Peak District
Route Review: Stanton Moor Circular Walk
Stanton Moor Circular: OS Champion Emily Thompson reviews a fascinating route form The OS Peak District Walking Guide - complete with a stone circle!
The Dambusters Challenge Hike – Peak District
A route where history, human engineering and nature collide in the most epic fashion. You won’t find a more beautiful challenge route in the Peak District National Park.
Kinder Plateau Circular Walk- Peak District
Kinder Plateau Circular: A challenging and highly rewarding 19 mile route around the entire Kinder Plateau from Edale.
The Cheshire Matterhorn Circular Walk – Tegg’s Nose, Peak District
On the edge of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire this walk includes several landmarks including Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Upper Derwent Valley Mountain Biking Route
This 20KM Upper Derwent Valley MTB Route is perfect for people who want an adrenaline-fueled bike ride in the Peak District National Park.
Three Edges Run – Peak District
Great running on the three Edges, over boulders with views that make the climbs worth the effort!
Padley Gorge Walk – Hope Valley
The whole family will love this circular walk around Padley Gorge in Hope Valley, Peak District
Deepdale and Magpie Mine Walk – Derbyshire
Appreciate the beauty of the wildflowers of Deep Dale and explore the buildings and ruins of Magpie mine in the Peak District short walk
Dragon’s Back Walk Chrome Hill – Peak District
Dragon's Back Walk up Chrome Hill in the heart of the Peak District. The scenery is lovely! Just don't wake the dragon!
Flamborough Lighthouse Walk – Yorkshire Coast
Seal spotting on a Flamborough Lighthouse Walk, this headland is known for being one of the most spectacular chalk cliffs in the UK
Chee Dale Stepping Stones Circular Walk
Chee Dale Stepping Stones: Lush, green, rolling countryside, a 200ft craggy limestone gorge, an abandoned quarry & historical lime kilns
Alport Castles Circular Route – High Peak
A circular walk to the impressive Alport Castles with its towers of rocks almost precariously standing tall in the valley
Best Hikes in the Peak District for Beginners
A few of the best hikes in the Peak District for you to try if you are new to hiking and want something that's easy to follow and not too long!
Monday’s are for Mountains – meet Solo Hiker Claire Edwards
A Life More Adventurous: meet Claire Edwards, a solo hiker who shares her story and some great advice and routes for anyone wanting to go it alone in the mountains
Yorkshire Three Peaks – Expert Route Guides
Yorkshire Three Peaks Guide Book - 15 great walks in and around the iconic peaks of Pen-Y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside
Kinder Scout Walks – Expert Route Guides
Kinder Scout - discover 15 great routes up this iconic Peak District mountain. Meet Sarah Lister, author of this must have guide to Kinder Scout.
Hutton Roof Crags
Hutton Roof Crags is a lesser walked area in Cumbria. Rory Southworth takes us through a remarkable hillside littered with limestone pavement.
Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk
Be sure you're winter-ready for your next chilly hike. GetOutside Champion Jessie Leong shares her top tips, plus a Limb Valley woodland route that's not to be missed this winter season.
Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill
Let’s face it, 2020 was a horrible year, with many people stuck inside and unable to see friends, family, and loved ones. However, many of us found solace in the outdoors, something that we usually took for granted suddenly became the highlight of the day. Reconnecting with nature and our local areas has helped us both mentally and physically and allowed us to appreciate a slower pace of life.
Bamford to Edale, via Ladybower
OS GetOutside Champion team, TwoTravlrs explore Ladybower Reservoir, one of the more popular reservoirs to visit in the Peak District.
Ennerdale Forest walk
The English Lake District is blessed with some of the finest scenery in the United Kingdom. Instead of going for the peaks, for this walk we've chosen to explore the Ennerdale Valley
Kinder walk from Edale
In middle England we are blessed to have a huge range of walking opportunities available to us, and the Peak District is an excellent place to start if you have not explored this area before. One of my favourite places to head for hill walk is Edale, where the famous Pennine Way starts/finishes, and where you have easy access to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, and a huge number of other walks with great views.
Dodging floods on a Derwent Water circular walk
Derwent Water is one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District, but at the time I went I had to carefully plan a route to avoid recent flood damage.
Stunning Peak District views on this Hope to Mam Tor and Hollins Cross walk
Perfect as a walk or run and great for families, this Peak District route is easy to follow with stunning views from the popular Mam Tor.
In Hope for a family adventure
Ideal for families - a mix of cycling, walking, waterfall scrambling and trail running, with each leg only a few kilometres, making an exciting day out in the Peak District.
Car-free Peaks in the Peak District
Public transport accessible walk taking in two peaks – Lose Hill and Mam Tor. Sweeping views, ig, rocks for fun photos, possible pooh sticks and the option to descend to Edale village for refreshments. With well-marked paths and mostly steady grades this walk shows off the best of the area. Public transport available at both ends, or park in Hope and retrace your steps from the Mam Tor summit.
3 of the Best Walks Around Dark Peak
The Dark Peak is home to some of the most iconic views in the Peak District. Discover 3 of the best, and follow the routes when you're out.
Who has a walking wedding?
#GetOutside Champion, Stef Jackson-Horner, knew that a big white wedding wasn't for her and her fiancé; what they wanted was a walking wedding. Find out how the big day went and how you go about preparing for such an event in the British outdoors!
Walking The Ridge to conquer Mam Tor
A circular walking route from Castleton in the Peak District around Lose Hill, Hollins Cross and Mam Tor