Hayfield walks

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.

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.

A circular walk exploring the Kinder Scout plateau via Kinder Reservoir.

A circular walk along the river via Kinder Reservoir and the Snake Path.

An easy circular walk along the River Sett via Hill Houses and Booth Farm.

A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.

A classic gritstone hike, climbing to the Kinder plateau and Derbyshire’s tallest waterfall.

Wide views, heather moorland, and the pretty hamlet of Little Hayfield.

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.

A brisk river and hillside walk with good views passing via Mount Famine ridge.

A classic Dark Peak circuit featuring Derbyshire’s highest waterfall and a section of the Pennine Way.

An easy stroll around the pretty village of Hayfield.

A fine gritstone edge, with views to Kinder Scout.

A gentle walk from Hayfield going through Birch Vale Reservoir and Lantern Pike.

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.

Experience the dramatic Torrs gorge, a section of the Peak Forest Canal, and wide views over the Sett valley.

Take a classic gritstone hike to Derbyshire’s highest hill and tallest waterfall, plus pretty Hayfield village.

Climb to our local hilltop with splendid views over Hayfield village to Kinder Scout.

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.

Quarry remains and superb views over the valley to Kinder Scout, Chinley and Eccles Pike.

An energetic stroll along the Pennine Bridleway with gentler streamside interludes.

A demanding linear mountain-biking/hiking route over the shoulder of Kinder Scout.

This Peak District walk provides a useful introduction to walking in this part of the National Park.