Located just outside of the south Peak District border between Matlock and Ashbourne, Carsington Reservoir is a great family day out with plenty of activities on offer for all ages. There are shorter 1.5 km and 5 km walking routes but this pram-friendly 12km Carsington Water walk takes you all the way around the reservoir. This…
Here at Peak District Kids, we’re all about getting kids out and about in all weathers exploring the National Park. But that doesn’t just mean family walks and bike rides, we love to get crafty in nature too! So with the help of some of the UK’s top parent bloggers, here are some outdoor craft…
Bamford Edge is one of the most iconic spots in the Peak District. You may have see a fair few posts on Instagram of someone stood on that rock overlooking Ladybower Reservoir, more often than not at sunset? Many people head up to this spot, grab a photo, and then head back down again (check…
When people think of Peak District stepping stones, they automatically think of the iconic Dovedale Stepping Stones. But did you know that there are also stepping stones at Chee Dale, Hathersage and also Bamford? Here on Peak District Kids we have family walks for each of these Peak District stepping stones. In fact, we have…
Details of Peak District toddler walks and pre-schooler walks that are short, relatively flat, and incorporate lots of variety to keep little ones engaged. All these walks have been tested out by a toddler and pre-schooler, and even though some may be only 1km long, you will need to allow for a good couple of…
As you descend into the rocky depths of Lud’s Church, it feels like you’ve entered another world, away from the typical green rolling dales and farming land of the Peak District. Parents – this Lud’s Church walk is your opportunity to release your inner Indiana Jones… in Staffordshire. Created by a giant land-slip, this deep,…
Over in the Cheshire corner, Blaze Farm in Wildboarclough is one of our favourite days out with young kids in the Peak District. Meet farm animals, treat yourselves to their scrummy homemade ice-cream in the tearooms, and enjoy the short Blaze Farm nature walk to take in those stunning Peak District views. And if you’re…
Please note that the road to the start of this Slipper Stones walk is closed on weekends and bank holidays. Slippery Stones is a beautiful stone bridge over the River Derwent, north of Howden Reservoir. It’s a lovely spot for a picnic and wild swim on a warm day, and the footpath to get here…
Wondering how to get to Bamford Edge? It’s one of the easiest viewpoints to reach in the Peak District, along with Mam Tor and Baslow Edge. And what a view! Arguably the best in the Peak District. Especially at sunset. On a clear day you can see across to Win Hill, Lose Hill, over to…
Visiting a bookstore isn’t just about picking a book off the shelf and walking to the till. It’s a place you want to take your time browsing and aimlessly wandering, picking something up that takes your fancy, and then sitting in a cosy nook to flick through a few pages. High Peak Book Store and…