Hikes & 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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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! 

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.