: Approximately 8 ½ miles DESCRIPTION: This walk is a fabulous outdoor experience in the Dark Peak area of the
DISTANCE: Approximately 3 miles DESCRIPTION: This walks is scenically beautiful and includes lots of local history. It can be used
DISTANCE: Approximately 7 miles This walk is quite strenuous as it involves a steep ascent to the summit of Lose
DISTANCE: Approximately 4 miles Initially this walk is on an ancient packhorse route sheltered with high hedges and very old
DISTANCE: Approximately 6 ½ miles Alstonefield is a picture postcard village of character cottages and neat gardens, little wonder then
DISTANCE: Approximately 6 miles DESCRIPTION: Darley Dale is a lengthy village without a true centre, made up of several parts
A walk through the countryside around Belper means going fairly easy route, with a walk full of interest, both man-made
DISTANCE: Approximately 8 miles This walk reaches one of Derbyshire’s highest hilltops. After a lengthy climb from Hathersage you may
(It is recommended that an Ordnance Survey OL24 White Peak Area map be used in association with these instructions) DISTANCE:
DISTANCE: Approximately 7 ¼ miles Carsington is a pretty little backwater, now that the village has been bypassed by heavy
MONSAL TRAIL – BAKEWELL & ASHFORD IN THE WATER by John N. Merrill – 6 MILES – allow 2 1/2
2 1/2 hours Mable savours Cressbrook Dale and Litton This to me is a special local walk as it takes
This Wirksworth Town Walk is a lovely historical walk that will take around 2 hours and takes in some interesting
WINSTER VILLAGE HOSTORICAL WALK by John Merrill– 2 Miles– ALLOW 1 1/2 HOURS Map – 1:25,000 Explorer series No. OL24
This fairly short walk of just under six miles begins and ends in the pretty streets of Winster. It starts
Four Parishes make up the United Benefice of Monyash, Chelmorton, Flagg and Taddington and this walk of just over 10
Summary Walk Distance 10.1 miles, 16.2 kmTotal Climbing 1083ft, 330mEstimated Time 6hrsStarting Point Sparklow Car Park on the High Peak
“High Peak Trail”is a terrible misnomer, sounding like the most gruelling of treks over the Pennine’s bog and moorland. In
Five miles, mostly easy-going. This walk through three classic Derbyshire dales is beautiful at any time of year and not
HIGHLIGHTS: Shining TorCats TorErrwood Hall Spanish Shrine LOWLIGHTS: Exposed position on top of Tors. APPROACH: Leave Buxton on the A5004
Summary Walk Distance 6 miles, 9.7 kmTotal Climbing 1038ft, 316mEstimated Time 4hrsStarting Point Car Park above Curbar, SK 262 746
2 miles; one steep climb.Mam Tor is perhaps the most fascinating and best known of the Peak District’s hills.This relatively
Stanton Moor & Robin Hoods Stride Stanton Moor and Robin Hood`s Stride 15km/9.4 miles This route combines wild, unspoilt woodland,
Summary Walk Distance 4.4 miles, 7.1 km Total Climbing 583ft, 178m Estimated Time 2hr 45min Starting Point Peak Forest Village,
Most walkers tackle the upper part of Lathkill Dale the obvious way; i.e. they walk in the bottom of the
If you have to choose just one hill in the Peak District to climb and perhaps have a limited amount
Kinder Scout Whatever time of year and from whichever direction you approach it, a hike onto the Kinder plateau –
Summary Walk Distance 4.8 miles, 7.7 kmTotal Climbing 917ft, 279mEstimated Time 3hrs 15minStarting Point Surprise View Car Park, SK 251
A Site of Special Scientific Interest – and beautiful landscape to boot National Grid Ref: 022648 on The White Peak
Approximately 4 ¾ miles. Fairly easy with one steep climb on lane. If you are staying in Buxton and don’t
Errwood Hall & Foxlow Edge Distance 3.6 miles, fairly easy going. The Goyt Valley offers a myriad of paths and
Dove Dale & Bunster Hill Dove Dale & Bunster Hill 13.5km/8.5 miles This walk includes a limestone gorge with spectacular
3 miles with steep ascents. Bus 442 Buxton-Ashbourne, operated by Bowers. The upper Dove Valley has to be the most
CROMFORD VILLAGE HISTORY WALK by John Merrill– 3 Miles– ALLOW 2 HOURS Map – 1:25,000 Explorer Series No. OL24 –
The Longshaw Estate, now owned by the National Trust, is a wonderful place to start a walk – not only
BUXTON TOWN WALK by John N. Merrill 2 1/2 Miles – ALLOW 2 HOURS Map – 1:25,000 Outdoor Leisure series
DISTANCE: Approximately 3 ½ miles Lead mining, caverns and caves are the predominant subject of this walk. Bonsall was chosen
5 Miles with some very steep climbs over rough terrain. 300 metres of ascent. This is a real voyage of
To start a New Year I always like to ascend a gritstone summit and the view from Black Rocks to
DISTANCE: Approximately 3 ½ milesBirchover is a village of well-built houses and cottages, many fashioned from locally quarried stone. The
Summary Walk Distance 7.3 miles, 11.8 km Total Climbing 842ft, 257m Estimated Time 4hrs 30min Starting Point Car Park above
DISTANCE: Approximately 4 ½ miles Start your walk at the small village green in Beeley with its solitary lime tree which
Barrow Stones – Bleaklow 15km/9.4 miles A walk in wild moorland, to a remote corner of Bleaklow and the source
Summary Walk Distance 7.3 miles, 11.8 km Total Climbing 1151ft, 351m Estimated Time 4hrs 45min Starting Point Car Park at
ThePeak District Online directory brings you information and details on Walks in Ashbourne. ASHBOURNE TOWN WALK by John N. Merrill
Tom Bates Historic Peak Walks Enjoy the fabulous Peak District and learn about its history along the way with Tom