Distance 4 ¼ miles.There are many ways you can tackle Lantern Pike but this is probably one of the better ways for when the days are shorter and colder. It is only just over four miles, but with the climb up the hill, it is still good exercise. Starting in Hayfield at the car park, situated Read more…
Category: Walks
A Walk through Biggin & Wolfscote Dale from Hartington
Starting in the rightly popular and idyllic Peak District village of Hartington, this walk of a little over 6 miles is fairly easy going, taking in some typical limestone countryside and lovely dales. The duck pond in the village seems as good a starting point as any – so from here head up the main Read more…
A Walk in The Upper Dove Valley – Crowdecote to Pilsbury Castle
3 or 4 miles – either very easy or easy plus some steep ascents.Bus 442 Buxton-Ashbourne, operated by Bowers. The upper Dove Valley has to be the most underrated and quietest parts of the Peak District; one glimpse of its scenic beauty will leave you asking the simple question: “Why?” The drive or bus ride, Read more…
A Walk from Eyam
This walk, of just over 7 miles, begins in the village of Eyam. Whichever way you have approached, look for the road taking you past the museum – this is where you need to be heading. It is impossible to escape the history here and ironically, the plague which almost wiped out the village, is Read more…
A Walk from Earl Sterndale – Hills of the Upper Dove Valley.
Bus 442 Buxton-Ashbourne, operated by Bowers. Six miles: Very steep ascent and descent – not to be attempted in ice or snow. The hills of Parkhouse and Chrome pointing up out of the upper Dove Valley are an amazing and little known wonder of the Peak District. This walk lets you clamber all over them Read more…
A Walk from Buxton – Burbage Edge and the Goyt Valley
An energetic walk of about eight miles. If you are based in Buxton, here is a walk straight from the town centre into some of the most stunning moorland scenery that the Peak District has to offer. The route takes in some very boggy areas and is best attempted during the drier months. Starting behind Read more…
A Walk Discovering Watering Holes – Monyash to Taddington.
7.75 miles, mostly easy, but with many stone stiles to climb. This walk takes you from Monyash to Taddington and back, discovering “watering holes”, in every sense of the phrase, through some magnificent limestone scenery. Starting out from the Bull’s Head, (on the green in Monyash) turn right out of the pub and then right Read more…
A walk around ‘The Shire’ – Wetton Mill to Butterton.
Eight or Nine miles, mostly fairly easy, with a few short climbs. The shire in question is, of course, Staffordshire, though from the look of these four villages – Grindon, Ford, Onecote and Butterton, you could be forgiven for expecting hobbits in their front gardens. It is surely the kind of English landscape that Tolkein Read more…
A Short Walk From Tissington
A Short Walk from Tissington Many people arriving in Tissington either head for the Tissington Trail to zoom along the former railway on their bikes, en-route to other villages, or are content to stay within the bounds of the village itself. There is no reason why they shouldn’t – it is a delightful and interesting Read more…
A Sculpture Walk in the Park – Chatsworth House
Whatever time of year you visit, the gardens at Chatsworth have something special to offer. They are far removed from being your stereo-typical clipped lawns and neat hedges. Yes, there is some of that, but the extensive gardens sprawl up the hillside into wilder woodland and the paths take you on a true journey of Read more…
A Pub Walk From Monyash
About six miles, mostly fairly easy going and nothing too steep. This walk takes in three excellent little hostelries and should take about two hours, (excluding beer stops). Starting on the village green in Monyash, with your back to the Bull’s Head, (you can choose to sample their wares at either end of the walk Read more…
Hay Wood Car Park – Froggatt Edge – Froggatt – Nether Padley – Hay Wood Car Park
DISTANCE: Approximately 5 miles DESCRIPTION: This walk is not suitable for young children as it involves rather a tricky section of path at Froggatt Edge. The walk along the top of Froggatt Edge should be treated with caution because of the sheer drop over the cliffs. However, there is a well walked and well established Read more…
Monsal Trail – Southern End
