Derbyshire walks blog

Abney Grange Walks

Set within the rugged countryside of Derbyshire, these walks around Abney Grange offer a rewarding adventure through steep valleys, open moorland, …

2.75-5.5 miles

Allestree Park Walks

Set on the edge of Derby, Allestree Park is the city’s largest open space and the setting for these walks, offering a wonderful mix of woodland, pa…

4.5-8 miles

Ambergate Walks

Starting from the village of Ambergate, these walks offer two adventurous routes packed with woodland, views and local history. One route explores …

2.5-6 miles

Ashbourne Walks

Ashbourne is a market town in the Peak District and a popular place to visit. It has a lovely cobbled market place, lots of shops, cafes and pubs a…

3.25 miles

Ashover Walk

This walk is a rewarding countryside loop from Ashover, taking in rolling fields and a gentle stretch beside the River Amber. This walk also offers…

0.25 miles

Ashover Rock Walk

This walk is a short but rewarding climb to the summit of Ashover Rock, also known locally as The Fabrick. This walk may be brief, but it delivers …

5.75 miles

Aston-on-Trent Walk

This walk is an easy-going route from Aston-on-Trent to the historic inland port of Shardlow. This walk explores the characterful wharf before retu…

Rooftops of Bakewell with wooded hillsides and fields rising behind the town

2.75-7 miles

Bakewell Walks

Bakewell is a busy Derbyshire town on the River Wye, with a good choice of pubs, cafés and restaurants for before or after a walk. It also makes a …

Gritstone outcrops on Bamford Edge with a wide view across the Hope Valley towards Ladybower Reservoir

1.25-5 miles

Bamford Edge Walks

Bamford Edge is a gritstone escarpment on the southern side of the Dark Peak, looking out over the Hope Valley and Ladybower Reservoir. The rock fa…

5.25 miles

Barber Booth Walk

This walk from Barber Booth is a rewarding Peak District adventure with a steady climb to the superb viewpoint at Lord's Seat. This walk continues …

A path running along Baslow Edge with open Derbyshire countryside beyond

1.5-5.75 miles

Baslow Edge Walks

Baslow Edge is a well-known stretch of high ground in Derbyshire, and a good base for walks of different lengths. The routes here start from the sa…

5.75 miles

Beeley Walk

This walk climbs from the charming village of Beeley up to the wild moorland above Chatsworth House, with sweeping views across the Derwent Valley.…

5.75 miles

Belper Walk

This walk begins in the historic mill town of Belper, once a key centre of the Industrial Revolution. This walk soon leaves the town behind for ope…

3-6 miles

Beresford Dale Walks

These walks explore the limestone valleys and hill country around Beresford Dale in the southern Peak District, with routes ranging from a shorter …

2.25-3 miles

Birchover Walks

Tucked among gritstone bluffs and open moorland, Birchover is the starting point for these walks, each rich in history, legend and far-reaching vie…

1-2.25 miles

Black Rocks Walks

These walks around Black Rocks explore one of the southern Peak District’s best-known gritstone landscapes, with routes that combine rocky outcrops…

1.75 miles

Bluebank Pools Walk

This walk offers an easy and inclusive circuit at Bluebank Pools Nature Reserve, just outside Chesterfield. This walk wanders through leafy woodlan…

1-6.5 miles

Bolsover Walks

Starting from the historic town of Bolsover, these walks offer a choice of gentle nature reserve paths or longer countryside adventures with reward…

1.75-2.75 miles

Bottom Moor Walks

These walks around Bottom Moor explore a quieter corner on the eastern edge of the Peak District, with routes that combine woodland tracks, rural l…

1-9.25 miles

Brassington Walks

Built from warm local limestone and set among rolling hills, Brassington is the starting point for these walks, offering everything from a gentle v…

6.5 miles

Breedon-on-the-Hill Walk

This walk explores the hilltop village of Breedon on the Hill and climbs the Carboniferous limestone ridge that gives it its name. This walk includ…

1.25-3.25 miles

Buxton Walks

These two walks are a great way to explore Buxton and its beautiful surroundings, with a choice of an easy stroll through the Pavilion Gardens or a…

