Recent Walks

75 walks documented

Dane Valley

Dane Valley

1 May 2021 · 4.5 mi

A revisit from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp Starting by roadside parking along the bridge at Wincle Beer Company Brewery this is an easy 4.5 mile walk, with some open views. We last follow

Dales and Valleys
The River Hamps

The River Hamps

24 April 2021 · 5.5 mi

We picked this walk so we could finish one of the guide books. This was the last one missing from the book Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ We drove to this a few years ago, but the rain was too heavy for i

Waterside
Peak Forest & Eldon Hole

Peak Forest & Eldon Hole

13 April 2021 · 4.5 mi

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Moors and Tors available at https://amzn.to/2DecXmZ The first walk after lockdowns. A 4.5 mile route with some hills. Hills were harder than I remembered, maybe because it's after 12 months of very little walk

Moors and Tors
Carl Walk and Higger Tor

Carl Walk and Higger Tor

16 August 2020 · 4.25 mi

Not much in the way of photos this time, after things didn't quite go as planned. We wanted to try to capture some good sunrise photos, so after checking the sunrise time (5:50AM) and looking through our guide books for somewhere we haven't been for

Walks with History
Lady Clough Forest

Lady Clough Forest

9 August 2020 · 2 mi

Just an aimless wander around Lady Clough Forest near Snakes Pass. Parking at Hope Woodland Car Park On this day we wanted to have an easy-going and quiet walk, without too many hills. The evening before, we saw a guide by Athena Mellor and liked the

Peak District
High Wheeldon

High Wheeldon

8 August 2020 · 4 mi

Starting from roadside parking on the cobbled market place, following the route listed in  Peak District Top 10 Walks to Viewpoints  available at  https://amzn.to/2X1ckVg We're trying out a bit of video editing - difficult to condense

Walks to Viewpoints
Edale's Tors

Edale's Tors

31 July 2020 · 6 mi

The weather was forecasted to reach 30°c, and subsequent days were due to be colder and wetter. So making the most of a Friday off, we set off early to a relatively nearby route named Edale's Tors from the  Top 10 Rocks and Edges – Peak District

SunRocks and Edges
Ye Olde Royal Oak

Ye Olde Royal Oak

26 July 2020

Another route from the 10 Pub Walks book, this time a shorter path, and much easier than previous weekends. An easy Sunday morning hike, but a longer drive, we picked the route titled Ye Olde Royal Oak from 10 Pub Walks - Peak District. Setting off a

Pub Walks
Lantern Pike Inn

Lantern Pike Inn

19 July 2020 · 5 mi

Lantern Pike Summit from Sunday 19th July 2020. Hoping to make the most of the dwindling summer months, for a Sunday morning hike, we picked the Lantern Pike Inn route from 10 Pub Walks - Peak District. The book is available at https://amzn.to/2CmpFA

Pub Walks
Baslow & Curbar Edge

Baslow & Curbar Edge

18 July 2020

The forecast was for rain, but warm temperatures, so we looked for a route in the Top 10 Rocks and Edges - Peak District book, available here: https://amzn.to/3jlQAgb Settling for Baslow & Curbar Edge , after avoiding any mention of "boggy" ... The r

Rocks and Edges
The Bull's Head

The Bull's Head

12 July 2020

The route from 10 Pub Walks - Peak District. The book is available at https://amzn.to/2CmpFAp

Pub Walks
Big Moor

Big Moor

11 July 2020

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Moors and Tors available at https://amzn.to/2DecXmZ https://youtu.be/gbbXnm6r4BI

Moors and Tors
Millstone Rocks

Millstone Rocks

29 December 2019

from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks: Rocks and Edges available at https://amzn.to/2BEYala

Rocks and Edges
Monsal Head

Monsal Head

26 December 2019

Following the route listed in Peak District Top 10 Walks to Viewpoints available at https://amzn.to/2X1ckVg

