The edges of Combs Moss near Chapel-en-le-Frith
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
Choose a day with good visibility and enjoy the excellent views from this excellent section of high ground.
Ladder Hill & Combs Reservoir
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A rewarding walk with superb views going along streams and Combs Reservoir.
Combs Moss circuit
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A scenic circuit of the little-known plateau of Combs Moss, featuring the imposing Castle Naze hillfort.
Combs village and Reservoir
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A short, mostly level stroll round the village and its idyllic wooded reservoir.
Bugsworth Basin & Chinley Park
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
Stroll along a former tramway to explore a historic canal basin, returning via a local nature reserve.
South Head Horseshoe
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A mixture of craggy gritstone uplands and softer valley country, including a section of the Peak Forest Tramway.
Eccles Pike and Bugsworth Basin
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A stiff climb to a fine viewpoint returning via a route full of industrial archaeology.
Comb Reservoir Circular
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
Circular route initially beside Comb Reservoir before climbing gently to Blackshaw Hall before descending back to reservoir.
Chinley Churn & South Head
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk provides a useful introduction to walking in this part of the National Park.
Edale Station
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A demanding linear mountain-biking/hiking route over the shoulder of Kinder Scout.
South Head
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
An energetic stroll along the Pennine Bridleway with gentler streamside interludes.
Cracken Edge - Sheepfold
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Quarry remains and superb views over the valley to Kinder Scout, Chinley and Eccles Pike.
Peak Forest Canal
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Good views over Whaley Bridge and Toddbrook Reservoir on the outward journey, and an easy canalside return.
Cracken Edge
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
The climb to the quarries of Cracken Edge is rewarded by a high-level promenade with industrial relics and fine views.
Whitehough & Eccles Pike
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Starting out along the Peak Forest Tramway, returning via a climb to the elevated viewpoint of Eccles Pike.
South Head & Cracken Edge
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A hilly all-day walk with pub stops available at various points along the way.
Whaley Bridge & Peak Forest Canal
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Over the hill to the historic canal town of Whaley Bridge, with an easy return along the towpath.
Eccles Pike
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A short but energetic stroll to a prominent local landmark, with glorious views in all directions.
Fernilee Reservoir
Departure from Hartington Upper Quarter (Derbyshire)
Very easy walk with a choice of well sign-posted routes through the woods on the north side of the water. Suitable for playing Gruffalo Woods with the kids! It's not worth taking scooters as the uneven ground will undoubtedly tip them off and bikes are not allowed.
Barber Booth Circular
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Circular route starting from Barber Booth via section of Pennine Way Grindsbrook and Edale.
Kinder Scout & the Downfall
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk exploring the Kinder Scout plateau via Kinder Reservoir.
Bowden Bridge & Hill Houses
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
An easy circular walk along the River Sett via Hill Houses and Booth Farm.
Shooting Cabin & Twenty Trees
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk along the river via Kinder Reservoir and the Snake Path.
Kinder Reservoir circuit
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.
Mam Tor Circular
Departure from Peak Forest (Derbyshire)
Circular route from Mam Tor along the ridge to Hollins Cross and Black Tor with a possible detour to Loose Hill. Return via Tor Side.
Kinder Downfall from Hayfield
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
Starting from Hayfield, Derbyshire, this Peak District walk visits Kinder Downfall. Starting from the point where the Mass Trespass began, the route uses William Clough to reach the plateau. Descent is via Kinder Low and Edale Cross back to the start.
Rushup Edge & Edale from Mam Nick
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
This Peak District route is a classic offering some great views from Rushup Edge before dropping down to the picturesque dale above Edale. The route is rarely quiet and on good days there are usually many people enjoying this walk.
Kinder Low and Mount Famine from Hayfield
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
Kinder Low and Mount Famine are combined in this Peak District walk from Hayfield. This circuit on the western edges of the Kinder Scout plateau concentrates on these interesting outliers, which despite their modest height, offer good views and pleasant walking.
Fernilee Reservoir in the Goyt Valley
Departure from Hartington Upper Quarter (Derbyshire)
This relaxed walk is beautiful whatever the season with the reservoir adding to the scene.
To Lantern Pike
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A gentle walk from Hayfield going through Birch Vale Reservoir and Lantern Pike.
