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…
This High Peak Trail and Cromford Canal walk is great for kids as they will love climbing on the old train carriage and wandering around Cromford Mills. Plus there are lots of giant rocks for kids who love climbing and the views across the quarry, Cromford and Riber Hill are stunning. The High Peak Trail…
This Ladybower cycle route takes you around one half of the Y-shaped reservoir along paved and gravel paths, and is one of our favourite Peak District cycle routes for families. It follows a similar route to our Ladybower Reservoir walk (which is pram friendly), however, this route keeps to the road on the Western side…
Unsurprisingly, due to it’s stunning beauty and iconic stepping stones across the River Dove, Dovedale is one of the most popular hotspots in the Peak District National Park, and Dovedale car park is often exceptionally busy. However, this Dovedale circular walk starts from the much quieter village of Thorpe, and leads you around Thorpe Cloud,…
This easy-going and flat River Derwent walk begins by the The Bridge Inn, Curbar, and leads along one side of the river to Froggatt Bridge, returning on the other side of the river, following a clockwise loop. It’s one of the prettiest Peak District river walks and arguably one of the best flat walks in…