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Edale Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.55 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,339 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A demanding linear mountain-biking/hiking route over the shoulder of Kinder Scout.
South Head
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.74 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,076 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
An energetic stroll along the Pennine Bridleway with gentler streamside interludes.
Cracken Edge - Sheepfold
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.53 mi
+636 ft
-656 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Quarry remains and superb views over the valley to Kinder Scout, Chinley and Eccles Pike.
Chinley Churn & South Head
Visorando Member 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.
Bugsworth Basin & Chinley Park
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.78 mi
+266 ft
-295 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
Stroll along a former tramway to explore a historic canal basin, returning via a local nature reserve.
Eccles Pike and Bugsworth Basin
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.14 mi
+623 ft
-623 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A stiff climb to a fine viewpoint returning via a route full of industrial archaeology.
South Head Horseshoe
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.76 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,378 ft
4h 45
Moderate
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.
Peak Forest Canal
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.84 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
1h 30
Easy
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.61 mi
+1,017 ft
-988 ft
3h 00
Moderate
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.67 mi
+705 ft
-689 ft
2h 20
Moderate
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.55 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,575 ft
5h 20
Difficult
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.94 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 00
Easy
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.44 mi
+728 ft
-722 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A short but energetic stroll to a prominent local landmark, with glorious views in all directions.
Comb Reservoir Circular
Visorando Member 
3.73 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
Circular route initially beside Comb Reservoir before climbing gently to Blackshaw Hall before descending back to reservoir.
Bowden Bridge & Hill Houses
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Kinder Scout & the Downfall
Association / Club / Walk leader 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
Association / Club / Walk leader 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
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.09 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.
Kinder Downfall from Hayfield
Visorando Member 
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.
Kinder Downfall Circular from Bowden Bridge Car Park
Visorando Member 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 Low and Mount Famine from Hayfield
Visorando Member 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.
To Lantern Pike
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Bowden Bridge & Peep-o-Day
Association / Club / Walk leader 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 Downfall round
Association / Club / Walk leader 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
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.09 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll around the pretty village of Hayfield.
Shooting Cabin and Little Hayfield
Association / Club / Walk leader 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 Scout & the Downfall
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Kinder Reservoir circuit
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
South Head & Edale Cross from Hayfield
Visorando Member 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.
Mount Famine
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.72 mi
+886 ft
-886 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A fine gritstone edge, with views to Kinder Scout.
The edges of Combs Moss near Chapel-en-le-Frith
Visorando Member 
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.
Ladder Hill & Combs Reservoir
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Combs Moss circuit
Association / Club / Walk leader 9.04 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,119 ft
5h 10
Difficult
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.37 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A short, mostly level stroll round the village and its idyllic wooded reservoir.
New Mills & Millennium Walkway
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
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