Old Dam & Sparrowpit from Mam Tor
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that includes some less walked areas of the National Park. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes and includes walking the main ridge of Rushup Edge.
Bowden Bridge & Peep-o-Day
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A brisk river and hillside walk with good views passing via Mount Famine ridge.
Shooting Cabin and Little Hayfield
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
Wide views, heather moorland, and the pretty hamlet of Little Hayfield.
Kinder Downfall round
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A classic Dark Peak circuit featuring Derbyshire’s highest waterfall and a section of the Pennine Way.
Kinder Scout & the Downfall
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A classic gritstone hike, climbing to the Kinder plateau and Derbyshire’s tallest waterfall.
Hayfield village
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll around the pretty village of Hayfield.
Kinder Reservoir circuit
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A scenic and relatively low-level walk below the gritstone edge of Kinder Scout, using permitted paths and rights-of-way to circumnavigate Kinder Reservoir.
South Head & Edale Cross from Hayfield
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
The village of Hayfield lies to the west of the highest land in the Peak District Park and this walk which lies wholly within Derbyshire offers some excellent walking. The outward route over Mount Famine offers good views and once Edale Cross is reached you are on the high moors. The return to Hayfield is full of interest too.
Mount Famine
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A fine gritstone edge, with views to Kinder Scout.
Taxal Edge, Jenkin Chapel and Pym Chair from Errwood Reservoir
Departure from Hartington Upper Quarter (Derbyshire)
This circular walk explores the Goyt Valley and the ridge lying the west. The route includes some steep climbs but offers excellent views throughout. Some paths may be muddy after periods of prolonged rain.
Ringing Roger & Edale Cross from Edale
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk starts from Edale village and climbs onto Kinder Scout via Ringing Roger. The route provides rough moorland walking on relatively quiet paths and includes Upper Grindsbrook, Crowden Brook and Edale Cross before descending Jacob's Ladder on the return to Edale.
Grindsbrook and Edale Head from Edale
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Grindsbrook and Edale Head are two of the highlights of this Peak District walk from Edale. Superb walking high above Edale on the Kinder Scout Plateau provides excellent views over this part of Derbyshire. Choose a good day for this route as poor weather makes navigation tricky.
Hope Cross & Ringing Roger from Edale
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the eastern end of the Kinder plateau. Starting from Edale the route follows the slopes of Kinder to reach Hope Cross. From here the walk continues to gain height and follows a high level route for the return via Ringing Roger to Edale.
The Great Ridge from Edale
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
This ridge walk is a very popular excursion mainly because of the excellent views.
Rushup Edge & Crowden Tower from Edale
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk starts from Edale and explores Rushup Edge, Brown Knoll, Edale Cross, Crowden Tower and Grindslow Knoll. The route contains many of the key features of this dramatic part of the Derbyshire Peak district and should be saved for a fine day.
Upper and Barber Booth
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Sample the opening of the Pennine Way and explore three of the Vale of Edale’s pretty hamlets.
Mam Tor and Castleton
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Geological curiosities abound on this classic walk on the junction between gritstone and limestone.
Kinder Scout and Snake Pass
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
A demanding but spectacular moorland crossing of Derbyshire’s highest hill to visit an iconic coaching inn.
New Mills & Millennium Walkway
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Experience the dramatic Torrs gorge, a section of the Peak Forest Canal, and wide views over the Sett valley.
Lantern Pike
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Climb to our local hilltop with splendid views over Hayfield village to Kinder Scout.
Kinder Scout, Derbyshire
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Take a classic gritstone hike to Derbyshire’s highest hill and tallest waterfall, plus pretty Hayfield village.
Edale
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Great popular walk from Edale village. Dog friendly
The Sett Valley & edge of Kinder without a car
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A linear walk onto the Kinder Scout plateau using the train for the return.
Cobden Edge
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A scenic walk over the hill behind the Pack Horse, featuring wide westward views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
Whitle
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll, featuring fine views up the Sett valley to Kinder Scout, and a pretty hamlet of old cottages and farmhouses.
Lantern Pike, Birch Vale
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A rewarding walk to a fine local viewpoint, returning via the Sett Valley Trail, a disused railway line.
The Millennium Walkway, New Mills
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A moderate stroll down into New Mills, returning via the spectacular Millennium Walkway and a pretty riverside park.
Roman Bridge
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A scenic hike (also suitable for mountain bikes) along ancient trackways to a packhorse bridge over the River Goyt.
