Things to do in Peak District, England: The Best Hiking Trails

November 28, 2021 Viva Honore

Discover the best top things to do in Peak District, United Kingdom including Kinder Scout, Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill, Tideswell Dale Walk, Peak Pilgrimage, Ladderedge Country Park, Beresford Dale, Longshaw Estate, Peak Hidden Trails, Monsal Trail, Jacob's Ladder.
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1. Kinder Scout

Peak District National Park England http://www.facebook.com/kinderscoutpeakdistrict
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Kinder Scout

Reviewed By amdgriggs - Sheffield, United Kingdom

I’ve been walking on and around Kinder for nearly 60 years now and it’s probably my favourite place in England for grand walking, certainly if all the places you can reach easily from Sheffield. It boasts a couple of true classic routes (eg up Grindsbrook from Edale, round the southern edge of the plateau westward to Edale Rocks and then down Jacobs Ladder and via Upper Booth, with options to go up Ringing Roger to start to avoid the Grindsbrook crowds, and to extend by heading north across the plateau to Kinder Gates and Kinder Downfall before heading south along the western edge to Jacobs Ladder) - great walks and spectacular in good weather but also never to be underestimated. Kinder is very different in cold, wet or misty weather - I well remember wintry walks on Kinder with my dad as a child, but also more recent occasions when I’ve marvelled at inexperienced and under-equipped walkers up there in descending mist with no map or compass and only a sketchy idea where they want to be. There’s a reason the Edale Mountain Rescue Team is so busy.... Things have changed in the past few years and much of the popular stretch of the plateau edge from Grindsbrook to Jacobs Ladder is now well-engineered with millstone slabs (to control erosion; the centre of the plateau also has far more vegetation than 60 years ago, thanks to extensive replanting of heather and the construction of hundreds of leaky dams which have prevented the further erosion of many of the peat hags. My favourite sections to walk are now some of the quieter and more remote areas at the eastern or northern ends of the plateau, where there are a surprising number of clear but little-used paths and some wonderful rock outcrops. A great walk is to walk up to Hope Cross (eg from Bagshaw Bridge on the Edale side), up to the plateau and then do as long an anti-clockwise circuit as you have the energy for, cutting across to the south side at one of the narrower points and using your navigation skills. There are also paths across the plateau, most not shown on OS maps but clearly shown on (eg) Open CycleMap, which comes free with the ViewRanger app. There’s another fine walk too from the Snake Inn west up Ashop Clough to Ashop Head, then east along the plateau’s northern edge before descending again off Fairbrook Naze. Kinder gets really popular at weekends and in good weather - good to see, of course, and not surprising too as it’s also the start of the Pennine Way - and it’s always good to know there are quieter parts which are just as dramatic and just as wild: check out the iconic Kinder Gates, or the Madwoman’s Stone. Very highly recommended.

2. Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill

Castleton, Peak District National Park England +44 7854 024242 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kinder-edale-and-the-dark-peak/trails/mam-tor-circular-walk
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Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill

Reviewed By 677KarenL

Highly recommend this walk in the Peak District - it's a firm favourite. I love the great outdoors and this really is an area of unspoilt natural beauty. Walks for all abilities - simply from the NT car park up to the top of Mam Tor peak to take in the views or to carry on and follow the ridge all along and descend into Castletown for a walk around. It's a stunning walk that I will happily do time and time again!

3. Tideswell Dale Walk

Tideswell Dale Car Park, Tideswell, Peak District National Park SK17 8QH England https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/miles-without-stiles/tideswell-dale
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Tideswell Dale Walk

4. Peak Pilgrimage

Ilam Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam, Peak District National Park DE6 2FX England +44 1433 630930 [email protected] http://www.peakpilgrimage.org.uk/
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Peak Pilgrimage

The Peak Pilgrimage is a long distance footpath walk from Ilam to Eyam designed to be enjoyed by all. Nowhere is the walking more lovely, relaxing, accessible and soul-restorative than in the Peak District National Park. But it has an added twist - this is also a pilgrimage walk designed as a spiritual experience. This is neither dreary nor frightening because pilgrimages are meant to be fun!

5. Ladderedge Country Park

Sunnyhills Road, Leek, Leek England http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/article/890/Ladderedge-Country-Park
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Ladderedge Country Park

6. Beresford Dale

Mill Lane, Hartington, Peak District National Park England
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Beresford Dale

Reviewed By ropentastones - St Helens, United Kingdom

Beresford Dale is one of the most hiked dales in the UK with over a million visitors each year. It starts, somewhat uninspringly, by the public toilets in the village and continues over a couple of styles until you reach the river Dove. The hike follows the river on a fairly narrow leafy path with birdsong and wildlife all around. The dale has been used as a limestone quarry for the local buildings for centuries and the remnants of it are still clearly visible. There is Izzak Walton and Charles Cotton's angling folly along the route, plus a few caves to explore, bridges and more. A really pleasant walk and exceedingly peaceful in the winter months. At the end of the dale you can continue on to Wolfscote Dale or turn left and follow the signs leading back to Hartington on a circular route, which comes out at the youth hostel.

7. Longshaw Estate

Near Fox House, Grindleford S11 7TZ, Peak District National Park S11 7TZ England +44 1433 637904 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/longshaw-burbage-and-the-eastern-moors/
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Longshaw Estate

Longshaw is a beautiful part of the Peak District looked after by the National Trust. From a family day out to a base for serious walkers and cyclists, Longshaw has trails for all abilities and interests. Look out for spectacular wildlife and opportunities for photographers, too.

Reviewed By Charlotte_Lottie23 - Derby, United Kingdom

Another amazing walk in the peaks today. Started off at froggart, into the Longshaw estate, on to padley gorge, owlet hill, surprise view and Bole hill. Spectacular views and something for everyone. Quite technical at times but well worth it. Can’t wait to get out again.

8. Peak Hidden Trails

Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Peak District National Park England http://www.peakhiddentrails.co.uk
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Peak Hidden Trails

9. Monsal Trail

Aldern House Baslow Road, Peak District National Park, Bakewell DE45 1AE England +44 1629 816200 [email protected] http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/trails/monsaltrail
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Monsal Trail

Reviewed By 502albertb - Birmingham, United Kingdom

We hired bikes lovely trail to see amazing views along the way cafes and toilets along the way good for all people of all needs paths wide and safe well recommend

10. Jacob's Ladder

Pennine Way, Edale, Peak District National Park S33 7ZJ England
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Jacob's Ladder

Reviewed By jonboy43a - Maidstone, United Kingdom

Fantastic area for mountain biking , do it on a clear and sunny day and the views are breathtaking .

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