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Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood
Visorando Member
5.76 mi
+682 ft
-666 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ashford in the Water CP (Derbyshire)
A lovely walk from Ashford in the Water taking in a wide range of terrains including two dales, the River Wye and the Great Shacklow Wood. It's a good un!
Miller's Dale & Cressbrook Dale from Tideswell Dale
5.67 mi
+689 ft
-676 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Litton CP (Derbyshire)
This circular Peak District walk starts in Tideswell Dale and continues through Miller's Dale into Ravensdale. The route is an ideal introduction to this area which is popular for walkers.
Win Hill from Hope
6.70 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hope (Derbyshire)
A rewarding ascent of a Peak District hill that offers fine views into Edale. An ascent of Win Hill includes a stiff climb onto the ridge but otherwise this a an easy and relaxing walk.
Castleton Ridge from Hope village
7.92 mi
+1,447 ft
-1,447 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hope (Derbyshire)
The Castleton Ridge in Derbyshire is one of the great ridge walks in the Peak District. Starting from Hope the walk includes Lose Hill and Mam Tor before returning via Castleton to the start.
Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton
5.66 mi
+968 ft
-965 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Hollins Cross, Mam Tor and Cavedale are highlights of this Peak District walk from Castleton. The walk includes both Dark and White Peak scenery and generally follows well marked footpaths.
Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale
7.95 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Youlgreave (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that traverses pretty Lathkill and Bradford Dales. The walk also includes a section of the Limestone Way.
Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor
7.55 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Edensor CP (Derbyshire)
Really lovely varied walk starting at Calton Lees and climbing up to Calton Pastures with great views over the surrounding area of Bakewell and Chatsworth House. After passing the house climb through Stand Wood and return to the car park via Beeley.
Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington
5.49 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
2h 50
Easy
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.
Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield
7.76 mi
+896 ft
-879 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thorpe CP (Derbyshire)
Lovely walk through one the Peak District's most famous dales, the beautiful village of Alstonfield, finishing with a traverse around Bunster Hill. This is a great walk on a sunny winter's day as the sun shines into Dovedale most of the day.
Hollins Cross & Lose Hill from Castleton
5.91 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,096 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that takes in some of the highlights of the area to the north of Castelton. The route is varied, offers some wonderful views and is generally easy to follow.
Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington
8.88 mi
+636 ft
-633 ft
4h 40
Moderate
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.
Grindsbrook and Edale Head from Edale
7.81 mi
+1,519 ft
-1,526 ft
4h 55
Moderate
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.
Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version)
5.94 mi
+541 ft
-541 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Youlgreave (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk provides a shorter route for visiting Lathkill and Bradford Dales.
Magpie Mine & Over Haddon from Ashford-in-the Water
7.06 mi
+837 ft
-833 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ashford in the Water CP (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk starts in the pretty village of Ashford-in-the-Water and explores the limestone country lying to the south of the Wye Valley. The routes visits the remains of Magpie Mine, the village of Over Haddon and uses mainly field paths to complete the route.
Hardwick Hall and the Rowthorne Trail
6.74 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
Hardwick Hall offers many different walking paths.
This particular walk is a good introduction to both the hall and the Rowthorne and Teversal Trails. Lovely walk through different landscapes, relatively flat and easy going except for the hill in Hardwick There are several variations incorporating other routes including Pleasley Country Park.
Monsal Trail & Ashford-in-the-Water from Lees Bottom
8.89 mi
+771 ft
-751 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Taddington CP (Derbyshire)
A circular Peak District Walk that inclues a number of the highlights of the area to the west of Bakewell. The route includes sections along the River Wye, visits Monsal Head, uses a section of the Monsal Trail and Great Shacklow Wood. The walk does have a sting in the tail as there is a lengthy ascent towards the end of the walk.
The Great Ridge from Edale
8.55 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
This ridge walk is a very popular excursion mainly because of the excellent views.
Hope Cross & Ringing Roger from Edale
7.50 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,460 ft
4h 45
Moderate
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.
Cave Dale and Winnats Pass from Castleton
4.55 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk from Castleton takes you south and crosses some typical limestone scenery, providing some good views across the valley to Castleton's Great Ridge. You walk through Cave Dale and are also descend through the dramatic Winnats Pass.
Bleaklow from Old Glossop
8.53 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,512 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones feature in this Peak District walk from Old Glossop. Other highlights include the Wain Stones, Yellow Stacks and Doctor's Gate. This moorland can be wild and desolate in bad weather so save this walk for a dry day with good visibility.
