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    View from Mam Tor while hiking in the Peak District Photo: Pawel Pajor, Adobe Stock

Hikes & Walks In The Peak District

England,United Kingdom

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Visit the Peak District, England's oldest national park. Here you will find multiple scenic walking routes to choose from. Discover Castleton, Hope & Edale three of the most beautiful and popular villages in the Peak District that are placed in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Reach the highest summit in the Peak District, Kinder Scout or visit Mam Tor for a family-friendly walk that doesn't compromise when it comes to views!

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in the Peak District

Hiking route · Peak District National Park
Dam Busters - Derwent Dam and Ladybower reservoir
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
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2.2 km
0:37 h
35 m
46 m
A woodland trail climb up to Derwent Dam from Fairholmes Visitor Centre.
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Great rock formations invite you to admire and scramble.
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Kids Low from Edale
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
14.1 km
5:30 h
483 m
483 m
A varied circular walk in the heart of the Peak District, with great views from the summit of Kinder Low. It's hard to believe that a lonely, rural landscape like Scotland or Ireland can be found in the centre of England.
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Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Castleton Circular via Bradwell Moor Trig Point
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
11.2 km
3:11 h
348 m
352 m
Peak District National Park - Castleton - Saint Edmund's - Roll of Honour - Castleton War Memorial - Peveril Castle - Bradwell Moor
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Cave Dale
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
RMHT Stage 12: Edale to Buxton
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
21.4 km
6:10 h
634 m
567 m
Stage 12 of the Round Manchester Hiking Trail:  Edale to Buxton via Hay Dale
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Kinder Reservoir, seen from Kinder Scout
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
RMHT Stage 11: Hadfield to Edale
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
19 km
5:45 h
649 m
588 m
Stage 11 of the Round Manchester Hiking Trail:  Hadfield to Edale via Kinder Downfall
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Wessenden Reservoir
Hiking route · North East England
RMHT Stage 10: Marsden to Hadfield
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
2
23.1 km
6:30 h
532 m
557 m
Stage 10 of the Round Manchester Hiking Trail:  Marsden to Hadfield via Black Hill
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Hiking route · North West England
Wildboarclough circular via Shuttlingsloe, Macclesfield Forest and the Gritstone Trail
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
11.4 km
3:30 h
432 m
436 m
Peak District National Park - Wildboarclough - Shutlingsloe - Macclesfield Forest - Gritstone Trail
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Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Edale via Grindsbrook Clough to Kinder Scout route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
14.5 km
3:31 h
546 m
518 m
Edale - Peak District National Park - Holy Trinity, Edale - Grindsbrook Booth - Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve - Kinder Low - Swine's Back - River Noe - Upper Booth
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Mam Tor
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Castleton - Mam Tor - The Great Ridge - Walking Route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
13.6 km
4:00 h
420 m
417 m
An exhilarating 6 1/2, mile walk with the option to extend to 8 miles. 
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Chatsworth
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Birchen Edge - Chatsworth Walking Route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
3
11.6 km
3:15 h
272 m
271 m
A circular 7 mile walk combining superb walking along two edges with a visit to Chatsworth.
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Circular Walks in the Peak District

Ladybower Reservoir Circular Walk

Head to the Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District to discover a superb long-distance walking route where you can explore the rolling green hills of the English countryside. This walk takes  5.4 miles to complete which is great for a short-distance trail as time-wise it only takes just over two hours to complete.  As an added bonus, this picturesque walk offers some excellent vistas of the Peak District's rolling scenery, including the tranquil waters of the Ladybower Reservoir.  This place is not to be missed.

Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Ladybower Circular
Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:12 h
Ascent 36 m
Descent 34 m

This lovely, gentle walk is on well-made paths and offers the most magnificent views for only a small amount of effort. The circular route ...

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Tittesworth Loop Circular Walk

This route is a circular walk on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park that will take you across a variety of land and provide stunning views over the river to the surrounding rolling green hills. You'll walk through gorgeous parts of mature woods and along the quiet edge of the lake for some spectacular sights and experiences. The Tittesworth loop Walk, which is made up of reasonably broad and well-maintained pathways, is ideal for individuals who want to go out and enjoy nature without the stress of a difficult-to-navigate or physically taxing path. 

Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Tittesworth reservoir
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 1:49 h
Ascent 33 m
Descent 33 m

Very easy walk along the reservoir. Perfect place for family. BBQ area

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What Are The Best Walks for Beginners in the Peak District?

