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Walking The Manifold Valley from Wetton ( Download : )
distance 12.05km Vertical gain +323m Vertical drop -323m Durée 4h15 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Wetton - Staffordshire

This Peak District walk explores The Manifold Valley in Staffordshire. The mostly high-level route is full of interest including Thor's Cave and Throwley Old Hall with magnificent views throughout.

Walking Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington ( Download : )
distance 9.71km Vertical gain +132m Vertical drop -120m Durée 3h05 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This Derbyshire walk starts from the village of Hartington and explores three limestone Dales. The route follows the River Dove and also includes a section through drystone walled fields above the village.

Walking Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington ( Download : )
distance 11.37km Vertical gain +185m Vertical drop -174m Durée 3h40 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This walk starts in Hartington and explores Beresford Dale before visiting the village of Alstonefield. The route then continues by descending back into Wolfescote Dale and a return to the start.

Walking Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington ( Download : )
distance 10.84km Vertical gain +141m Vertical drop -141m Durée 3h25 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This walk from Hartington in Derbyshire follows a section of the River Dove. The route takes you through three limestone dales and across typical farming country for the area.

Walking Pilsbury Castle from Hartington ( Download : )
distance 7.85km Vertical gain +195m Vertical drop -204m Durée 2h40 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

Pilsbury Castle is the main objective on this Peak District walk from bustling Hartington. Including White Peak scenery alongside the upper section of the River Dove this walk includes both Derbsyhire and Staffordshire sides of the Dove Valley.

Walking Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington ( Download : )
Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington
distance 8.84km Vertical gain +116m Vertical drop -116m Durée 2h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.

Walking Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington ( Download : )
Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington
distance 14.29km Vertical gain +199m Vertical drop -198m Durée 4h35 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.

Walking A high-level Dovedale Route ( Download : )
distance 13.61km Vertical gain +509m Vertical drop -501m Durée 5h05 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Ilam - Staffordshire

This walk captures many of the highlights of southern Dovedale in the Peak District National Park. Starting from near Thorpe Cloud, the walk takes the high level route, avoiding the crowds and provides dramatic views across the valley to both Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Walking Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield ( Download : )
distance 12.49km Vertical gain +245m Vertical drop -238m Durée 4h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Ilam - Staffordshire

Lovely walk through one the Peak District's most famous dales, the beautiful village of Alstonfield, finishing with a traverse around Bunster Hill. This is a great walk on a sunny winter's day as the sun shines into Dovedale most of the day.

Walking Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor ( Download : )
distance 15.28km Vertical gain +243m Vertical drop -240m Durée 4h55 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Longnor - Derbyshire

A Peak District walk that explores the uppear reaches of the Dove and Manifold Valleys. The route is generally easy to navigate and uses a series of paths and tracks across the Limestone country. Refreshments are available at the start and at Hartington.

Walking Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor ( Download : )
distance 9.07km Vertical gain +315m Vertical drop -317m Durée 3h20 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Longnor - Derbyshire

This route starts from the attractive North Staffordshire village of Longnor. It then crosses the Dove Valley into Derbyshire, passes through Earl Sterndale to climb High Wheeldon before re-crossing the Dove back into Staffordshire. The scenery en-route is varied with excellent views of this part of the Peak District throughout.

Walking Upper Dove Valley from Hollinsclough ( Download : )
distance 12.29km Vertical gain +352m Vertical drop -351m Durée 4h20 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Hollinsclough - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk explores the upper section of the Dove valley and sees few walkers.

Walking The Roaches & Lud's Church ( Download : )
distance 11.02km Vertical gain +360m Vertical drop -357m Durée 4h00 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Leekfrith - Staffordshire

The Roaches are a popular place to walk offering dramatic views in this part of North Staffordshire. This walk includes Lud's Church a deep chasm that has some interesting historical connections.

Walking The Roaches - a short circular walk ( Download : )
distance 7.13km Vertical gain +192m Vertical drop -191m Durée 2h30 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Leekfrith - Staffordshire

The Roaches are a dominant feature of the North Staffordshire landscape and this walk provides a perfect introduction to this rugged area. An integral part of the Peak District National Park, this gritstone edge has superb views over the surrounding area.

Walking Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version) ( Download : )
distance 9.56km Vertical gain +167m Vertical drop -169m Durée 3h10 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk provides a shorter route for visiting Lathkill and Bradford Dales.

Walking Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale ( Download : )
distance 12.79km Vertical gain +165m Vertical drop -166m Durée 4h05 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

A Peak District walk that traverses pretty Lathkill and Bradford Dales. The walk also includes a section of the Limestone Way.

Walking Monyash & Lathkill Dales ( Download : )
distance 13.55km Vertical gain +177m Vertical drop -177m Durée 4h20 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

Lathkill Dale offers a variety of landscapes and this Peak District walk enables you to see this wonderful limestone dale at its best.

Walking The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir ( Download : )
distance 11.31km Vertical gain +323m Vertical drop -316m Durée 4h00 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Leekfrith - Staffordshire

This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside.

Walking Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach ( Download : )
distance 13.14km Vertical gain +371m Vertical drop -365m Durée 4h40 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Quarnford - Staffordshire

A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.

Walking Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach ( Download : )
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
distance 11.2km Vertical gain +211m Vertical drop -209m Durée 3h40 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.

Walking Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach ( Download : )
distance 6.8km Vertical gain +186m Vertical drop -175m Durée 2h25 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.

Walking Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach ( Download : )
distance 8.76km Vertical gain +213m Vertical drop -190m Durée 3h00 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.

Walking Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church ( Download : )
distance 15.53km Vertical gain +324m Vertical drop -323m Durée 5h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.

Walking Brushfield, Miller's Dale and Monsal Head from Lees Bottom ( Download : )
distance 10.41km Vertical gain +201m Vertical drop -207m Durée 3h25 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Taddington - 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.

Walking Monsal Trail & Ashford-in-the-Water from Lees Bottom ( Download : )
Monsal Trail & Ashford-in-the-Water from Lees Bottom
distance 14.3km Vertical gain +234m Vertical drop -226m Durée 4h40 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Taddington - 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.

Walking Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood ( Download : )
Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood
distance 9.26km Vertical gain +205m Vertical drop -198m Durée 3h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Ashford in the Water - 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!

Walking Magpie Mine & Over Haddon from Ashford-in-the Water ( Download : )
distance 11.36km Vertical gain +242m Vertical drop -241m Durée 3h50 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Ashford in the Water - 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.

Walking Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow ( Download : )
distance 10.33km Vertical gain +194m Vertical drop -195m Durée 3h25 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.

Walking Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow ( Download : )
Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
distance 7.49km Vertical gain +166m Vertical drop -167m Durée 2h30 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.

Walking Shining Tor and Axe Edge Moor ( Download : )
distance 15.44km Vertical gain +314m Vertical drop -314m Durée 5h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day.