Accessible Peak District Walks
The Manifold Way
The Manifold Way The Manifold Way The Manifold Way is a (mostly) traffic-free trail that runs for 8 miles through the Staffordshire Peak District between Hulme End in the north and Waterhouses in the south. As the name suggests, it follows the course of the River Manifold through the Manifold Valley, and the valley of its tributary river, the River Hamps. The name ‘Manifold’ comes from the ‘many folds’ of the river, as it meanders along the valley floor. Interestingly, the River Manifold disappears underground via sinkholes south of Wetton Mill and only reappears in the grounds of Ilam Hall, approximately 5 miles away. The River Hamps also flows underground...
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The Monsal Trail
The Monsal Trail Monsal Trail The Monsal Trail - 8.5 Miles of Blissful Views The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free path running for 8.5 miles between Combs Road in Bakewell and Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The path follows the former track of the Midland Railway Line, constructed in 1863 to link Manchester and London. Its route ran through the beautiful Wye Valley on the orders of the Duke of Devonshire, who refused permission for the railway to run through his land close to Chatsworth House. The railway closed in 1968 and was converted into a pedestrian trail in 1981. The...
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Derwent & Howden Reservoirs Walk/Bike Ride (10 miles)
Details: Derwent Reservoir Walk & Howden Reservoir 10 mile Walk or Bike Ride Distance: 10.3 miles Time: 3-4 hours (walk); 1 hour (bike ride) Terrain: A mix of country lanes and off-road trails with some uneven ground Accessibility: Generally well-made tracks, some gates, no stiles, short stretches of uneven ground Facilities: Cycle hire, bike wash, toilets, café, gift shop Start and Finish Point: SK 17277 89330- Postcode S33 0AQ - ///validated.jazz.sandbags Print-friendly PDF of Route The Derwent Reservoir Walk This lovely circular walk or bike ride begins and ends at Fairholmes Visitor Centre, run by the Peak District National Park Authority. The route completes a circuit of both Derwent and Howden...
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