Kinder Scout Walk

The Kinder Scout Walk in the Peak District is a must-do hike since it is the national park's highest peak. There are various routes to get to the summit, ranging from short but steep trails that have showcased the stunning packhorse bridge and lead to Kinder Scout.   Here you will find untamed moorlands and the plateau's gritstone cliffs provide lots of opportunities for walks and hikes. 

Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Kinder Scout
Map / Kinder Scout
Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.5 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 446 m
Descent 432 m

This starts with a steep climb from the Hayfield campsite. It then levels of to a gentle stroll across Kinder scout with excellent views.https:/ ...

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The Pavillion Gardens 

Visit the Pavilion Gardens, a historic site that perfectly exemplifies Buxton's Victorian elegance. The facility, which has miles of land to explore with magnificently designed gardens and play areas, is the ideal location for fun and peaceful family days out, with fantastic food and drink, shopping, and over 100 events and festivals held throughout the year. The Pavilion Retail Arcade is part of the Pavilion Building Complex, which also includes the High Peak Artists' Gallery in the Gardens, the Winter Conservatory, Ice Cream Parlour, Octagon Concert Hall, Pavilion Kitchen, and Pavilion Tea Rooms. 

Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Pavilion Gardens to Cavendish Golf Course
Difficulty easy
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 1:26 h
Ascent 127 m
Descent 116 m

Rotary Club of Buxton. Walk #1. Easy walk along good paths. Superb views of Buxton.

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Matlock Walk

The River Derwent provides beautiful views looking over Matlock, bath which runs through Hall Leys Park, which is located in the centre. Bordered by a mature lime tree avenue. With its year-round attractive bedding display, the sunken garden is a popular section of the park. There are also beautiful views of the countryside that are ready to be explored today! 

Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Matlock Walk
Map / Matlock Walk
Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 223 m
Descent 220 m

A walk from Matlock to Lumsdale Falls, Tansley, Riber Castle and then back to Matlock.

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Miles of Peak District Bliss

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free path that passes through some of the Peak District's most beautiful limestone dales for walkers, bikers, horse riders, and wheelchair users. Between Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale and Coombs Road in Bakewell, the path stretches approximately 8.5 miles along the former Midland Railway line.  The trail follows the historic Midland Railway Line track, which was built in 1863 to connect Manchester and London. 

 

Highlights include:

  • Old railway tunnels to be explored.
  • Headstone Viaduct - A Bridge with panoramic views of the Upper Wye Valley. 

  • Cressbrook Mill - powered by river water in the 18th and 19th centuries, was a flourishing cotton mill. 
  • Litton Mill - opened in 1782, a year before its Cresswell twin. It, too, was a textile mill powered by Wye River water.
  • Lime Kilns - On the Monsal Trail near Millers Dale Station, there are a number of historic lime kilns that are worth exploring.

 

If Trains are your thing then why not join the Walking Tours of the Hope Valley Train Stations - A Celebration of the Hope Valley LineThe railroad line that connects Sheffield and Manchester and is still in use today!  Part of its journey passes through the magnificent Hope Valley in the Peak District National Park, providing not only amazing views from the train windows but also the opportunity to stop at charming communities along the way and take in the stunning countryside.

Central England and the Midlands
Recommended route Monsal Trail
Central England and the Midlands
Recommended route Hope Valley, Winnets Pall, Castleton Circular
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Hartington-Wolfscote Dale circular by Cat
June 28, 2024 · Community
A great route with plenty of easy walking and interesting changing views the whole way round; rivers, villages, woods, fields, Manor houses. Really enjoyable. The steep ascent out of milldale is tough but short and rewards you with views back towards the Dales. You may want to bypass the section of fields immediately out of Alstonefield. Generally I prefer walking the fields than the road but all the stiles in this 1/2 mile corner of farm land were really poor or missing and replaced with pallets or blocked off entirely and there we're about 10 in quick succession. slowed our pace and just made for difficult access along the path (as of 27th Jun '24)
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Derwent Reservoir x Lost Lad x Wheel Stones by Robert
June 26, 2024 · Community
Did this walk on a sunny June day. Really enjoyable. Only met 2 other people both Fell runners. Scenery amazing and path easy to follow. No mobile coverage so make sure you download the map and route before hand. Car park is £6 a day 2024 but facilities are really good. Gets very busy weekends.
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Kinder Scout by Chris
June 23, 2024 · Community
Lovely walk, very steep in the way up. The path gets a bit vague on the moor land, but all part of the fun. very manageable in the summer, probably best left for experienced walkers in the winter.
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