New Mills & Strines
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Stroll down into New Mills via pretty Whitle, cross the spectacular Millennium Walkway, then climb to the Peak Forest Canal, before descending to cross the Goyt and then climbing back to the Pack Horse via Brook Bottom, another attractive hamlet.
Mellor Cross
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Field paths and green lanes to a local landmark and viewpoint.
Brook Bottom & Whitle
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A route featuring Mellor Cross, passing through two attractive stone-built hamlets.
Roman Lakes & Mellor Cross and Cobden Edge
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A pleasant stroll with views to the River Goyt and the beauty spot of Roman Lakes.
Rowarth Mountain Biking Route
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A demanding route for mountain bikers, much of it off-road on a variety of challenging surfaces.
Kinder Reservoir and Hayfield
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A varied all-day hike with close-up views of Kinder Scout. Several moderate climbs and descents.
Lantern Pike, Rowarth
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A fairly gradual ascent to a heathery hilltop and viewpoint, with a steep descent and a return through farmland.
Coombes Rocks and Cown Edge
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A walk including three gritstone edges, all with fabulous views: Coombes Rocks overlook the village of Charlesworth; Cown Edge is a partly quarried edge with views to Kinder Scout, and Lantern Pike
is a well-known local summit.
Rowarth Brook
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll along a pretty stream valley known locally as Little Switzerland.
Robin Hood’s Picking Rods
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A breezy walk to an ancient monument, with wide views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
Rowarth river & moorland loop
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Start and finish at The Little Mill Inn, walk beside Rowarth Brook up the wooded valley (known as Little Switzerland to the locals) and then head uphill to the moors above Rowarth for amazing views of The Peak District, Kinder Scout and the Cheshire plain.
Chee Dale, Worm Hill and Monks Dale circular
Departure from Wormhill (Derbyshire)
This is a glorious walk in the Peak District National Park, starting on the Monsal Trail, before heading down to walk upstream along the river Wye in the limestone gorge of Chee Dale, then heading over the top of Worm Hill before heading back to the car park via the moss covered landscape of Monks Dale.
Chelmorton & Deep Dale
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Flowery meadows, a riverside stroll, spectacular limestone scenery, a pretty village and a prehistoric burial site.
Chee Dale
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Adventurous familes will love this walk through some of the Peak District's most impressive limestone scenery.
Priestcliffe
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Surfaced roads and tracks with fine views over the Wye valley.
Shining Tor and Axe Edge Moor
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day.
Deep Dale & Chelmorton
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Impressive limestone cliffs and caves, a pretty village and a cosy local pub.
Buxton via Cowdale
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A one-way stroll through a series of hamlets to the historic spa town of Buxton.
Taddington & Chee Dale
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A series of villages in spectacular limestone country, with an exciting riverside stretch.
Mellor stroll
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Brook Bottom and Mill Brow
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.
Brook Bottom and Mill Brow
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.
Mellor stroll
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Blackden Moor
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Lovely circular walk in the Peak District. This walk requires some scrambling.
Fairbrook Clough
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
An energetic climb is rewarded by stunning views over the Snake Pass from the northern edge of Kinder Scout.
River Ashop and Kinder Scout
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Two valleys, one quiet and remote, the second intimate and pretty, linked by a dramatic gritstone edge walk.
Ladyclough Woods
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Riverside and forest walking with no major hills to climb.
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.
Blackden Brook, Kinder, Crookstone Out Moor & Upper Ashop
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk comes with a warning as it's not suitable for those who don't like scrambling along the side of vertical banks or who are not happy crossing streams. It is undoubtedly easier to do the walk by going up Blackden Brook - rather than coming down it - and it is easier in good, dry weather. The reward is some great views!
Five Wells, Chelmorton
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Stroll to a prehistoric burial chamber with fine views.
Cown Edge & Whiteley Nab from Chunal
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the often rugged countryside on the eastern flank of Cown Edge. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes. In places careful navigation is essential.
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.
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.
Fair Brook & Kinder Downfall from Birchen Clough
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk on the quieter side of Kinder Scout provides the basis for a great day outdoors.The outward route takes you onto the plateau crossing wild moorland. Once Kinder Downfall is reached you can enjoy a downhill walk in some of the best scenry in this part of the National Park.
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