2.75 miles

Calke Abbey Walk

This walk is a short and scenic circuit through the beautiful Calke Abbey estate, following stretches of the National Forest Way. This walk wanders…

2.5-4 miles

Calton Lees Walks

Set within the stunning grounds of the Chatsworth Estate, these walks from Calton Lees offer a wonderful mix of rolling parkland, peaceful lanes an…

4.25-8.5 miles

Carsington Water Walks

Carsington Water is a large scenic reservoir in Derbyshire. It takes it’s water from the River Derwent and is popular with outdoor and watersport e…

2.75-8.5 miles

Castleton Walks

Castleton is a lovely village located in the High Peak District of Derbyshire. Here are 5 Castleton walks ranging from 2.5 miles to 8.5 miles in le…

3.5-6.5 miles

Chatsworth Estate Walks

Beginning and ending at the magnificent Chatsworth House, these walks explore the sweeping parkland and woodland of the Chatsworth Estate. Both rou…

4.5-5 miles

Chinley Walks

Starting from the war memorial in Chinley, these walks head straight into classic Peak District scenery with a rewarding climb up to Cracken Edge a…

2.25-7.25 miles

Combs Edge Walks

These walks around Combs Edge explore a rugged stretch of high ground above Combs Reservoir on the western edge of the Peak District, with steep cl…

4-4.75 miles

Combs Reservoir Walks

Combs Reservoir was originally designed to feed a canal in the Peak District National Park and it is located close to the village of Combs in Derby…

2.5-5.75 miles

Coombs Dale Walks

These walks around Coombs Dale explore the limestone scenery on the eastern edge of the Peak District, with steep-sided valleys, rocky ground and p…

2-6.75 miles

Cown Edge Walks

These walks explore the rugged high ground around Cown Edge on the western side of the Peak District, where gritstone ridges, rocky escarpments and…

4.5 miles

Cromford Walk

This walk begins at the historic Cromford Mill and climbs to the dramatic viewpoint of Black Rocks, with sweeping views across the Derwent Valley. …

2.5-7 miles

Curbar Edge Walks

These walks take you across the exposed uplands above the Derwent Valley, where heather moorland, ancient tracks and gritstone edges define this pa…

3.5-5.25 miles

Dale Abbey Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Dale Abbey in Derbyshire, combining rural footpaths and woodland trails with some of the area’s most int…

3.5-7.25 miles

Dale Dike Reservoir Walks

Set in peaceful countryside near Low Bradfield, these walks circle the tranquil waters of Dale Dike Reservoir, offering a refreshing escape into wo…

1.5-2.25 miles

Darley Park Walks

These walks explore Darley Park and the riverside surroundings just north of Derby city centre, combining parkland paths with links to the area’s i…

3.75-4.75 miles

Deep Dale Walks

These walks explore the beautiful limestone scenery of Deep Dale Nature Reserve, with gradual climbs onto open plateaus rich in wildflowers during …

3.25-9.5 miles

Derwent Moors Walks

Set high above the Hope Valley, these walks explore the wild beauty of the Derwent Moors, with big skies, open moorland and sweeping reservoir view…

9.5 miles

Derwent Edge Walk

This challenging walk takes you high above the Derwent Valley, with fantastic views across the surrounding countryside and reservoirs. The route fo…

3-5.75 miles

Derwent Reservoir Walk and Map

Derwent Reservoir is on the River Derwent in the Peak District and is 3.5 miles long. It’s a popular spot for locals and tourists and attracts many…

2.75-4 miles

Dovestone Reservoir Walks

Dovestone Reservoir is nestled within the scenic beauty of the Peak District. It’s a true gem that captivates visitors with its serene atmosphere a…

2.5-4.5 miles

Dragons Back Walks

These walks explore the limestone hills around Hollins Hill in the White Peak, where rolling farmland gives way to steeper ground and striking ridg…

3.5-8.5 miles

Edale Walks

Nestled beneath the dramatic hills of the Peak District, Edale is the starting point for this varied selection of walks, each showcasing the beauty…

3.5-7 miles

Elton Walks

Set in the old lead-mining village of Elton, these walks explore a landscape rich in history, limestone scenery and curious rock formations. All th…

