The Roaches walk is iconic to Staffordshire’s Peak District. Standing on the top of The Roaches on a clear day, the views spreading out across Tittesworth Reservoir, Leek, and far beyond are very impressive. Plus, there are boulders galore for kids who love to climb, and is a popular spot for organised climbing clubs. The…
Discover the best Peak District pub walks, perfect for families, four-legged friends, and muddy boots alike. The Peak District is known for it’s characterful pubs, oozing with local charm. Almost every village has a pub (or three!) and a visit to the Peak District isn’t complete without a homecooked pub meal, washed down with a…
Whaley Bridge is a small town in the High Peak on the edge of the Peak District National Park, not far from Buxton. This short Whaley Bridge walk takes in its high street and beautiful memorial park. Bridges to cross as you follow the River Goyt, railways to go under, and works on the Toddbrook…
Kinder Scout is arguably the most impressive place to walk in the Peak District and many people have this on their bucket list. The views from the plateau on a clear day are incredible and the landscape feels wild and untouched. There are two main options to climb Kinder Scout. You can either walk up…
Sandwiched between Great Ridge and the Kinder Scout in the Peak District, with a direct train from Manchester and Sheffield, the village of Edale is a fantastic base for hikers, and a popular campsite for families here is Newfold Farm. Indeed, this campsite features in our top Peak District family campsites and is often recommended…
Idyllically situated on the banks of the River Wye, Bakewell is a lovely market town for an afternoon stroll past mellow stone buildings to quaint courtyards showcasing local art work, before popping into a cosy café for a pot of tea and slice of Bakewell pudding. It’s the most popular (and busiest) town within the Peak District…
The Manifold Way (not to be mistaken with the Manifold Trail) is a mostly traffic-free footpath and cycle route in the Peak District, that’s great for families. It runs for 12.7km (7.9 miles) through Staffordshire’s Peak District, from Hulme End to the north and Waterhouses to the south, following the route of the disused Leek…
The days are getting shorter and there’s a chill in the air. Hot chocolate season is here, and that warm cup of cocoa has replaced the homemade ice-cream bribe on our Peak District family walks. Added marshmallows and whipped cream are a must, of course, for that perfect hug in a mug to warm up…
Brick Corner is now closed and there are no plans to reopen 🥺 If your kids are Lego fans, then a visit to the family-run Brick Corner café in Buxton is an absolute must. Here there are boxes galore of Lego for your kids to play with and let their imaginations go wild, whilst parents…
Bank House Farm Campsite is repeatedly recommended as one of the best Peak District campsites for families by members in the Peak District Kids Facebook Group. So much so, that the Peak Disrtict Kids team thought we should go and camp there ourselves for a weekend in our Mazda Bongo camper! With a sparkly-clean washblock,…