High above the Victorian spa town of Buxton, stands Solomon’s Tower proudly perched on the summit of Grin Low. The views from the top are very impressive, and on a very clear day you can even see across to Mam Tor. It’s an easy walk through woodland from the Poole’s Cavern car park to the …
This Eyam Moor walk is one of our more challenging family walks as hardly any of the walk is flat. It descends down over Eyam Moor into woodland to Bretton Brook, and then climbs up again alongside open pastures. Your efforts are rewarded with vast open views across to Hathersage, Stanage Edge and Win Hill. …
Derwent Dam, which towers above the northern tip of Ladybower Reservoir, is an impressive feat of engineering and is an incredible site when flowing after heavy rain or snow melt. It’s a short walk to get here from Fairholmes Car Park, and there’s a detour to a short nature trail enroute for little ones to …
“Now this is the way to finish a walk!” exclaimed my 7 year old as he jumped into the pool and emerged in a floating star shape with a big sigh. You’d think after a three hour hike he’d want to veg out in front of the TV. But on return to Haddon Grove from …
On 3rd November 1948, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (American bomber) called Overexposed crashed into the Peak District moorlands, near Higher Shelf Stones on Bleaklow. Part of the 16th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, used for military photography, the plane crashed due to a fatal navigation error in poor visibility. All thirteen crew members lost their lives. Much of the …
Please note: logging has damaged footpaths on the Snake Woodlands walk, and littering is a growing problem. We’re not sure why this area receives such little care, but wanted to give you a heads-up. Snake Pass is one of the most spectacular roads in England offering expansive moorland views. But tucked half way along this …
Please note that one of the Hathersage Stepping Stones is dislodged. They are passable, but can be tricky for little legs. Also, after heavy rainfall and often in the winter months, the stepping stones are submerged and impassable. This walk is one to save for when water levels are low and there has been a …
Get your little ones out of their carrier and active on this short toddler walk near Hathersage. There are magical forests to explore and stunning views to admire. This walk will lead you across quaint wooden bridges over bubbling brooks with opportunities for rock scrambling, den building and stick stacking, before heading out onto Little …
As part of the Peak District National Park falls within the Sheffield boundary, the city of Sheffield is frequently called England’s outdoor city. Indeed, the National Park is very accessible for those living or working in Sheffield, especially with the Hope Valley train line that connects Sheffield to Manchester with a handful of stop in …
On this Peak District Kids website we share over 60 free walking guides for parents planning adventures in the Peak District with their kids. Every single walk has been tested out by kids for kids, so you can be assured that it’s a walk that will kids will enjoy. Each walking guide comes with parking …