2.25-3.5 miles

Elvaston Castle Walks

Set within 321 acres of parkland, woodland and formal gardens, Elvaston Castle Country Park is the setting for these walks, with the striking Gothi…

3.5-6 miles

Eyam Walks

Steeped in history, Eyam is the starting point for these walks, set in a village remembered for its extraordinary courage during the plague of 1665…

1.5-4.25 miles

Farley Woods Walks

These walks explore Farley Woods above the Derwent Valley near Matlock, following quiet woodland paths and nearby countryside on higher ground with…

3.25-7.5 miles

Fernilee Reservoir Walks

Here are 4 great Fernilee Reservoir walks.

1.75 miles

Foremark Reservoir Walk

Foremark Reservoir is a 230 acre nature reserve in Derbyshire. It’s a popular location for walking, water sports and general outdoor fun.

Walkers on a path along a gritstone edge, with views across the wooded Derwent Valley below

2-7.5 miles

Froggatt Edge Walks

Froggatt Edge is a gritstone crag overlooking the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire. It sits within the Peak District landscape, with a line of rocky ed…

2.75-5.5 miles

Goyt Valley Walks

The Goyt Valley is located in the Peak District National Park and it’s a wonderful area to explore on foot. It’s surrounded by stunning scenery inc…

1.5-6.25 miles

Grassmoor Walks

Starting from Grassmoor, these walks explore a landscape shaped by its mining heritage and now transformed into open green space. The shorter optio…

1.25-2 miles

Grin Low Walks

Rising above the spa town of Buxton, these walks explore the woodland paths of Grin Low Woods and climb to the distinctive landmark of Solomon's Te…

2.75-4.75 miles

Grindleford Walks

These walks take you through the valley landscape around Grindleford on the eastern edge of the Peak District, where the River Derwent winds betwee…

4-6.5 miles

Hardwick Hall Walks

Set within 2,500 acres of rolling parkland and woodland, Hardwick Hall provides a magnificent backdrop for these walks across the National Trust Ha…

5.5-5.75 miles

Hartington Walks

With its duck pond, stone cottages and famous cheese shop, Hartington is a delightful base for these walks into the heart of the Dove Valley. One r…

3-7.25 miles

Walks around Hathersage, plus a route map

Hathersage is a village in the picturesque Derwent Valley and located within the Peak District National Park. Hathersage is a popular place to visi…

4-7.25 miles

Sett Valley Trail Walk and Lantern Pike Walk

Starting from the lively village of Hayfield, these walks combine waterside paths, rewarding climbs and sweeping Peak District views. Both routes b…

1.5-6.5 miles

Higger Tor Walks

Higger Tor is a large gritstone rock formation in the north of the Peak District National Park. The climb up to the top will reward you with fantas…

3.25 miles

Hunger Hill Walk

This walk may be short, but it delivers a satisfying mix of steady climbs and wide-open countryside views around Hunger Hill. This walk follows qui…

Parkland and lake in front of the neo-classical Kedleston Hall on a walk through Kedleston Park, Derbyshire

3.5-5.75 miles

Kedleston Park Walks

Kedleston Park lies about four miles north-west of Derby, around Kedleston Hall, the neo-classical mansion built in the 1760s to designs by Robert …

4-8.75 miles

Top 5 Kinder Reservoir and Snake Pass Walks

Here are our top 5 Kinder Reservoir walks.

4-4.5 miles

Lady Clough Moor Walks

These walks explore the high moorland around Lady Clough Moor in the Dark Peak, where open upland terrain, heather-covered ground and broad views s…

2-7.25 miles

Lathkill Dale Walks

These walks explore Lathkill Dale in the White Peak, one of Derbyshire’s most striking limestone valleys, where the River Lathkill runs through a d…

3-9 miles

Linacre Reservoirs Walks

Tucked away near Chesterfield, the three waters of Linacre Reservoirs provide the peaceful backdrop for these walks through woodland and open count…

3.5-8.5 miles

Little Eaton Walks

Nestled between the River Derwent and Bottle Brook, Little Eaton is the starting point for these walks through attractive countryside just north of…