MONSAL TRAIL – SOUTHERN END by John N. Merrill – 2 1/2 MILES – 4 miles with a visit to Haddon Hall. – allow 1 to 3 hours. Basic route – Bakewell Station – Monsal Trail – River Wye – Bakewell Show Ground – Monsal Trail – Bakewell Station. Map – O.S. 1:25,000 Explorer Map Read more…
Monsal Trail – Northern Bakewell
John Merrill – 4 MILES – allow 1 1/2 hours Basic route – Bakewell – Holme Hall – Monsal Trail – Bakewell Station – Station road – Bakewell Car parks and start – Several public car parks in central Bakewell. Bakewell Station. Map – 1:25,000 Explorer Series Map No. OL24 – The White Peak – Read more…
Monsal Trail – Bakewell & Ashford in the Water
– 6 MILES – allow 2 1/2 hours Basic route – Bakewell – Bakewell Station – Monsal Trail – Thornbridge Hall – Ashford-in-the-Water – Bakewell. Map – 1:25,000 Explorer Series No. OL24 – The White Peak – East Sheet. Car park and start – Bakewell or Bakewell Station. Inns – Several in Bakewell – Castle Read more…
Alderwasley – Whatstandwell – Cromford Canal – Ambergate – Shining Cliff Woods
Distance approximately 6 miles This walk includes a lovely stretch of canal path and a fabulous woodland walk which is a bit tricky as there are several different routes through the woods, ending with a stroll through parkland to Alderwasley Hall. Start the walk near to Alderwasley Hall which can be used as an easy Read more…
Calver Mill – Bramley Farm – Calver Sough – The Goit
DISTANCE: Approximately 5 miles A riverside stroll is the main feature of this walk, following the Derwent downstream. After a gentle climb up to St Mary’s Wood from where you can view ‘The Edges’ which dominate the eastern horizon, you will walk through Calver village. Another short climb takes you up Hare Knoll before you Read more…
Matlock Bath to High Tor and Riber
A lovely circular walk from Matlock Bath via High Tor, Riber and Starkholmes. This walk may be considered to be unsuitable for young children due to steep drops and cliff edges. The walk includes fairly strenuous uphill sections. Duration – about 3 hours. Distance: 3.3 miles / 5.3 km. You start this walk from the Read more…
Calton Lees – Calton Houses – Bouns Corner – Rowsley –Calton Lees
Distance: Approximately 5 ½ miles This walk through part of the Chatsworth Estate starts with a gradual ascent onto Calton Pastures which are vast meadows often containing grazing livestock, then to the edge of a wooded ridge with the most wonderful views over White Peak countryside. You then descend along woodland tracks and paths to Read more…
CHELMORTON – FIVEWELLS FARM – TOWN HEAD FARM – CHELMORTON THORN – CHELMORTON
DISTANCE: Approximately 4 ½ miles DESCRIPTION: Standing at 1,200 feet above sea level, Chelmorton is the second highest village in England, beaten only by nearby Flash which is over the county border into Staffordshire. This walk will take you up above Chelmorton towards Fivewells Farm, from where you should be able to see for miles Read more…
The Riverside Path
The riverside path in Bakewell has been a popular spot for centuries and has been snapped by many a Fuji or Kodak film! Resident mallard eagerly await passers by offering crusts of bread or the remains of cast aside Bakewell Puddings, whilst coots take pride in constructing their castle-shaped nests in full view of the Read more…
Castleton via Mam Tor – Peak District Walks
Mable takes on Castleton and Mam Tor Time taken: 2 hours This is a walk which starts with a walk, if you know what I mean. It is one that requires Mable and I to drive and park up in Castleton, which, depending on time of the day; week; year, is not always an easy Read more…
Bakewell Beeley and Chatsworth Peak District walks
Mable the Duchess at Chatsworth Time taken 3 hours A few years ago, in a moment of madness I agreed to take part with friends in the Grindleford Gallop, a near marathon of walking (or running if you are really mad!) that takes you throughout the Hope Valley and into Chatsworth’s Park. It is a Read more…
Bakewell via Ashford – Peak District Walks
Mable finds the water on this Bakewell via Ashford Walk Time take – 2.5 hours This walk takes in the lovely Peak District village of Ashford in the Water which in itself is worth spending time walking around, as it has plenty of charm and character. Even though I drive through it often on the Read more…
Bakewell Circular Walk – Woods and Parklands
This Bakewell circular walk begins and ends in the popular Peak District town of Bakewell and is approximately 5 ½ miles in length. It takes in mature woodland, rolling parkland and the chocolate box village of Edensor, on the spectacular Chatsworth Estate. Most of the paths are well-walked and marked, but some through the woodland Read more…
