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Bleaklow from Old Glossop
Visorando Member
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.
Torside Clough from Longdendale
4.43 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,017 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
A rewarding half day route onto Bleaklow that provides a taste of its wild beauty.
Bleaklow Head from Longendale
7.08 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,407 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow Head from Longendale is a Peak District walk on the wild side. Using rarely walked parts of the Bleaklow moors. This moorland and edge walk takes you to the high land of Bleaklow in the northern sector of the Peak District National Park. It is best undertaken in fine weather preferably after a dry spell. With poor visibility always a potential hazard, map reading skills and the ability to use a compass are advantageous.
Arnfield & Swallow’s Wood
Association / Club / Walk leader3.02 mi
+308 ft
-315 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A leisurely reservoir and woodland stroll, visiting a local nature reserve.
Crowden via Lad’s Leap
8.49 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A demanding moorland walk with superb views, followed by an easy and level return.
The Longdendale Chain
3.81 mi
+135 ft
-154 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Mostly level walking around one, two or three of the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley
Torside reservoir
7.23 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,086 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Lovely circular walk around Torside reservoir to see longdendale and the wild pennines. Dog friendly.
Cown Edge & Whiteley Nab from Chunal
6.58 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 55
Moderate
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.
Fair Brook & Kinder Downfall from Birchen Clough
8.44 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,227 ft
5h 00
Moderate
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.
Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones from the Snake Pass
9.66 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,158 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow offers some excellent walks and this Peak District route used minor paths to explore Higher Shelf Stones, Bleaklow and Grains in the Water.
Coombs Ridge, Cown Edge from Broadbottom
6.24 mi
+922 ft
-925 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
This area sees few walkers yet there is much of interest and grand views.
Cown Edge from Broadbottom
7.25 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,014 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
This Peak District walk follows a circuit that inclues Cown Edge, which offers some fine views towards Manchester. The route is easy to follow and includes a substantial section of the Cown Edge Way.
Ladyclough Woods
2.04 mi
+299 ft
-295 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Riverside and forest walking with no major hills to climb.
River Ashop and Kinder Scout
7.93 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,148 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Two valleys, one quiet and remote, the second intimate and pretty, linked by a dramatic gritstone edge walk.
Fairbrook Clough
4.55 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 05
Difficult
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
An energetic climb is rewarded by stunning views over the Snake Pass from the northern edge of Kinder Scout.
Harrop Edge
1.45 mi
+256 ft
-230 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
An easy stroll round a nearby hill, with wide views over Manchester and the Dark Peak.
Wild Bank Hill
3.45 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
A taste of heather moorland as you climb to the local trig-point, with wide views over Manchester.
Swineshaw Reservoirs & Wild Bank Hill
6.59 mi
+971 ft
-965 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
A longer walk featuring a scenic valley and a stiff climb to a fine moorland viewpoint.
Coombes Rocks and Cown Edge
7.47 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 20
Difficult
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
1.22 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll along a pretty stream valley known locally as Little Switzerland.
Robin Hood’s Picking Rods
3.59 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A breezy walk to an ancient monument, with wide views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
Lantern Pike, Rowarth
4.92 mi
+709 ft
-679 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A fairly gradual ascent to a heathery hilltop and viewpoint, with a steep descent and a return through farmland.
Kinder Reservoir and Hayfield
10.58 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,378 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A varied all-day hike with close-up views of Kinder Scout. Several moderate climbs and descents.
Rowarth Mountain Biking Route
17.96 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,323 ft
1 hr
Very difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A demanding route for mountain bikers, much of it off-road on a variety of challenging surfaces.
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.
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.
Kinder Downfall Circular from Bowden Bridge Car Park
7.64 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,388 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A good stiff climb up William Clough and onto the Pennine Way, skirting the edge round to Kinder Downfall, where you can stop for a break, something to eat and appreciate the view. Then onto Kinder Low Trig via Edale Rocks and down Kinder Low End.
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.
Mount Famine
4.72 mi
+886 ft
-886 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A fine gritstone edge, with views to Kinder Scout.
Kinder Reservoir circuit
6.00 mi
+814 ft
-784 ft
3h 30
Moderate
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.
Kinder Scout & the Downfall
8.22 mi
+1,673 ft
-1,644 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A classic gritstone hike, climbing to the Kinder plateau and Derbyshire’s tallest waterfall.
Shooting Cabin and Little Hayfield
3.66 mi
+561 ft
-561 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
Wide views, heather moorland, and the pretty hamlet of Little Hayfield.