Walks to Viewpoints
Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir

7 September 2019 · 5.5 mi

We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ with a difference. The stated guide is for a 5.5 mile route, starting with a Bus from the Car Park, and the return by foot. Unfortunately, t

Waterside
Millstone Edge

Millstone Edge

14 July 2019

from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks: Rocks and Edges available at https://amzn.to/2BEYala

Rocks and Edges
Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge

29 June 2019

from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks: Rocks and Edges available at https://amzn.to/2BEYala

Rocks and Edges
Alderman's Hill

Alderman's Hill

21 April 2019

Following the route listed in Peak District Top 10 Walks to Viewpoints available at https://amzn.to/2X1ckVg

Walks to Viewpoints
The Peacock

The Peacock

19 April 2019

The route from 10 Pub Walks - Peak District. The book is available at https://amzn.to/2CmpFAp

Pub Walks
Monsal's Hidden View

Monsal's Hidden View

14 April 2019

Following the route listed in Peak District Top 10 Walks to Viewpoints available at https://amzn.to/2X1ckVg

Walks to Viewpoints
Eyam

Eyam

31 March 2019

Following the route from Peak District Top 10 Walks: Walks with History available at https://amzn.to/303QfqL

Walks with History
Chee Dale

Chee Dale

24 March 2019

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and Valleys
Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

1 June 2018

Following the route from Peak District Top 10 Walks: Walks with History available at https://amzn.to/303QfqL

Walks with History
Whinstone Lee Tor

Whinstone Lee Tor

30 May 2018

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Moors and Tors available at https://amzn.to/2DecXmZ

Moors and Tors
Lathkill Dale

Lathkill Dale

20 May 2018

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and Valleys
Fernilee Reservoir

Fernilee Reservoir

21 January 2018

Starting from free parking at Goyt Forest Car Park A short video of the snowy driving conditions on the way https://youtu.be/oukRcnCr_08 And the usual photos

WatersideSnow
Wolfscote Dale

Wolfscote Dale

20 January 2018

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

SnowDales and Valleys
The Ramsden Valley

The Ramsden Valley

14 January 2018

A second visit to this route, with some friends. We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ

Waterside
Win Hill

Win Hill

7 January 2018

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Moors and Tors available at https://amzn.to/2DecXmZ

Moors and Tors
Padley Gorge

Padley Gorge

3 November 2017

We started a walk, but got distracted trying out some new equipment (camera lense filters)

Rocks and Edges
Monsal Dale

Monsal Dale

15 July 2017

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and Valleys
Stanage Edge

Stanage Edge

1 April 2017

from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks: Rocks and Edges available at https://amzn.to/2BEYala This journey took far longer than expected - on leaving the car park at hope valley, the Defender broke down (timing belt crank gear exploded into pieces)

Rocks and Edges
Monk's Dale

Monk's Dale

26 March 2017

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and Valleys
Longendale

Longendale

25 March 2017

Following the route from Peak District Top 10 Walks: Walks with History available at https://amzn.to/303QfqL

Walks with History
Shuttlingsloe

Shuttlingsloe

11 March 2017

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Moors and Tors available at https://amzn.to/2DecXmZ

Moors and Tors
Magpie Mine

Magpie Mine

23 October 2016

Following the route from Peak District Top 10 Walks: Walks with History available at https://amzn.to/303QfqL

Walks with History
Millstone Edge

Millstone Edge

9 October 2016

from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks: Rocks and Edges available at https://amzn.to/2BEYala

Rocks and Edges
The River Derwent

The River Derwent

8 October 2016 · 5.5 mi

We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ The walking route is 5.5 miles, starting at Shatton village , roadside parking is available

Waterside
Dane Valley

Dane Valley

2 October 2016

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and Valleys
Shining Tor

Shining Tor

1 October 2016

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Moors and Tors available at https://amzn.to/2DecXmZ

Moors and Tors
Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir

24 September 2016 · 5.5 mi

We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ with a difference. The stated guide is for a 5.5 mile route, starting with a Bus from the Car Park, and the return by foot. Unfortunately, t

