Grindleford Train Station Walk in brief Distance: 4.5 miles Time: 3-4 hours Terrain: Woodland paths, grassy footpaths and moorland trails Accessibility: Moderate, no stiles, some uneven terrain in woodland and on moors Start and End Point: Grid Ref SK 25098 78704 / Postcode S32 2JA Train Station Walk : Grindleford Station Circular 4.5 Miles This beautiful train station walk is a real treat, taking you through stunning ancient woodland and then onto wild open moorland for breathtaking views – all in less than 5 miles, the walk is a circular and returns you to Grindleford Train Station. This train station walk starts in Padley Gorge,...
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Hathersage and Stanage Edge Walk (6 miles)
Hathersage and Stanage Edge Walk Distance: 6.6 miles Time: 2-3 hours Terrain: Grassy footpaths, country lanes, some rocky, uneven terrain Accessibility: Moderate, stiles and squeeze stiles, uneven terrain on Stanage Edge Start and end grid reference: SK 23253 81096; S32 1DR; ///ribs.backyards.snappy Introduction: Hathersage & Stanage Edge Walk This circular Stanage Edge walk provides a beautiful glimpse of the best of this part of the Peak District. You walk through the pretty village of Hathersage and out on footpaths up to the gritstone heights of Stanage Edge. The views along the Hope Valley from the top are truly awe-inspiring. You then descend via Carhead Rocks and...
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Edale to Mam Tor (7.5 miles)
Edale Walk to Mam Tor Details Distance: 7.5 miles Time: 3-4 hours Terrain: Hill trails, grassy footpaths, country lanes Accessibility: Challenging, steep ascents, stiles, uneven terrain on hill trails Start and end point: SK 12243 85319; Postcode S33 7ZP; ///avocado.grudge.inefficient Downloads: PDF Route Map Edale Walk Circular https://youtu.be/S1pYBYmesJw Introduction There’s no question that this circular Edale walk to Mam Tor is challenging in places, but it shows off some of the most spectacular views in the Peak District and definitely repays the effort. For a true countryside day out that gives you a real taste of this part of the world, it’s hard to beat. ...
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Hope Village to Hope Cross Walk (6.7 miles)
Hope Valley Walks Distance: 6.7 miles Time: 2-3 hours Terrain: Country lanes, grassy footpaths and hill trails Accessibility: Moderate, some stiles, some uneven terrain Start and end grid reference: SK 18072 83262; S33 6RD; ///misty.differ.ages Introduction: Hope Valley Walks Hope Valley Walks Series This lovely circular walk from Hope is an absolute stunner! You leave the village behind very quickly and progress up over hill trails and footpaths on to Hope Brink. This affords you the most magnificent views of the Hope Valley, the Edale Valley and even into the Derwent Valley in places. The heights of Lose Hill and Kinder Scout tower above you, and you walk...
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Mam Tor
Mam Tor is an iconic peak in the Derbyshire Peak District, standing just outside the pretty village of Castleton. It lies on the border of the gritstone edges of the Dark Peak and the limestone plateaux of the White Peak. Its dramatic and distinctive skyline can be seen from almost all points throughout the area. Mam Tor Peak District - Derbyshire Mam Tor: The Mother Hill Mam Tor, literally meaning Mother Hill, stands at 517 m high and towers over Castleton. Despite its imposing height, Mam Tor is a relatively easy hill to climb, however, especially from the National Trust car park at Mam Nick...
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Beautiful Bamford and Ladybower Reservoir Walk (4.6 miles)
Beautiful Bamford Walk : Details Distance: 4.6 miles Time: 1-3 hours Terrain: Country lanes, grassy footpaths and trails Accessibility: Mostly even and quite flat terrain, but with stepping stones, step stiles and squeeze stiles Start and End Points: SK 20799 82540 - S33 0AH - /// tunes.choirs.triathlon Beautiful Bamford Walk : Introduction This lovely circular walk takes in some fabulous views around the pretty village of Bamford. The route heads past Bamford Mill and then follows the beautiful Thornhill Trail to the dam across Ladybower Reservoir. From there the route heads through pretty countryside and along quiet village lanes back to the start point. This...
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Amazing Minninglow
Amazing Minninglow The mysterious site of Minninglow (also referred to as Minning Low) lies in the Derbyshire Peak District, located just off the High Peak Trail, closest to the villages of Pikehall and Parwich. It is a large collection of ancient tombs strewn through woodland on the top of a hill, with a distinctive double ring of beech trees that make it a landmark for many miles around. Minninglow Derbyshire Peak District The tombs comprise an Early Neolithic chambered tomb which is the largest in Derbyshire, dating back to 3400BC, and two bowl barrows that date back to the Bronze Age. Minninglow The Minninglow chambered...
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Beautiful Ladybower Reservoir and the Upper Derwent Valley
Beautiful Ladybower Reservoir and the Upper Derwent Valley Ladybower Reservoir is one of three large reservoirs located in the beautiful Upper Derwent Valley, close to the village of Bamford, in the Derbyshire Peak District. Ladybower Reservoir is the largest and newest of the reservoirs, the other two being the more remote but equally picturesque Derwent Reservoir and Howden Reservoir. The three reservoirs between them cover almost 200 square kilometres and have a staggering combined capacity of 464 billion litres. Ladybower Reservoir is perhaps the best known of the three reservoirs, partly because it is renowned for the drowned villages of Derwent and Ashopton that lie...
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Upper Derwent MTB Classic
Upper Derwent MTB Ride Upper Derwent MTB Classic is Created & Sponsored by The Bike Garage - www.bikegarage.co.uk This is one of our most popular routes, exploring the extremely popular Upper Derwent Valley. Mountain bikers have been riding in this area for years due to its uniquely challenging trails, stunning views and flowing singletrack. This Upper Derwent MTB Ride gives a great introduction to anyone who is a keen mountain biker but perhaps hasn't ridden in the area before. The climb up through Crook Hill Farm is perfect for looking for the easiest way to the top with great views of the Edale Valley...
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A Family Bike Ride – Circular Trail from Parsley Hay
Parsley Hay Circular Family Bike Ride Distance: 13 miles (21 kilometres) Time: Allow 3-4 hours Terrain: Cycle trails, a short section of road, some gates to open Start and end grid reference: SK 14602 Nearby Accommodation If you are looking for accommodation in this part of the Peak District, Croft Farm Holiday Cottages are located right on this route, only a few metres off the High Peak Trail. You will see the entrance to their accommodation from the High Peak Trail between points 11 and 12 of the route. Introduction This 13 mile route is relatively flat and uses mostly even terrain. The vast majority of...
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