Kinder Downfall from Hayfield
8.41 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,575 ft
5h 15
Moderate
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.
From Baslow to Rowsley and Beeley
12.83 mi
+997 ft
-994 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
This is a varied walk skirting the Chatsworth Estate through woods and moorland.
Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington
6.73 mi
+600 ft
-597 ft
3h 35
Moderate
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.
Lea Riber Tansley
7.08 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cromford CP (Derbyshire)
A good mixed terrain walk with great views. The early footpath rising through the woods was not well used so poorly defined.
Winster and Surrounds
5.14 mi
+653 ft
-650 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Winster CP (Derbyshire)
Nice, easy fine weather walk starting from the beautiful village of Winster. Lovely views as you travel through different terrains.
Fernilee Reservoir in the Goyt Valley
6.02 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Upper Quarter (Derbyshire)
This relaxed walk is beautiful whatever the season with the reservoir adding to the scene.
Rowarth river & moorland loop
3.20 mi
+449 ft
-440 ft
1h 50
Moderate
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.
Alport Castles from Fairholme
8.81 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,076 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
This Peak District Walk starts from Fairholme and includes Ladybower and Derwent resevoirs, a moorland section and the dramatic Alport Castles where a large landslip was the cause of the current scenic interest.
South Head & Edale Cross from Hayfield
7.78 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,194 ft
4h 40
Moderate
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.
New Mills & Strines
Association / Club / Walk leader6.61 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
3h 40
Moderate
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.
Brushfield, Miller's Dale and Monsal Head from Lees Bottom
6.47 mi
+719 ft
-715 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Taddington CP (Derbyshire)
This Peak District circuit visits the hamlet of Brushfield before following the Wye Valley back to the start. The walk passes infamous Litton Mill, Cressbrook and Monsal Head.
Crook Hill & Ladybower Reservoir
6.51 mi
+738 ft
-735 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
A hill walk followed by a stroll along the reservoir makes this a worthwhile outing.
Rushup Edge & Crowden Tower from Edale
9.64 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,614 ft
5h 50
Difficult
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.
The edges of Combs Moss near Chapel-en-le-Frith
6.36 mi
+712 ft
-686 ft
3h 35
Moderate
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.
Taxal Edge, Jenkin Chapel and Pym Chair from Errwood Reservoir
7.95 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,047 ft
4h 35
Moderate
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.
Five Dales
9.38 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,060 ft
5h 15
Difficult
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.
Rushup Edge & Edale from Mam Nick
6.56 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,342 ft
4h 10
Moderate
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.
Ringing Roger & Edale Cross from Edale
9.16 mi
+1,578 ft
-1,542 ft
5h 35
Moderate
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.
Fernilee Reservoir
2.82 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 30
Easy
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.
New Mills & Millennium Walkway
5.97 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Experience the dramatic Torrs gorge, a section of the Peak Forest Canal, and wide views over the Sett valley.
Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington
6.03 mi
+453 ft
-407 ft
3h 10
Easy
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.
Kinder Low and Mount Famine from Hayfield
8.45 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,493 ft
5h 10
Moderate
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.
Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington
7.10 mi
+587 ft
-581 ft
3h 45
Moderate
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.
Chinley Churn & South Head
6.77 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,184 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk provides a useful introduction to walking in this part of the National Park.
Speedwell Cavern from Castelton
3.66 mi
+459 ft
-466 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk follows a relatively low level circuit of the head of the valley offering good views of the Great Ridge. You are also able to see the large landslip on the flank of Mam Tor.
Thorpe and Dovedale
5.75 mi
+358 ft
-367 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
A walk of endless vistas, visiting a Peak District classic and returning via an extended stroll along the beautiful Dove.
Ladder Hill & Combs Reservoir
4.80 mi
+696 ft
-696 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A rewarding walk with superb views going along streams and Combs Reservoir.
Ilkeston, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
0.95 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Erewash (Derbyshire)
This is a short urban walk around the centre of Ilkeston which traces the connections of the town to the Pentrich Rising of 1817. In the early 1800s Ilkeston was a village of 2000 people. William Felkin, born here in 1795, a framework knitter or stockinger, became mayor of Nottingham and a respected historian. He recalled that ‘the streets were dirty and unpaved’ and ‘noted the ‘squalid wretchedness of their abodes’, many ‘little better than huts inside or outside.This is Walk 23 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
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