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A Peak District Dales Walk from Tideswell
Visorando Member
6.69 mi
+633 ft
-607 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tideswell CP (Derbyshire)
A gentle circular walk through 5 dales in the White Peak starting at Tideswell visiting Tideswell Dale, Miller's Dale, Water-cum-Jolly Dale, Cressbrook Dale and Tansley Dale. As well as seeing the beauty of these dales you pass two historic mills (Litton Mill & Cressbrook Mill now converted to flats) which were at the forefront of Britain's Industrial Revolution.
Tideswell is a bustling Peak District village with plenty of amenities and makes a perfect place to celebrate the completion of this walk.
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.
Bamford and Ladybower Reservoir
4.49 mi
+338 ft
-328 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Bamford (Derbyshire)
Refreshments available after the dam (Yorkshire Bridge).
Stanage Edge
Association / Club / Walk leader6.28 mi
+1,014 ft
-965 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Derbyshire Dales (Derbyshire)
A Peak District classic, visiting Little John’s Grave and Robin Hood’s Cave!
Padley Gorge & Bole Hill
3.55 mi
+459 ft
-430 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Derbyshire Dales (Derbyshire)
Millstones galore, and a rocky valley to explore.
Derwentside stroll
2.43 mi
+351 ft
-341 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Derbyshire Dales (Derbyshire)
A pleasant riverside and woodland amble around Hathersage Booths area.
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.
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.
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.
Chee Dale, Worm Hill and Monks Dale circular
6.71 mi
+627 ft
-643 ft
3h 40
Difficult
Departure from Wormhill (Derbyshire)
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.
Win Hill
4.10 mi
+919 ft
-919 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hope (Derbyshire)
A stiff climb to a superb rocky viewpoint with a delightful return through heathery hillside and riverside meadows.
Hope village and the River Noe
1.40 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Hope (Derbyshire)
A gentle stroll round the historic village of Hope with a pretty interlude along the River Noe.
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.
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.
Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood
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!
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.
Winnats and Cave Dale
6.23 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,224 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Two spectacular limestone gorges with an optional ascent to the hillfort and viewpoint on Mam Tor.
Peak and Speedwell Caverns
2.53 mi
+367 ft
-341 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Stroll through pretty Castleton village and visit two of the area’s famous limestone caverns on foot.
Lose Hill and Hope village
7.34 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,263 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
A classic ridge walk to a fine viewpoint, followed by a visit to a historic village and a pleasant riverside return.
Mid to North Peak District
26.99 mi
+4,252 ft
-4,318 ft
16h 05
Difficult
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Walk in the Peak District. Will take you from Mid to North of The Peak District.
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.
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.
Chatsworth House
3.05 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
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.
Castleton to Mam Tor inc Winnats pass
8.77 mi
+1,667 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
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.
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.
Win Hill & Hope Cross
7.91 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,250 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bamford (Derbyshire)
Win Hill occupies a strategic position and as such offers great views over the heart of the Peak District.
Bakewell to Grindleford, or how to catch the "quick" train to Manchester
8.24 mi
+807 ft
-666 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bakewell CP (Derbyshire)
Bakewell to Manchester by public transport was a 2h30 trip. Too much of a sitting for us. We decided to walk the 13 k up to Grindleford (3h30 walk) and catch the train from there (1 hour to Manchester Piccadilly). The start is a bit abrupt, the section along the river splendid, and there is a pub 5 minutes before the train station, if you've missed your train (or if you're early for the next one)...
Priestcliffe
3.29 mi
+364 ft
-390 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Surfaced roads and tracks with fine views over the Wye valley.
Chee Dale
3.72 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Adventurous familes will love this walk through some of the Peak District's most impressive limestone scenery.
Chelmorton & Deep Dale
6.07 mi
+735 ft
-712 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Flowery meadows, a riverside stroll, spectacular limestone scenery, a pretty village and a prehistoric burial site.
Old Dam & Sparrowpit from Mam Tor
8.95 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,083 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
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.
Derwent Edge round from A57 parking spot
8.22 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Derwent (Derbyshire)
Nice walk from the parking spot on the A57 by Ladybower. The public transport option would be to take the bus to the Ladybower Inn and walk from there, this would add around a mile to the route.
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.
Mam Tor Circular
4.12 mi
+774 ft
-755 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Peak Forest (Derbyshire)
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.
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.
Stanage & Ughill Moor
12.92 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,283 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
This lengthy Peak District walk demonstrates the variation in countryside that makes Sheffield such a pleasant place from which to walk. It includes reservoirs, great views, a pretty valley and wild moorland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lathkill Dale from Haddon Grove Farm
4.05 mi
+312 ft
-325 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Over Haddon CP (Derbyshire)
A lovely river walk from Haddon Grove Farm Campsite taking in Lathkill Dale, Tufa Dam waterfall and Lathkill Head Cave.
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.
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.
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.
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
Flagg & Chelmorton
5.97 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Wander via field paths and country lanes through the villages of Flagg and Chelmorton, returning on the High Peak Trail. A shortcut along the Pennine Bridleway, omitting Chelmorton village, cuts a mile off the distance.
More walks in Foolow CP
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Abney and Abney Grange CP
- Ashford in the Water CP
- Aston
- Bakewell CP
- Bamford
- Baslow and Bubnell CP
- Beeley CP
- Birchover CP
- Blackwell in the Peak CP
- Bradfield
- Bradwell CP
- Brough and Shatton
- Brushfield CP
- Calver CP
- Castleton
- Chatsworth CP
- Chelmorton CP
- Curbar CP
- Darley Dale
- Derwent
- Edale
- Edensor CP
- Elton
- Eyam CP
- Flagg CP
- Froggatt
- Gratton
- Great Hucklow CP
- Great Longstone CP
- Green Fairfield
- Grindleford
- Grindlow CP
- Harthill
- Hartington Middle Quarter CP
- Hartington Town Quarter CP
- Hassop CP
- Hathersage
- Hazlebadge CP
- High Peak
- Highlow CP
- Holmesfield
- Hope
- Hope Woodlands
- King Sterndale
- Little Hucklow CP
- Little Longstone CP
- Litton CP
- Longnor
- Matlock Town
- Middleton and Smerrill
- Monyash CP
- Nether Haddon CP
- Northwood and Tinkersley CP
- Offerton CP
- Over Haddon CP
- Peak Forest
- Pilsley CP
- Rowland CP
- Rowsley CP
- Sheen
- Sheffield
- Sheldon CP
- South Darley
- Stanton CP
- Stoney Middleton CP
- Taddington CP
- Thornhill
- Tideswell CP
- Wardlow CP
- Wheston CP
- Wormhill
- Youlgreave