Kinder Downfall round
9.22 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,565 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A classic Dark Peak circuit featuring Derbyshire’s highest waterfall and a section of the Pennine Way.
Hayfield village
1.09 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll around the pretty village of Hayfield.
Bowden Bridge & Peep-o-Day
4.49 mi
+607 ft
-591 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A brisk river and hillside walk with good views passing via Mount Famine ridge.
Kinder Scout & the Downfall
7.43 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk exploring the Kinder Scout plateau via Kinder Reservoir.
Shooting Cabin & Twenty Trees
2.97 mi
+453 ft
-469 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk along the river via Kinder Reservoir and the Snake Path.
Kinder Reservoir circuit
5.09 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.
Bowden Bridge & Hill Houses
2.05 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
An easy circular walk along the River Sett via Hill Houses and Booth Farm.
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.
To Lantern Pike
3.76 mi
+640 ft
-659 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A gentle walk from Hayfield going through Birch Vale Reservoir and Lantern Pike.
Blackden Moor
3.60 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,135 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Lovely circular walk in the Peak District. This walk requires some scrambling.
Blackden Brook, Kinder, Crookstone Out Moor & Upper Ashop
6.50 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 00
Moderate
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!
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.
Kinder Scout, Derbyshire
11.23 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,775 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Take a classic gritstone hike to Derbyshire’s highest hill and tallest waterfall, plus pretty Hayfield village.
Lantern Pike
3.31 mi
+689 ft
-673 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Climb to our local hilltop with splendid views over Hayfield village to Kinder Scout.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
5.01 mi
+807 ft
-781 ft
3h 00
Easy
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
2.01 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
1h 10
Easy
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
3.94 mi
+387 ft
-413 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Brook Bottom and Mill Brow
3.89 mi
+476 ft
-486 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
5.08 mi
+794 ft
-764 ft
3h 00
Moderate
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
2.01 mi
+246 ft
-249 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Saddleworth Edges
9.28 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,158 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
Absolute belter of a walk around 3 reservoirs with views from the top of Saddleworth moor, climbing down a cascading waterfall, all utterly stunning.
Dove Stone reservoir
7.65 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
Great easy walk around Dove Stone reservoir. Can be busy during summer holiday.
Dog Friendly.
New Mills & Strines
6.61 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.
Roman Bridge
5.94 mi
+932 ft
-935 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A scenic hike (also suitable for mountain bikes) along ancient trackways to a packhorse bridge over the River Goyt.
The Millennium Walkway, New Mills
4.47 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A moderate stroll down into New Mills, returning via the spectacular Millennium Walkway and a pretty riverside park.
Lantern Pike, Birch Vale
6.21 mi
+961 ft
-978 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A rewarding walk to a fine local viewpoint, returning via the Sett Valley Trail, a disused railway line.
Whitle
1.65 mi
+217 ft
-220 ft
0h 55
Easy
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.
Cobden Edge
3.42 mi
+479 ft
-486 ft
2h 00
Easy
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.
Roman Lakes & Mellor Cross and Cobden Edge
6.00 mi
+827 ft
-814 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A pleasant stroll with views to the River Goyt and the beauty spot of Roman Lakes.
Mellor Cross
2.08 mi
+269 ft
-246 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Field paths and green lanes to a local landmark and viewpoint.
Brook Bottom & Whitle
3.30 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A route featuring Mellor Cross, passing through two attractive stone-built hamlets.
Edale
4.90 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,283 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Great popular walk from Edale village. Dog friendly
Mam Tor and Castleton
6.59 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Geological curiosities abound on this classic walk on the junction between gritstone and limestone.
Kinder Scout and Snake Pass
14.36 mi
+2,664 ft
-2,651 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
A demanding but spectacular moorland crossing of Derbyshire’s highest hill to visit an iconic coaching inn.
Upper and Barber Booth
4.28 mi
+476 ft
-446 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Sample the opening of the Pennine Way and explore three of the Vale of Edale’s pretty hamlets.
Barber Booth Circular
3.30 mi
+371 ft
-367 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Circular route starting from Barber Booth via section of Pennine Way Grindsbrook and Edale.
The Sett Valley & edge of Kinder without a car
9.77 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A linear walk onto the Kinder Scout plateau using the train for the return.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holme & Marsden Clough from Ramsden Reservoir
8.89 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,280 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Holme Valley (West Yorkshire)
The South Pennines are part of the Peak District National Park and this walk explores the moors to the west of Holme. The route uses well trodden paths and tracks and offers some fine views during the course of the walk.
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