Walk from Birchover to the Hermit’s Cave and back
Walk from Birchover to the Hermit’s Cave and back. I’d heard intriguing things about the Hermit’s Cave at Cratcliffe Tor and we used my partner’s birthday lunch in Birchover as an opportunity to visit this magical place. Starting at the Red Lion, Main Street, Bichover, turn right out of the pub and walk down the Read more…
Sheldon village and Magpie Mine – Peak District Walks
Circular Walk Peter Sargeant & Anny Jones This circular walk starts in the nationally important Deep Dale nature reserve and heads via the picturesque upland village of Sheldon to the Magpie Mine – a Scheduled Ancient Monument and stark relic of the area’s lead mining industry – before returning to Deep Dale via Sheldon’s high Read more…
Rowsley, Haddon and Chatsworth – Peak District Walks
Rowsley, Haddon and Chatsworth Walk Time taken 3 hours This walk is a bit of a trek but if you enjoy Peak District natural scenery combined with some man- made historical building this is the dog walk for you, as it passes both of the Peak Districts premier estates – Haddon Hall and Chatsworth. It Read more…
Wyedale, Cheedale and onto the Monsal Trail
Mable takes on the world of Wyedale and Cheedale with friends Time taken: 4 Hours This is one of the few walks that Mable and I have taken that was meticulously planned. I do have to say I had no part in the planning other than confirming where to meet, what lunch to bring and Read more…
Win Hill Wonders – with Peak Walking Adventures
Win Hill is one of the few hills in the Peak District that has a distinct summit. From the top, on a clear day you can see some of the best views that the Peak District has to offer. Looking to the north and north east you have panoramic views over Ladybower Reservoir and to Read more…
Wildboarclough, Gradbach and Danebridge
Start at: Wild Boar Public House Grid ref: SJ959 671 Difficulty: Medium Distance: 13 km The route starts by crossing the field behind the pub to its far right corner then on reaching the next field follow the wall on your right hand side. The wall becomes your handrail across the next two fields as Read more…
Top Ten Tips for Winter Walking – From Peak Walking Adventures
Winter can be a wonderful time to walk in the Peak District, with crisp, frosty mornings, winter sunshine, and even a sprinkling of snow can add a new dimension to a walk. There are a few simple considerations that will help ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. These relate to winter countryside walking Read more…
Tideswell via Monk’s Dale – Peak District Walks
Tideswell via Monk’s Dale Time Taken: 2 hours To celebrate Humphrey’s fourth weekend living in The Peak District, I decided to make the most of a lovely November day to walk locally around Tideswell and out into the countryside beyond. As always he was hyper, as even being walked twice a day does not make Read more…
Tideswell via Wheston – Peak District Walks
Tideswell to Tideswell via Wheston -Mable’s view Time taken: 1 1/2 hour This walk to me is home to home, it’s a local walk for us and one that makes me realise how lucky we are; how lucky we are to be able to step out from our door step and walk into pure Peak Read more…
Tideswell to Monsal Head – Peak District Walks
via Litton Mill, Cressbrook Dale, Water-cum-Jolly Dale Peter Sargeant & Anny Jones This 5 mile walk covers some of the most glorious walking country in the Peak District, and it’s designed to be reached by bus. It begins in Tideswell, a village in the limestone uplands south of Buxton and home to the spectacular 14th Read more…
Three Shires Head Walk
This Three Shires Head walk starts at the Cat and the Fiddle Pub and is 7 miles long, a circular walk that will take in some amazing views. This Peak District walk is around 7 miles long and can be a little tricky underfoot in some places. in winter as with any country walk bad Read more…
The Tors Walk – Goyt Valley – 5 miles
HIGHLIGHTS: Shining Tor Cats Tor Errwood Hall Spanish Shrine LOWLIGHTS: Exposed position on top of Tors. APPROACH: Leave Buxton on the A5004 to Whaley Bridge, at the summit of Longhill turn left onto Goyt’s Lane following the sign to the Goyt Valley. Follow the single road down into the valley and across the dam. Turn Read more…
Surrounding Over Haddon – Peak District Walks
