Walks in the Peak District
Best walks in Staffordshire: Discover scenic trails, hidden gems, and breathtaking views
From the atmospheric ridges of The Roaches to the gorgeous heathlands and woodlands of Cannock Chase, here are a few of our favourite walks in Staffordshire
Dovestone Reservoir walk, Peak District
A 5.5-mile walk in Greater Manchester, threading between placid waters, through old woodland and below commanding gritstone edges.
Arbor Low walk, Peak District
Visit the mysterious 'Stonehenge of the North' – a 4,000-year-old circular earthwork and ditch with 50 fallen limestone monoliths – on this easy, 5.5-mile walk from the pretty limestone village of Monyash in the Peak District
Wyming Brook walk, Peak District
Explore the beautiful rivers, forests and dams of Wyming Brook Nature Reserve on the edge of Sheffield with this two-mile walk.
Mam Tor walk, Peak District
This spectacular circular walk from the Peak District village of Hope climbs to the summits of Lose Hill, Hollins Cross and Mam Tor before returning through Castleton.
Kinder Scout walk, Peak District
Sandwiched between Manchester and Sheffield in the Peak District National Park, the bleak but beautiful upland plateau of Kinder Scout is a landscape of wind-swept waterfalls and rocky crags, perfect for hikers and scramblers alike.
The Roaches and Lud's Church circular walk, Staffordshire
Look out for wallabies while enjoying folklore and oatcakes amid striking Staffordshire gritstone outcrops with this six-mile walk along The Roaches to the mysterious gorge of Lud's Church in the Peak District National Park
Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill walk, Peak District
In this quiet corner of the Peak District National Park a turf-covered monster has lain sleeping for millions of years – discover the spectacular Dragon's Back with this 5.4-mile hill walk.
Best walks in the Peak District
The Peak District National Park in Derbyshire is one of Britain's most iconic landscapes – hike over hills, moors and mountains, amble beside idyllic rivers and climb through deep gorges with our guide to the best Peak District walks.
Walk: Curbar Edge, Derbyshire
Explore stunning Curbar Edge and the River Derwent with this 4.2-mile walk in the Peak District
Best walks in Derbyshire
Discover ancient woodlands, wild rivers, classic country houses, and dramatic hills and mountains with our round-up of the best Derbyshire walks.
Walk: Cressbrook Dale, Derbyshire
This five-mile walk explores gorgeous Cressbrook Dale, one of five valleys in the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve in the Peak District.
Walk: Derwent Reservoir and Howden Reservoir, Derbyshire
A 10.5-mile circular walk around the majestic reservoirs and through the mixed woodland of the glorious Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District.
Derwent Reservoir and Ladybower Reservoir walk, Derbyshire
The reservoirs of the Peak District’s Upper Derwent Valley played a key role in the most famous bombing raid of the Second World War – today they are popular and peaceful spots, best explored on foot with a six-mile walk.
Walk: Hope Pilgrimage (Edale to Eyam), Derbyshire
Four youth hostels, nine churches and 30 miles of glorious Peak District countryside make this multi-day hike a journey to remember