Brough Park and Brindley’s Mill
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Never far from the town centre, but with parkland and rural interludes.
Tittesworth Reservoir
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Lakeside walking and superb views.
The Churnet Valley
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Town and country walking with a long stretch alongside a canal feeder in the quiet Churnet valley.
The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside.
Around Tittesworth reservoir
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a circular walk around Tittesworth reservoir. Very family friendly walk. The area can be very busy during weekend and summer months.
The Roaches & Lud's Church
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a popular place to walk offering dramatic views in this part of North Staffordshire. This walk includes Lud's Church a deep chasm that has some interesting historical connections.
The Roaches
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a dominant feature of the North Staffordshire landscape and this walk provides a perfect introduction to this rugged area. An integral part of the Peak District National Park, this gritstone edge has superb views over the surrounding area.
The Roaches to Lud's Church
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a beautiful walk along The Roaches providing beautiful views from both sides of the ridge.
Manifold Valley loop - Wetton
Departure from Wetton (Staffordshire)
This circular walk brings you along riversides on the way visiting Thor's cave.
The Manifold Valley from Wetton
Departure from Wetton (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores The Manifold Valley in Staffordshire. The mostly high-level route is full of interest including Thor's Cave and Throwley Old Hall with magnificent views throughout.
The Cloud from Rushton Spencer
Departure from Rushton (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire linear walk starts in the village of Rushton Spencer near Leek and follows the Staffordshire Way to the summit of the Cloud. This local landmark offers some wonderful views across north Cheshire and north Staffordshire.
Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.
Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.
Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor
Departure from Longnor (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the uppear reaches of the Dove and Manifold Valleys. The route is generally easy to navigate and uses a series of paths and tracks across the Limestone country. Refreshments are available at the start and at Hartington.
Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor
Departure from Longnor (Staffordshire)
This route starts from the attractive North Staffordshire village of Longnor. It then crosses the Dove Valley into Derbyshire, passes through Earl Sterndale to climb High Wheeldon before re-crossing the Dove back into Staffordshire. The scenery en-route is varied with excellent views of this part of the Peak District throughout.
Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This Derbyshire walk starts from the village of Hartington and explores three limestone Dales. The route follows the River Dove and also includes a section through drystone walled fields above the village.
Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This walk from Hartington in Derbyshire follows a section of the River Dove. The route takes you through three limestone dales and across typical farming country for the area.
Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.
Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This walk explores Beresford Dale, through which the River Dove flows, before climbing up to the village of Alstonefield from where the route descends back into Dovedale for a return along the river to the start.
Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.
Upper Dove Valley from Hollinsclough
Departure from Hollinsclough (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the upper section of the Dove valley and sees few walkers.
To Beresford Dale from Hartington Hall Youth Hostel
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
A short and easy walk through Beresford Dale, which was an inspiration for the book 'The Compleat Angler' by Sir Izaac Walton. It also includes a variety of landscapes of limestone country, including lanes between dry stone walls and upland pasture.
Dovedale
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
Famous circular walk passing by the Dovedale stepping stones. Dog friendly.
Shutlingsloe
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Nice popular walk to Shutlingsloe summit. Dog friendly
Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.
Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.
Crowdecote & Pilsbury Castle
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A rewarding hike via a scenic hilltop to a pretty village and a Norman Castle site in the Dove Valley.
Monyash and Flagg
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Follow flower-lined green lanes to two limestone villages, and sample a short stretch of the High Peak Trail. Some gentle climbs, and muddy ground may be encountered after wet weather.
Flagg & Chelmorton
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Wander via field paths and country lanes through the villages of Flagg and Chelmorton, returning on the High Peak Trail. A shortcut along the Pennine Bridleway, omitting Chelmorton village, cuts a mile off the distance.
Kinderfields Edge
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A walk through sheep pastures with wide views and sturdy stone-built hill farms.
Rossendale Brook
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A streamside and farmland stroll with fine views to Sutton Common.
Macclesfield Forest & Shutlingsloe
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
An invigorating climb to a notable summit with glorious forest and moorland views (no dogs).
Gritstone stroll
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A fairly easy stroll up the hill behind the pub, offering good views to Tegg’s Nose and Sutton Common.
Langley and Tegg’s Nose
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
Featuring rolling hills, wooded reservoirs and an optional climb to a viewpoint with geological and industrial interest.
Sutton Common
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
After a pleasant ramble along a stream, the effort of climbing to the TV mast is rewarded by a scenic ridge walk.
Rossen Clough to Croker Hill
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This circular walk offers some great views around Rossen Clough.
Taddington & Chee Dale
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A series of villages in spectacular limestone country, with an exciting riverside stretch.
Buxton via Cowdale
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A one-way stroll through a series of hamlets to the historic spa town of Buxton.
Deep Dale & Chelmorton
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Impressive limestone cliffs and caves, a pretty village and a cosy local pub.
Trentabank to Shutlingsloe
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Lovely walk through forest and moorland from Trentabank to Shutlingsloe.
Shutlingsloe, Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest from Trentabank
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A Cheshire walk that explores the area around the Macclesfield Forest. The route includes Shutlingsloe, views towards Wildboarclough, the Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest
Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
From Ridgegate to Tegg's Nose, this walk passes through small hills and forests.
Shutlingsloe from Trentabank
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A short walk in the Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park. Shutlingsloe is known as the Cheshire Matterhorn and offers some excellent views.
Wildboarclough & Shutlingsloe
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A route to the summit of the Cheshire Matterhorn and more!
Tegg's Nose from Trentabank
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This Cheshire walk lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park and provides a pleasant excursion into this surprisingly beautiful part of Britain. The walk includes the viewpoint of Tegg's Nose and the trio of reservoirs in the valley.
Five Wells, Chelmorton
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Stroll to a prehistoric burial chamber with fine views.
Horseshoe and Deep Dales
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
An interesting walk through fields and impressive limestone scenery.
Five Dales
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Experience at length the dramatic limestone scenery of five dales, including a beautiful stretch alongside the Wye and the famous Chee Dale stepping stones.
Rossendale Ramble
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
This Cheshire Walk was produced to assist fundraising for the Rossendale Trust. The route covers a section of the Gritstone Way and other scenic parts of Cheshire. Some of the route lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park.
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