3-4 miles

Longnor Walks

Longnor sits on the edge of the Peak District where Derbyshire meets Staffordshire, and these walks make use of the surrounding hills, valleys and …

2 miles

Longshaw Estate Walk

We love a good excuse to test one of our walks, and the fact that our little boy was on school half term was always going to be a great reason to g…

1-9 miles

Loscoe Dam Walks

Centered around the peaceful waters of Loscoe Dam, these walks offer everything from a gentle lakeside loop to a full day exploring the surrounding…

3.75-6 miles

Lose Hill and Back Tor Walks

These walks climb into the high ground above the Hope Valley in the Peak District, linking steep ascents with one of the most famous ridge lines in…

2.25-5.75 miles

Low Bradfield Walks

Set beneath the sweeping hills of the Dark Peak, Low Bradfield is the starting point for these walks, each offering waterside scenery and wide vall…

A wooded valley with a stream, stone mill ruins and old mill ponds beneath the trees at Lumsdale near Matlock

2 miles

Lumsdale Waterfall Walk

Lumsdale is a steep-sided wooded valley just outside Matlock, where Bentley Brook drops through a string of ruined mills, old ponds and a waterfall…

2.75-3 miles

Mam Tor Walks

Mam Tor is a 517 metre hill near Castleton in the Peak District. It’s one of the most popular walks in the Peak District and if you have the energy…

2.75-5.25 miles

Manifold Valley Walks

Carved through limestone scenery and once shaped by industry, the beautiful Manifold Valley is the setting for these walks, now a peaceful haven of…

1.25-4 miles

Markeaton Walks

Just outside the city of Derby, Markeaton Park offers the starting point for these walks, blending family-friendly parkland with peaceful countrysi…

5.25-6.5 miles

The 3 best Matlock Walks

Matlock is located on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire. It’s surrounded by beautiful scenery and is a popular place to walk and explore.…

5.25 miles

Matlock Bath Walk

This walk climbs high above Matlock Bath for superb views across the dramatic Matlock Gorge and towards the White Peak. This walk weaves through wo…

2.75-5.5 miles

Millers Dale Walk and Map

Millers Dale is a beautiful valley and small village on the River Wye in the Peak District, Derbyshire. The famous Monsal Trail runs past Millers D…

4.25 miles

Chee Dale Stepping Stones Walk and Map

Nestled within the breathtaking beauty of the Peak District National Park, Chee Dale is a hidden gem that offers nature lovers and adventure seeker…

3.5-4.25 miles

Millfields Walks

Set beside the wide open waters of Carsington Water, these walks offer easy-going countryside circuits with big reservoir views throughout. Both ro…

2.25-4 miles

Milton Walks

Tucked between the small villages of Milton and Foremark, these walks offer relaxed countryside rambles with welcoming village stops along the way.…

5.25 miles

Muggington Walk

Set in the peaceful Derbyshire countryside, this gentle Muggington walk offers a wonderfully relaxing route through rolling farmland and two charmi…

1.5-3 miles

Ogston Reservoir Walks

Set in peaceful countryside near Brackenfield, Ogston Reservoir is a haven for wildlife and one of the county’s finest birdwatching spots. The shor…

A rocky brook running through ancient woodland in a steep-sided gorge in the Peak District

2 miles

Padley Gorge Walk

Padley Gorge is a steep, wooded valley on the Longshaw Estate, within the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. Burbage Brook runs down throug…

1.25-5.5 miles

Poppy Wood Walks

These walks explore part of the National Forest in Derbyshire, where new woodland is gradually being established across a changing landscape of for…

3-5.5 miles

Radbourne Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Radbourne, where quiet lanes, open fields and scattered rural landmarks sit within a gently rolling land…

4.75-6.75 miles

Repton Walks

Linking the attractive villages of Repton and Newton Solney, these walks offer relaxed rambles across open farmland with the chance to pause by the…

2.5-3.75 miles

Ringinglow Walks

Perched on the edge of the Peak District near the Derbyshire–Yorkshire border, Ringinglow is the starting point for these walks through classic moo…

5 miles

Ripley Walk

This walk explores the historic market town of Ripley before heading out into the surrounding countryside along part of the ancient Ryknild Street …

