Please note that one of the Hathersage Stepping Stones is dislodged. They are passable, but can be tricky for little legs. Also, after heavy rainfall and often in the winter months, the stepping stones are submerged and impassable. This walk is one to save for when water levels are low and there has been a…
Get your little ones out of their carrier and active on this short toddler walk near Hathersage. There are magical forests to explore and stunning views to admire. This walk will lead you across quaint wooden bridges over bubbling brooks with opportunities for rock scrambling, den building and stick stacking, before heading out onto Little…
As part of the Peak District National Park falls within the Sheffield boundary, the city of Sheffield is frequently called England’s outdoor city. Indeed, the National Park is very accessible for those living or working in Sheffield, especially with the Hope Valley train line that connects Sheffield to Manchester with a handful of stop in…
On this Peak District Kids website we share over 60 free walking guides for parents planning adventures in the Peak District with their kids. Every single walk has been tested out by kids for kids, so you can be assured that it’s a walk that will kids will enjoy. Each walking guide comes with parking…
‘Trigbagging’ (the challenge of visiting trig points) has become a thing for outdoor enthusiasts over the past few years. These trig points are concrete ‘triangulation pillars’ dotted around high points of the UK, which were used by the Ordnance Survey in order to determine the exact shape of the country (click here for more information about them)….
The Birchen Edge walk is one of our favourite Peak District pub walks as it starts and ends at the The Robin Hood Inn (where kids eat free Monday to Friday!) But there are also fantastic views once you get up to the escarpment, loads of climbing and scrambling opportunities, and there’s even a trig…
Alton Towers pulls out all the stops when it comes to Christmas with a unique Santa Grotto and authentic Christmas Markets. Throw in some classic Alton Towers rides and fantastic festive entertainment and theming, and it really is one of the best locations to celebrate Christmas in the UK, and we’re super lucky that it’s…
The Peak District National Park is very limited for places to paddle board. But if your are looking for a location more generically in Derbyshire for paddling boarding, Whaley Bridge, just outside the national park boundary near Buxton, is a good option. Another is Cromford Canal, near Matlock. But here, we’re going to chat about…
The Peak District National Park offers lots of opportunities for kids to scramble and climb boulders in the natural environment, with favourite family walks for this being Robin Hood’s Stride, Birchen Edge, and Higger Tor. But if you want to hone their techniques, and are perhaps looking for a rainy day activity, how about visiting…
Direct from Grindleford railway station, this classic Peak District family walk shows off the fantastic natural diversity of the National Park; from the magical mossy woodland of Padley Gorge, to the sweeping views of Surprise View and Mother Cap with boulders beckoning to be scrambled on. With so many natural play areas, this circular Grindleford…