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Mam Tor Circular
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Lose Hill and Hope village
Association / Club / Walk leader7.34 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Combs Moss circuit
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
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.
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.
A Peak District Dales Walk from Tideswell
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.
Edale Station
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
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
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.
Bugsworth Basin & Chinley Park
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.
South Head Horseshoe
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.
Eccles Pike and Bugsworth Basin
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.
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.
Comb Reservoir Circular
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Grin Low, Harpur Hill, High Edge and Anthony Hill
7.37 mi
+778 ft
-755 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A varied walk that takes in two Ethels (Grin Low, and High Edge). Beginning at Buxton Country Park, you head up through the former lime burning workings to the Victorian folly that is Solomon's Temple. Here, panoramic views are afforded. Continue down South-East towards Harpur Hill, then up and on to a section of the former Cromford & High Peak railway that goes around a disused quarry. You rise further, going up High Edge, then down to a farm. Here, you head North-North-West into different terrain, passing the HSE testing facility on your return.
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.
Horseshoe and Deep Dales
3.73 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
An interesting walk through fields and impressive limestone scenery.
Five Wells, Chelmorton
3.18 mi
+430 ft
-430 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Stroll to a prehistoric burial chamber with fine views.
Deep Dale & Chelmorton
4.33 mi
+322 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Impressive limestone cliffs and caves, a pretty village and a cosy local pub.
Buxton via Cowdale
5.19 mi
+371 ft
-436 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A one-way stroll through a series of hamlets to the historic spa town of Buxton.
Taddington & Chee Dale
10.99 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,027 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A series of villages in spectacular limestone country, with an exciting riverside stretch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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