Towering over the village of Castleton in the Peak District, Mam Tor is one of the most popular hotspots of the Peak District, and understandably so with the superb 360 degree views from the trig point summit. In fact the trig point must be the most photographed of all Peak District trig points. Wondering how…
Lathkill Dale is one of the prettiest dales in the Peak District National Park. This picturesque Lathkill Dale walk takes you to the cave where the River Lathkill emerges (feel the cold air seeping from underground) and along the river to a waterfall. It then leads back along the top of the dales across a…
This classic Mam Tor walk is all about the views, so aim to visit on a clear day. It’s also one of the most popular view points in the UK (and understandably so, those 360 degree views are spectacular from Mam Tor trig point) and features in our top 10 Peak District walks with kids,…
This Higger Tor walk is all about the superb expansive views, so save this one for a clear day. When the clouds roll in, visibility makes navigation tricky, especially through the boggy section half way through. It’s also very exposed, so wear layers and bring appropriate clothing. If you have kids who love climbing, there…
The views from Win Hill (462m) over Ladybower Reservoir and the Great Ridge in the Dark Peak are superb on a clear day. Whilst the direct route up to the summit is rather steep, this circular Win Hill walk allows for a steadier incline through the pine forest, more suitable for young families. There is,…
This pretty Bakewell to Ashford-in-the-Water walk, starts from All Saints Church in the historic market town of Bakewell, and follows the River Wye to the picture-perfect village of Ashford-in-the-Water. It then leads you up into the hills along a quiet track for superb views down into the village, to then cross open meadows back to…
Commonly referred to as Beeley Woods (but not to be confused with Beeley Woods near Sheffield), Beeley and Hill Bank Plantation is a quiet and sheltered place for a Peak District family walk. Forming part of the Chatsworth Estate, footpaths criss-cross through the woodland and a brook tumbles down waterfalls. This walk is especially beautiful…
Flowing through the valleys and dales of the Peak District are some some of the UK’s most beautiful rivers and streams, bursting with nature. Peak District river walks often offer a more sedate stroll along the banks and, in comparison to the escarpments, are somewhat sheltered from the elements. Plus, on a warm summers day,…
This pretty Magpie Mine walk takes you from the sleepy village of Sheldon, across gently rolling meadows, to the Bulls Head pub in Monyash (where there’s a fantastic playground), and back through Magpie Mine (the best preserved 19th century lead mine in the whole of Britain and free to explore). Plus there are lots of fossils…
This relatively flat, circular Longnor walk is away from the tourist hotspots, across classic White Peak farmland, and takes you right through working farms. It’s one of our quiet Peak District walks as you are unlikely to see many others on this walk (although you’re guaranteed to see lots of sheep and cows!) As you…