Please note that this Errwood Reservoir walk gets exceptionally muddy in the wetter months along the moorland footpaths to the east of the reservoir. Over in the western part of Derbyshire’s Peak District, not too far from Buxton, lies the beautiful Goyt Valley, a popular hiking destination with moorland paths and two large reservoirs fed…
Shining Tor is the highest hill in Cheshire’s Peak District at 559 metres, yet this walk allows you to feel on top of the world without too much of an uphill challenge. Indeed, this Shining Tor walk is one of the best view walks in the Peak District and a great Peak District trig point…
The Dale Dike Reservoir walk oozes with calm and tranquillity as you amble through woodland and meadows following the water’s edge. Waves gently lap against the sandy shores, twisted old trees grow as close to the reservoir as possible, and the sky reflects upon the water; you can’t help but feel relaxed on this Peak District…
The High Peak Trail in the Derbyshire Peak District follows the old railway trackbed from Dowlow, near Buxton, to Cromford. This circular Minninglow walk starts by following the trail at Minninglow, high up on the embankment, before cutting through the hillside. Kids will love playing in the old quarry and finding leftover sections of the…
Featuring the best Peak District walks from train stations and bus stops for families On sunny weekends and school holidays, parking in the Peak District can often be an absolute nightmare, and we always advise arriving before 10am to guarantee a parking spot. But if you want to avoid the parking dramas, why not ride…
Synonymous with delicious tarts and puddings, Bakewell is a bustling market town in the heart of the White Peak and a superb base for a family walk. With Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall on the doorstep, as well as the Monsal Trail, there are some lovely circular Bakewell walks that start and end in the…
Ramshaw Rocks is a distinct rocky outcrop that towers over the main road (A53) between Buxton and Leek on the Staffordshire side of the Peak District. It offers superb views of Hen Cloud, The Roaches, and beyond to Tittesworth Reservoir and Leek, and kids will love scrambling over the boulders here. This Ramshaw Rocks walk…
Curbar Edge offers some of the most impressive views in the Peak District and is best saved for a clear day (which also means that you should arrive early to get a parking spot). This short Curbar Edge walk leads you to the best viewpoints and returns via woodland that sits in front of the…
Thor’s Cave is an iconic natural cavern perched on the side of the Manifold Valley. Don’t forget to pack your torch on this Peak District walk as the kids will love climbing and exploring deep into the dark chamber at the back of the cave (and gloves are a good idea for scrambling). Please note…
Longshaw Estate is a beautiful expanse of parkland, moors and ancient woodland. You’ll find yourself wanting to return again and again with so many different routes to try out. It’s great for kids with dens to play in, tree stumps to jump on, logs to balance on, and plenty of open space for them to…