In a quiet corner of woodland, this Longshaw Estate walk offers accessible paths, fallen trees to balance along, dens to hide in, and bridges to toddle across and paddle under. It’s one of our favourite Peak District toddler walks, and will keep your little nature-explorers busy for hours. Indeed, this walk has been specifically researched…
The Monsal Trail is arguably the most popular cycle track and flat walking route in the Peak District due to its accessibility. But if you step away from the main trail, you will escape the crowds and discover some incredible beauty spots, including Chee Dale Stepping Stones and Monsal Weir. Here we have compiled our…
This short circular Stanton Moor walk has it all – unusual stones to explore, rocks to climb, woodland, open moorland views, a trig point and muddy puddles! It’s easily one of our favourite family walks, and it’s a flat Peak District walk, which makes it easier on little legs and a good option for those…
This Little Barbrook walk offers a ‘there and back’ route, which includes fantastic views, an ancient standing stone circle, and a Bronze Age cairn. Plus, the furthest point is a great picnic spot with opportunities to paddle, play Pooh Sticks and feed ducks. You may even spot deer, kestrel and butterflies here! A very simple…
Nicknamed the ‘Matterhorn of Cheshire‘ due to its similar shape to the Matterhorn in Switzerland, Shutlingsloe (506 metres) is a great starter hill for little legs and one of the best Peak District trig point walks. This linear Shutlingsloe walk, right on the edge of the Peak District border in Cheshire, with a steady ascent of…
Blaze Farm is a fantastic place for young families to visit with the farm animals to meet, the nature trail, and scrummy homemade ice-cream to eat. But did you know that there is also a ceramic studio on site too? A crafty session at The Potty Sheep is the perfect rainy day activity in the…
Greeted by the largest cave opening in the UK, Peak Cavern, or more commonly known as The Devil’s Arse, features high on the list of things to do in Castleton. But is somewhere known as ‘The Devil’s Arse’ a good Peak District attraction for kids? It’s definitely a good rainy day activity as it’s doesn’t matter…
This short Ox Stones walk close to the Sheffield border of the National Park is one of the best toddler walks in the Peak District as it ticks so many boxes; it’s relatively flat, the views are incredible, and there are rocks to climb. Plus, there’s a trig point to bag! In fact, the Ox…
Iconic Monsal Head is where the impressive Headstone Viaduct, which forms part of the Monsal Trail, straddles the verdant Monsal Dale and the River Wye meanders aimlessly through. This short and circular Monsal Head walk takes you past all these highlights! Starting from the main view point by the Monsal Head Hotel, follow the footpath…
Perched high above Castleton, on the opposite side to Mam Tor, are the ruins and singular standing tower of Peveril Castle. Built by Henry II in 1176, it is now owned by English Heritage, and you can pay to go inside to explore what’s left of the tower and walls. Alternatively, you can get some…