Mable goes Over Haddon Time taken 1 ½ hours I was convinced by a friend to do this walk as she said it offered some of the loveliest Peak District scenery she has seen and until I stood outside of the Lathkil Hotel and admired the view whilst getting ready to start. I had thought Read more…
Stoney Middleton via Coombsdale – Peak District Walks
Stoney Middleton and Coombsdale Time taken – 2 hours Having an allotment at Stoney Middleton, in the Peak District, for some time now, I have tried part of this walk on a number of occasions, with Mable – taking her over to Calver Sough Nurseries for seeds and the like on warm summer days, Since Read more…
Stoney Middleton Circular – Peak District Walks
Start at: Stoney Middleton Grid ref: SK227756 Difficulty: Easy Scramble element: Walking Distance: 7.6 kilometres Total ascent: 346 meters Approx. time needed: 2 hrs 30 mins Stoney Middleton Circular Park by the side of the road opposite the Lovers Leap Cafe and walk follow the road into the village, towards Calver. Continue past The Moon Read more…
Start at Peak Forest – Peak District Walks
Peak Forest and Peter’s Dale Time taken – 3hours This is a great walk for us as it is local and if preferred can be walked from my door, adding a little extra time to cover the distance between Tideswell and Wheston, though here we started in Peak Forest near the Church and Devonshire Arms. Read more…
Shutlingsloe and Shining Tor – Peak District Walks
Start at: Trentabank Reservoir Grid ref: SJ960711 Difficulty: Medium Distance: 20.5 kilometres Total ascent: 894 meters Approx. time needed: 6 hrs 37 mins Shutlingsloe and Shining Tor From the Car Park at Trentabank Reservoir take the short path to the right, alongside the road, to join the main path heading that starts the climb through Read more…
Sheldon via Deep Dale and Magpie Mine
This is a fairly short circular walk with a moderate terrain and a small amount of climbing. To get to the start of walk, go along the A6 from Bakewell heading towards Ashford. After passing Ashford take the next left. Then when the road bears left, there is a small entrance straight ahead. This is Read more…
Shatton to Hathersage – Peak District Walks
Shatton via Hathersage and Bamford Time Taken: 2 ½ hours Shatton is a sleepy little hamlet lying off the road that leads from Hope to Hathersage. This walk starts at the bridge in Shatton amongst the collection of pretty little cottages that line its main lane. It offers a great starting point for a walk Read more…
Scouting for views by Les Singleton
Tuesday dawned nice, and our first day off for – oooooo – THREE DAYS 😉 We’d just got back from ten days in Gran Canaria, so to go from thisTo walking in snow was a bit of a shock to the system! However, we’d not done any ‘serious’ walking for two or three weeks, so Read more…
Rowsley via Darley Bridge – Peak District Walks
Mable’s Excursion to Darley Bridge from Rowsley Time Taken 3 hours We fell upon this walk by mistake I have to admit; as having walked from Bakewell to Beeley and Chatsworth some weeks prior I wondered at the time where we would end up if we walked over to Stanton, which was one of the Read more…
Robin Hood Stride and Nine Ladies Stone Circle
Distance: 6 miles Time: 3 hours This walk covers two popular sites of the Peak District, Robin Hood Stride, and the Nine Ladies Stone Circle. It starts near the villages of Youlgreave and Bradford, on a road called Bradford Lane that runs down the side of the church in Youlgreave, towards the River Bradford. Read more…
Peak Walking Adventures – Where can I walk?
We are extremely lucky in England, having excellent legal rights for walking in the countryside , but do you know exactly where you can and can’t walk without upsetting landowners or breaking the law? There are basically two things that give us a legal right to walk somewhere – public rights of way, and Access Read more…
Peak Walking Adventures – Millstones and Moorlands
For a wide variety of diverse scenery all in one day, we don’t think you can beat this walk! It is one of many popular routes that are available as a guided walk through Peak Walking Adventures. Starting from the village of Hathersage, we make our way up the hillside to explore dramatic moors and Read more…
A walk from the Crown Inn, Higham
This walk is available as a guided walk with your own personal walking guide to ‘bring the countryside to life’ by sharing their local knowledge with you. Contact Cath at Peak Walking Adventures on 07870 778585 to arrange this, or try the walk on your own. The walk is approximately 6 miles on footpaths Read more…