Waterside
Millers Dale

Millers Dale

18 September 2016

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and Valleys
Digley Reservoir

Digley Reservoir

10 September 2016 · 6 mi

The 6 mile walk, follows paths across moorland. Parking was easy to find at Digley Reservoir Car Park We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ

Waterside
Fernilee Reservoir

Fernilee Reservoir

25 June 2016 · 4 mi

The weather was not ideal, with spots of rain across the morning. We parked for free in the attached car park, and arrived early to ensure parking and a quiet walk... The 4 mile route begins through the woodlands, and follows the side of the reservoi

Waterside
Rushup Edge

Rushup Edge

1 May 2016

from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks: Rocks and Edges available at https://amzn.to/2BEYala

Peak DistrictRocks and Edges
Bamford Edge

Bamford Edge

30 April 2016

from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks: Rocks and Edges available at https://amzn.to/2BEYala

Rocks and Edges
Lyme park

Lyme park

17 April 2016

Following the route from Peak District Top 10 Walks: Walks with History available at https://amzn.to/303QfqL

Walks with History
The Manifold Valley

The Manifold Valley

10 April 2016 · 5.5 mi

We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ Parking at Ilam Country Park National Trust Car Park 5.5 miles through woodland, riverside paths, and stepping stones through the river. [sg

Waterside
Dove stone Reservoir

Dove stone Reservoir

9 April 2016 · 4 mi

The circular 4 mile walk around the reservoir, is an easy access route, which is mostly flat. With uninterrupted views across the water. Great if you can't be bothered with a steep hill! Parking is available in Dove Stone pay-and-display Car Park We

Waterside
Lathkill Dale

Lathkill Dale

13 March 2016

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and ValleysWaterside
Forest Chapel

Forest Chapel

12 March 2016

Following the route from Peak District Top 10 Walks: Walks with History available at https://amzn.to/303QfqL

Walks with History
Chee Dale

Chee Dale

28 February 2016

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and Valleys
Lud's Church

Lud's Church

27 February 2016

Following the route from Peak District Top 10 Walks: Walks with History available at https://amzn.to/303QfqL

Walks with History
Lyme park

Lyme park

22 November 2015

Following the route from Peak District Top 10 Walks: Walks with History available at https://amzn.to/303QfqL

Walks with History
Langsett Reservoir

Langsett Reservoir

1 November 2015 · 3.75 mi

This walk was a short 3.75 mile route, starting from Langsett Barn Car Park We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ The car park gets especially busy during good weather, so we rec

Waterside
Three Shire Heads

Three Shire Heads

4 October 2015 · 6 mi

This 6 mile walk starts at Wildboarclough car park. We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ The route is centred around a bridge, which is the meeting point of 3 county boundaries

Waterside
Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge

3 October 2015 · 4 mi

This 4 mile, circular route was selected from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks: Rocks and Edges available at https://amzn.to/2BEYala The route begins from roadside parking on the Ashopton Viaduct (A57)

Rocks and Edges
The Ramsden Valley

The Ramsden Valley

27 September 2015 · 4.5 mi

We followed the route guide from Peak District Top 10 Waterside Walks available here: https://amzn.to/2EoUWTQ A 4.5 miles route around parts of Ramsden Reservoir and the surrounding woodland. Parking at Ramsden Reservoir Car Park

Waterside
Cave Dale and Winnats Pass

Cave Dale and Winnats Pass

22 August 2015

Taken from the book Peak District Top 10 Walks Dales and Valleys available at https://amzn.to/3hFrLdp

Dales and Valleys
Kinder Scout

Kinder Scout

16 August 2015

FOOTSTEPS OF THE TRESPASS

Peak District
The Butterfly House

The Butterfly House

8 August 2015 · 4 mi

Starting at the Torr Top Street pay and display Car Park, this 4 mile circular route was from the Peak District - Top 10 Tea Shop Walks, available at https://amzn.to/30RobGf

Tea Shop Walks