The Peak District Walking Guide
The Peak District is a paradise for walkers, with thousands of miles of footpaths, bridleways and trails across some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. These villages are the perfect starting points for exploring the National Park on foot.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Allgreave
Allgreave is a perfect base for walking, with the Dane Valley Way passing close by and spectacular views over the Dane Valley.
Alstonefield
Alstonefield is surrounded by superb walking routes through Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale, Mill Dale and Hall Dale.
Bamford
Bamford offers excellent walks along the Derwent Valley, around Ladybower Reservoir, and up to Bamford Edge.
Birchover
Birchover offers walks to Rowtor Rocks, Stanton Moor and the Nine Ladies Stone Circle.
Bollington
Bollington is a great base for walking, with the Middlewood Way and numerous trails starting just outside the town.
Butterton
Butterton offers wonderful walks along the Manifold Way and through the surrounding White Peak countryside.
Calver
Calver offers beautiful riverside walks along the Derwent Valley and through the surrounding countryside.
Castleton
Castleton is a walker’s paradise, with routes to Mam Tor, the Great Ridge, Cave Dale and the surrounding hills.
Crowdecote
Crowdecote offers walks along the River Dove and through the surrounding White Peak countryside.
Curbar
Curbar offers spectacular walks along Curbar Edge and through the surrounding countryside with stunning views.
Earl Sterndale
Earl Sterndale offers walks to Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill and through the Upper Dove Valley.
Edale
Edale is the start of the Pennine Way and offers walks to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor and the surrounding hills.
Eyam
Eyam offers walks to the Riley Graves, Stoney Middleton and through the surrounding countryside.
Foolow
Foolow offers easy walking routes through the White Peak countryside with beautiful views.
Froggatt
Froggatt offers walks along Froggatt Edge, the Derwent Valley and through the surrounding countryside.
Glossop
Glossop offers easy access to Bleaklow, Kinder Scout, Snake Pass and the wild moorland of the Dark Peak.
Grindleford
Grindleford offers walks to Padley Gorge, Froggatt Edge and through the Derwent Valley.
Grindon
Grindon offers walks to Thor’s Cave and through the Manifold Valley.
Hartington
Hartington offers walks to Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale, Dovedale and the Tissington Trail.
Hathersage
Hathersage offers walks to Stanage Edge, Higger Tor and through the Hope Valley.
Hollinsclough
Hollinsclough offers walks to Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill and through the surrounding White Peak countryside.
Hope
Hope offers walks to Win Hill, Lose Hill and through the Hope Valley.
Hulme End
Hulme End offers walks along the Manifold Way and through the Manifold Valley.
Litton
Litton offers walks to Cressbrook Dale, the Monsal Trail and through the White Peak countryside.
Longnor
Longnor offers walks to Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill and through the Manifold Valley.
Monyash
Monyash offers walks to Lathkill Dale and through the White Peak countryside.
Over Haddon
Over Haddon offers walks to Lathkill Dale and through the White Peak countryside.
Parwich
Parwich offers walks to Tissington and through the White Peak countryside.
Quarnford
Quarnford offers walks to Three Shire Heads and the rocky ridges of the Roaches.
Rainow
Rainow offers walks along Kerridge Ridge, the Gritstone Trail and to Shining Tor.
Sheldon
Sheldon offers walks to Magpie Mine and through the White Peak countryside.
Stanton in Peak
Stanton in Peak offers walks to Stanton Moor and the Nine Ladies Stone Circle.
Stoney Middleton
Stoney Middleton offers walks to Coombs Dale, Eyam and through the White Peak countryside.
Tideswell
Tideswell offers walks to Tideswell Dale and through the White Peak countryside.
Tintwistle
Tintwistle offers walks along the Longdendale Valley and through the surrounding moorland.
Tissington
Tissington offers walks along the Tissington Trail and through the White Peak countryside.
Wetton
Wetton offers walks to Thor’s Cave and through the Manifold Valley.
Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge offers walks along the Peak Forest Canal, around Toddbrook Reservoir and through the Goyt Valley.
Winster
Winster offers walks through the White Peak countryside and to the surrounding hills.
Wormhill
Wormhill offers walks through the White Peak countryside and to the surrounding hills.
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For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide.