8 Miles | Moderate | 3.5 hours
Full write-up coming soon. GPX route file available.
Author: Walk In Derbyshire
Hi I'm Leigh, the creator Walk In Derbyshire. I've been walking in the Peak District National Park for over 30 years and have a huge passion for connecting with nature and hiking in the outdoors. I write up the all the walks for Walk In Derbyshire and am also the lead on our group hikes.
Walk 34: Tansley Circular
8 Miles | Moderate | 3.5 hours
A beautiful circular hike on the edge of the Peak District that is steeped in history. The walk includes a visit to the 13th century St John's Church in Dethick, stunning views across the Derwent Valley, a stop-off at Matlock for refreshments, and exploration of the impressive ruins of Lumsdale Mills - one of Richard Arkwright's legacies.
Walk 33: Minninglow to Youlgreave
12 Miles | Hard | 5 hours
Full write-up coming soon. GPX route file available.
Walk 32: Monsal Trail and Deep Dale, from Bakewell
16 Miles | Hard | 7 hours
Full write-up coming soon. GPX route file available.
Walk 31: Lathkill Dale via Magpie Mine
12 Miles | Hard | 5 hours
A mesmerising circular hike down into Lathkill Dale, with a visit to the atmospheric remains of Magpie Mine - a fine example of lead mine industrial heritage in Derbyshire.
Walk 30: Calver to Eyam
5 Miles | Moderate | 3 hours
A varied circular hike from the village of Calver to Eyam - famous for its self-imposed isolation after the bubonic plague was discovered in 1665.
Walk 29: Rowsley to Chatsworth
10 Miles | Moderate | 4 hours
A stunning circular hike from Rowsley to Chatsworth. The route heads through the village of Edensor and also frequents a visit to the Hunting Tower that is perched high on the hill overlooking the Derwent valley.
Walk 28: Carsington to Brassington
6.5 Miles | Moderate | 3 hours
A beautiful circular walk from Carsington Water. Highlights include the High Peak Trail, Harboro Rocks, and the quaint villages of Brassington and Carsington.
Walk 27: Hopwell Hall Circular
6 Miles | Moderate | 3 hours
A lesser known hike around southeast Derbyshire that rewards you with rolling hills, great scenic views, and an intimate stroll past the impressive Hopwell Hall.
Walk 26: Cromford to Matlock Bath via Bonsall
6 Miles | Moderate | 3 hours
A varied hike with woods, quarries, mines, with nods to the industrial past of Richard Arkwright's legacy.