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Edale to Grindleford walk (23.7km, linear): a 3-day Peak District hike with kids

If you’ve managed a few long day hikes with your kids in the Peak District (such a Kinder Scout or Bamford Edge), how about taking on a multi-day family hike? This 3-day Edale to Grindleford walk offers stunning views every day and stops at Peak District YHAs enroute. The distance covered each day is very …

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DAY 1: Edale Station to YHA Castleton Losehill (8.1km)

This Edale Station to YHA Castleton Losehill walk forms Day 1 of a 3-day hike from Edale to Grindleford, staying at YHAs and using the Hope Valley Line to return to Edale from Grindleford by train. Head over to the Edale to Grindleford multi-day hike guide for a full overview, including kit list, meals, what …

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Day 2: YHA Castleton Losehill to YHA Hathersage (11.3km)

This YHA Castleton Losehill to YHA Hathersage walk forms Day 2 of a 3-day hike from Edale to Grindleford, staying at YHAs and using the Hope Valley Line to return to Edale from Grindleford by train. Head over to the Edale to Grindleford multi-day hike guide for a full overview, including kit list, meals, what …

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Day 3: YHA Hathersage to Grindleford Station (4.3km)

This YHA Hathersage to Grindleford Station walk forms Day 3 of a 3-day hike from Edale to Grindleford, staying at YHAs and using the Hope Valley Line to return to Edale from Grindleford by train. Head over to the Edale to Grindleford multi-day hike guide for a full overview, including kit list, meals, what you …

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Ramsden Reservoir walk, including a pub-stop (4.2km, circular)

In the far north-eastern tip of Yorkshire’s Peak District, this circular Ramsden Reservoir walk offers lots of variety to keep all family members happy; there’s the beautiful views over the reservoir itself, woodland and streams to play in, open pastures, and even a pub-stop enroute. This is quite a hilly route with lots of ups …

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Ashford-in-the Water walk to Monsal Head (circular 6.2km)

Ashford-in-the-Water is a picture-postcard village in the heart of the Peak District and this circular walk leads you up to Monsal Head and back. Combine this walk with a pub lunch half way round at The Stables Bar at Monsal Head, or at The Bulls Head in Ashford-in-the-Water afterwards. Kids will love walking through the …

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Bakewell to Haddon Hall walk (circular, 8.4km)

A picturesque circular walk from the historic market town of Bakewell along the River Wye to the grand Haddon Hall estate, returning via open farmland and through Bakewell cemetery. Despite the town being a tourist hotspot, this circular Bakewell to Haddon Hall walk leads you away from the hustle and bustle, along quiet footpaths. Indeed …

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Top 10 Peak District walks with kids (1km to 10km)

There are over 80 Peak district family walks featured on this Peak District Kids website, from toddler walks and pram-friendly walks, to epic walks up Kinder Scout. These have all been tested by kids, for kids, to ensure they get the thumbs up from the people who matter. For the first time visitor, the choice …

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White Hall Outdoor Centre: family and kids-only activity days REVIEW

White Hall Outdoor Centre in the Peak District offers superb outdoor pursuits days for both families and kids on their own. Read on for our review. White Hall Outdoor Centre provided Peak District Kids with two complimentary activity days for purpose of this honest review and social media coverage. Stepping off from a (what seemed …

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