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.
Author: Leigh Walker
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 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.
Walk 25: Winster Wander
8 Miles | Moderate | 4 hours
A historic walk from the village of Winster that follows paths once trodden by miners who frequented the local underground.
Walk 24: Manifold Valley, via Thor’s Cave
7.5 Miles | Moderate | 4 hours
An interesting journey which tells a story of dramatic caves - both man-made and natural, to the backdrop of the beautiful Manifold valley.
Walk 23: Robin Hood’s Stride
9 Miles | Moderate | 4.5 hours
Littered with history and mythology, this hike's highlights include Bradford Dale, Robin Hood’s Stride, Cratcliffe Tor, and the Grey Ladies.
Walk 22: High Peak Trail and Long Dale
6.2 Miles | Easy | 3 hours
A gentle hike that rewards with great views of Minninglow Hill; the place of an old Neolithic chambered tomb and Minninglow Embankment; a grade-II-listed structure, constructed in the 1820s.
Walk 21: Magical Chee Dale
6.5 Miles | Moderate | 3.5 hours
A truly stunning hike through Chee Dale along the River Wye and beyond. Full of history and heritage, this is one of our favourite hikes in the Peak District.
Walk 20: Deep in Dovedale
7 Miles | Moderate | 3.5 hours
A walk which immerses you in the beautiful sights and sounds of the river, woods and open hills of Dovedale and the surrounding areas.
Walk 19: Limestone Way
46 Miles | Moderate | 48 hours
The Limestone Way is a long-distance hiking trail that starts in Castleton, Derbyshire and runs south through the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District, to the final destination of Rocester, Staffordshire.
Walk 18: Scaling Derwent Edge
10.5 Miles | Hard | 5 hours
A long hike that rewards you with stunning views from the majestic Derwent Edge, which lies above the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District National Park.