Set within the scenic Peak District, Mam Tor, also known as the “Shivering Mountain”, is an iconic destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re deciding which walking route to take, this guide offers you detailed insights. From parking tips to maps for walking and amenities in nearby Castleton to understanding what makes this …
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Immerse yourself in the alluring charm of the Peak District with my guide to the Three Shires Head Walk and Waterfall. Uncover the delight of this circular route, beginning and ending at the Clough House Car Park, as you traverse through varied landscapes of rolling hills, trickling streams, and the iconic Three Shires Head. Not …
This comprehensive guide is for the Chee Dale Stepping Stones walk. This popular destination is famous for its stepping stones that create a pathway along the river Wye, offering visitors an enchanting and unique experience. This guide offers in-depth details on both short and long routes, with options suitable for hikers of all experience levels …
Eyam and Abney walk is a walk for the more advanced walkers around the historic Eyam village. The walk itself will take you through rough terrain for nine miles over moorland and will take 4 hours. You will experience views of both the White Peak and Dark Peak as well as have time to visit …
Here is our guide to 10 of the best Peak District walks. Easy: Curbar Edge to Froggatt Edge Walk – A nice gentle walk through Curbar Edge and Froggatt Edge with excellent views and endless rock climbing opportunities. The walk is 4 miles and will take 2 hours to complete. Exploring the Chatsworth Estate Walk …
A nice gentle walk from just before Curbar Edge all the way to Froggatt Edge. The walk starts from an easy to miss opening on the A621 and takes you all the way along the open moorland to Curbar Edge and then onto Froggatt Edge. Curbar Edge is on the outskirts of a little village …
Kinder Scout walk is a circular walk through rocky Grindsbrook Clough from Edale village to Kinder Scout. For those that don’t know, Kinder Scout is a beautiful moorland plateau in the Dark Peak. Part of the Kinder Scout is the highest point in Derbyshire at over 600m above sea level. Kinder Scout walk is perfectly …
The Two Dales walk takes walkers around both Monsal and Miller’s Dale. The walk may be strenuous for some people, and around 4 hours should be allowed to complete the walk. The start point of this walk is at Monsal Head which commands fantastic views of a railway viaduct. Walkers should take the path from …
This walk begins at Elton were a limited amount of car parking is available. Around 2.5 hours should be allowed for the walk, with care taken due to steep drops. Walkers should begin by walking through the churchyard at Elton, following the path which leads to a road. A left should then be taken at …
Walkers should allow around 4 hours for the Rowtor Ramble (featured in our top 10 Peak District walks) which will take them over a series of different terrains, from steep fens to moorland. The walk begins at the Druids Inn pub which is in the village of Birchover. A small path from the pub takes …