This circular Wetton Mill walk in the Manifold Valley is easy-going and flat with a cave to explore at the end. The route has well-surfaced tracks and lanes making it perfect for a Peak District pram-friendly walk. The walk starts by crossing the bridge to Wetton Mill and following the track alongside the River Manifold….
Tucked away from the tourist honeypots of the National Park, this circular Foolow walk starts and ends at the Bulls Head in Foolow, one of our favourite Peak District pubs, and leads you across open meadows. Whilst this quiet Peak District walk is relatively flat and easy going, be warned that there are A LOT…
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Lying in the Loxley valley not far from Sheffield, near the quaint little village of Low Bradfield is Damflask Reservoir. It’s a wonderfully relaxing place for a circular Peak District reservoir walk. Starting from Low Bradfield village, it’s just a short walk to get to the reservoir path. The whole route is completely pram friendly…
This is one of our more challenging Peak District family walks as it is steep, muddy and rocky in places. But the views from Pike Low down on to the reservoirs on this Derwent Dam walk are simply stunning and make it all worthwhile. Starting from Fairholmes car park, this walk takes you right up…
We absolutely love the various traffic-free trails around the Peak District for a family bike ride. However, more often than not, it’s a linear route, where we cycle as far as we fancy and then back again. These are always a lovely ride, but there’s something a bit more enjoyable about doing a circular bike…
This Alport to Youlgreave walk is an easy circular stroll along either side of the River Bradford. The views on the last section are particularly beautiful as you take a short climb up to a hilltop. We recommend that kids wear wellies on this walk so they can paddle in the river, and if you’re…
Please note, this is one of our trickier pram-friendly walks. During and after wet weather, the footpath along the river can be very muddy towards the beginning of this walk. There are also two small sets of steps leading to an uphill and slightly rocky path to the Monsal Trail. It’s doable, just be prepared….
The High Peak Trail is a traffic-free path that runs for 17.5 miles between High Peak Junction (Cromford) and Dowlow (near Buxton). This used to be the Cromford and High Peak Railway, and was one of the world’s first long-distance railway lines (it was completed in 1831 and closed in 1967). In 1971 the Peak Park…
Starting from the Hartington Farm Shop and Café (one of the best cafes for a hot chocolate in the Peak District) this short and picturesque Hartington walk leads you down to Beresford Dale where the River Dove meanders through. Make sure you pack a torch, as half way along this walk there is a cave…