Peak Forest walks

This Peak District walk explores some of the highlights of Edale and its surrounding hills. The walk includes Mam Tor, Castleton Ridge, Edale and Ruship Edge. The second half of the walk uses some quieter paths.

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.

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.

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.

Circular route starting from Barber Booth via section of Pennine Way Grindsbrook and Edale.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A picturesque walk with some steep climbs. Starts in Castleton and takes the limestone way through Cave Dale. The walk then works is way overland to Mam Tor and along the Great Ridge to Back Tor. From here the walk goes towards Blue John Cavern before descending via Winnat's Pass and then over the field back to Castleton. Some steep climbs most notably Mam Tor and Back Tor - also some steep and rocky terrain/descents.

Walk in the Peak District. Will take you from Mid to North of The Peak District.

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.

Choose a day with good visibility and enjoy the excellent views from this excellent section of high ground.

This ridge walk is a very popular excursion mainly because of the excellent views.

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.

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.

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.

A classic ridge walk to a fine viewpoint, followed by a visit to a historic village and a pleasant riverside return.

Two spectacular limestone gorges with an optional ascent to the hillfort and viewpoint on Mam Tor.

Stroll through pretty Castleton village and visit two of the area’s famous limestone caverns on foot.

Sample the opening of the Pennine Way and explore three of the Vale of Edale’s pretty hamlets.

Geological curiosities abound on this classic walk on the junction between gritstone and limestone.

A demanding but spectacular moorland crossing of Derbyshire’s highest hill to visit an iconic coaching inn.

A scenic circuit of the little-known plateau of Combs Moss, featuring the imposing Castle Naze hillfort.

A short, mostly level stroll round the village and its idyllic wooded reservoir.

A rewarding walk with superb views going along streams and Combs Reservoir.

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

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

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

Stroll along a former tramway to explore a historic canal basin, returning via a local nature reserve.

A mixture of craggy gritstone uplands and softer valley country, including a section of the Peak Forest Tramway.

A stiff climb to a fine viewpoint returning via a route full of industrial archaeology.

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

Circular route initially beside Comb Reservoir before climbing gently to Blackshaw Hall before descending back to reservoir.

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.

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.

A gentle stroll round the historic village of Hope with a pretty interlude along the River Noe.

A stiff climb to a superb rocky viewpoint with a delightful return through heathery hillside and riverside meadows.

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.

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.

Adventurous familes will love this walk through some of the Peak District's most impressive limestone scenery.

Flowery meadows, a riverside stroll, spectacular limestone scenery, a pretty village and a prehistoric burial site.

Surfaced roads and tracks with fine views over the Wye valley.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

An interesting walk through fields and impressive limestone scenery.

Experience at length the dramatic limestone scenery of five dales, including a beautiful stretch alongside the Wye and the famous Chee Dale stepping stones.

Stroll to a prehistoric burial chamber with fine views.

Impressive limestone cliffs and caves, a pretty village and a cosy local pub.

A one-way stroll through a series of hamlets to the historic spa town of Buxton.

A series of villages in spectacular limestone country, with an exciting riverside stretch.

An energetic climb is rewarded by stunning views over the Snake Pass from the northern edge of Kinder Scout.

Two valleys, one quiet and remote, the second intimate and pretty, linked by a dramatic gritstone edge walk.

Riverside and forest walking with no major hills to climb.

A hill walk followed by a stroll along the reservoir makes this a worthwhile outing.

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.

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.

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.