This is a gentle, circular Ladybower Reservoir walk and pram friendly. Indeed, the well-surfaced paths all the way round make it perfect for families looking for a longer Peak District walk with a pram or buggy. Check out our Ladybower cycle route if you are looking to do the loop on bikes, as the it’s…
The circular Curbar Edge walk, which also takes in Froggatt Edge and White Edge, is a classic Peak District walk offering epic views, a trig point to bag, and a half-way pub stop. It’s one of our longer Peak District family walks, but kids will love the clambering on the boulders, which we save for…
The Rowsley end of the Matlock to Rowsley cycle path sits right on the southeast border of the Peak District National Park. Technically being outside the National Park boundary means that it perhaps lacks the remote and rustic vibes of the Monsal Trail or High Peak Trail, but in all honestly, this is the best…
Robin Hood’s Stride, close to Birchover and Elton, is one of the best walks in the Peak District for kids to climb and scramble over boulders. This large rock formation offers little caves, nooks and crannies, as well as an easy climbing route to the top for fantastic views. This is one of Mother Nature’s…
This circular Langsett Reservoir walk takes you right around the entire reservoir. It’s such special place, bursting full of rare wildlife, and is a lovely Peak District pub walk (stop at the Wagon and Horses towards the end of the walk). Boasting stunning views across the moorlands and down to the glistening water of the…
This easy-going Peak District family walk is a real hidden gem away from the tourist hotspots, offering picnic and paddle spots aplenty. Walk through the tall pine trees of Shillito Woods, take in the open views from Ramsley Moor, and play in the bubbling Blackleach Brook. Be warned that even in the summer months sections…
Summer is here and the Peak District is at it’s best with its carpet of vibrant green under a clear blue sky. The views from the escarpments, such as Stanage Edge and The Roaches, are stunning, and the woodland walks are bursting with colour, especially Stand Wood behind Chatsworth House. The urge to get out…
Situated on the Manchester edge of the Peak District National Park, this is an easy-going circular walk around Valehouse Reservoir that takes you over both Valehouse Reservoir Dam and Rhodeswood Reservoir Dam. There are interesting weirs and plug holes to spot enroute that help manage the flow of water along the reservoirs; Valehouse Reservoir is…
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…
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…