2.5-6.5 miles

Rosliston Forest Walks

Set within the heart of the National Forest, these walks begin at Rosliston Forestry Centre and explore a landscape transformed by one of Britain’s…

3.25 miles

Roystone Rocks Walk

This walk explores the windswept hilltop of Roystone Rocks, where ancient flint finds hint at Mesolithic history beneath your feet. This walk follo…

2-5.25 miles

Shining Cliff Wood Walks

These walks take you into the wooded slopes above the River Derwent, where Shining Cliff Wood forms a large, continuous stretch of historic woodlan…

4.5 miles

Stanton by Dale Walk

This walk is an easy and varied countryside ramble from Stanton by Dale, with just one short climb and plenty of peaceful scenery to enjoy. This wa…

A wide stretch of reservoir water edged by grass and trees under an open sky, with a walking track running alongside the shore.

1.5-7 miles

Staunton Harold Reservoir Walks

Staunton Harold Reservoir sits in the heart of the National Forest, on the border between Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Created in 1964 to supply …

0.5-1.25 miles

Surprise View Walks

These walks visit one of the most well-known viewpoints on the eastern side of the Peak District, where the land rises to the edge of the Derwent V…

2.25 miles

Swadlincote Walk

This walk is a short, family-friendly adventure on the edge of Swadlincote, perfect for an easy leg stretch. This walk circles the pretty Albert Vi…

2.25-5 miles

Swarkestone Walks

Swarkestone links stretches of canal, riverside and rural paths into routes shaped by water, history and open surroundings. Both routes include the…

5.75 miles

Taddington Moor Walk

This walk is a delightful countryside ramble linking the pretty villages of Taddington, Chelmorton and Flagg across the open limestone landscape of…

1-6.75 miles

The Roaches Walks

The Roaches is a prominent rocky ridge above Leek and Tittesworth Reservoir which, along with Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud, form a gritstone escarpm…

3-6.75 miles

Ticknall Walks

Ticknall is a charming former estate village set within the heart of The National Forest, surrounded by peaceful countryside and rich history. Whet…

5.75-7.5 miles

Tideswell Dale Walks

Set in the heart of the White Peak, these walks from Tideswell Dale offer a wonderful mix of riverside paths, limestone valleys and far-reaching vi…

5.5-5.75 miles

Tintwistle Walks

These walks from Tintwistle explore the beautiful reservoirs and rolling hills of the Longdendale Valley, offering a peaceful escape with ever-chan…

4.25-6.5 miles

Tissington Walks

These walks from Tissington offer a gentle and thoroughly enjoyable way to explore this picture-perfect Peak District village and its surrounding c…

2-4 miles

Tissington Trail Walks

The Tissington Trail runs for 13 miles along the line of the old Ashbourne to Buxton railway. It starts in the market town of Ashbourne and climbs …

4.25-6 miles

Torside Reservoir Walks

These walks around Torside Reservoir offer a peaceful escape into the heart of the beautiful Longdendale Valley. Following sections of the Longenda…

3.25-5.25 miles

Whatstandwell Walks

These walks start from Whatstandwell in the Derwent Valley, linking wooded hillside paths with stretches along historic waterways and former transp…

4.25-9 miles

Win Hill Walks

The summit of Win Hill is 462 metres high and after an energetic hike to the top, you will be rewarded with spectacular panoramic views over Ladybo…

4.25-9 miles

Ladybower Reservoir Walk and Map

Ladybower Reservoir is one of three linked reservoirs in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Here are 4 walks on the Derbyshire Walks App…

Walkers on a path above a steep-sided limestone pass with grassy hillsides rising on either side in the Derbyshire Hope Valley

2.5-5.5 miles

Winnats Pass Walks

Winnats Pass sits just west of Castleton in the Derbyshire Hope Valley, with Speedwell Cavern at the start of the walks and an information board on…

1 miles

Wirksworth Walk

This walk is a lovely short and family-friendly wander around the charming market town of Wirksworth. You’ll explore its characterful streets, visi…

2.75-6.75 miles

Youlgrave Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Youlgreave in the White Peak, where limestone hills, wooded slopes and river valleys come together in a …