82 walks in The Dark Peak Area of The Peak District

Eighty-two easy-to-follow, hand-crafted walks including routes from The Snake Pass, Bowden Bridge, Castleton, Crowden, Greenfield, Dove Stone Reservoir, Edale, Hadfield, Hathersage, Hayfield, Holmfirth, Hope, Ladybower Reservoir, Derwent, Howden, Melltham, Glossop & Woodhead that visit Kinder Scout (the highest point), Back Tor, Great Dove Stone Rocks, Mam Tor, Lose Hill, Winhill Pike, Barrow Stones, Bleaklow Stones, Bleaklow Hill, Black Hill (Soldiers Lump) & The Wain Stones amongst many other locations. More details about each walk can be found below the map.

The Dark Peak Area of The Peak District National Park is area within the National Park boundary north of the A6 from Hazel Grove to Chapel-en-le-Frith, the A623 to Sparrowpit, the minor road from Sparrowpit along Rushup Edge to Castleton and the A6187 from Castleton to Sheffield.


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Eighty-two easy-to-follow, circular, walk route maps in The Dark Peak Area of The Peak District in Walk Grade Order

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Walk d101 Padley Gorge, Burbage Rocks and Longshaw Country Park from Grindleford Station

Quite stunning scenery

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:1,467 ft (447 m)
Time:4.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d103 Cobden Edge, Mellor, Rowarth and Brook Bottom from Strines

An early ascent followed by huge views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:1,696 ft (517 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d104 Bramah Edge from Crowden

Fine views to rival the Lake District

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:1,515 ft (562 m)
Time:4.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d108 Edale Moor (Kinder Scout) and Crookstone Knoll (Kinder Scout) from Edale

Superb views from Crookstone Knoll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:1,812 ft (552 m)
Time:4.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d112 Lantern Pike from Hayfield

A steady ascent to superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:899 ft (274 m)
Time:2.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk d114 Alport Castles and Bleaklow Stones from Fairholmes Car Park, Ladybower Reservoir

Rough & wild with one steep ascent

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Vital Statistics:

Length:16.5 miles (26.5 km)
Ascent:2,604 ft (794 m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 8 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d116 Lady Clough from Birchin Clough

A walk in the woods with one short climb

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3.5 miles (5.5 km)
Ascent:705 ft (215 m)
Time:2 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 2 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk d117 Burton Bole End and Abney Clough from Bradwell

Excellent high level views with a lovely valley

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:1,766 ft (538 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d118 Lose Hill (Ward's Piece), Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Castleton from Hope

Superb views of the Vale of Edale

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:1,588 ft (484 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d119 Eldon Hill (Perryfoot) from Peak Forest

Superb views from a little climbed hill

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:928 ft (283 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d121 Back Tor from Ashopton Bridge, Ladybower Reservoir

Classic walk with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:1,568 ft (478 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d122 Bleaklow Head (Bleaklow Hill) and Higher Shelf Stones from the Snake Pass

Good navigation skills essential

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:630 ft (192 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk d123 Mam Tor via Cavedale from Castleton

Limestone moorland with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,887 ft (575 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d126 Great Hucklow, Bretton, Abney Clough and Burton Bole End from Bradwell

Pretty valleys and wild moorland

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12.75 miles (19 km)
Ascent:2,258 ft (688 m)
Time:6.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d130 Stanage Edge, High Neb and Bamford Moor from Hathersage

High level route with glorious views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:2,097 ft (639 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d135 Kinder Downfall from Birchin Clough

Wild moorland and the Pennine Way

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:1,689 ft (515 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d136 Crook Hill (Ladybower) from Ladybower Reservoir

Superb views from a little climbed hill

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:1,195 ft (364 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d144 Winhill Pike (Win Hill) and Hope Cross from Yorkshire Bridge

A steep ascent to superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:1,887 ft (575 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d145 Jaggers Clough and The River Noe from Edale

Delightful valley walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:1,585 ft (483 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d147 Cracken Edge from Hayfield

Easy ascent to great views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:1,861 ft (567 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d155 Great Hucklow, Tideswell Moor and Bradwell Moor from Bradwell

Superb high level route with excellent views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:1,759 ft (536 m)
Time:5.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d156 Kinder Low (Kinder Scout), Brown Knoll (Edale), South Head (Hayfield) and Mount Famine from Bowden Bridge, Hayfield

A steady climb to high level views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.75 miles (17 km)
Ascent:2,242 ft (683 m)
Time:6.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d158 Sparrowpit and Mam Tor from Castleton

Limestone moorland with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:2,001 ft (610 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d161 Rhodeswood Reservoir from Crowden

Delightful water-side stroll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:823 ft (251 m)
Time:2.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk d162 Brown Knoll (Edale), Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge) and Mam Tor via Jacob's Ladder from Edale

Fine high level walk away from the crowds - can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:1,986 ft (605 m)
Time:5.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d164 Barrow Stones, Grinah Stones, Bleaklow Stones and Bleaklow Head (Bleaklow Hill) from Woodhead

High remote moorland - glorious

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Vital Statistics:

Length:13.25 miles (21 km)
Ascent:2,081 ft (634 m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d168 Mount Famine from Slackhall

Lanes and track with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:1,650 ft (503 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d169 Eyam, Sir William Hill, Stoke Ford, The River Derwent, Grindleford and Froggatt from Stoney Middleton

High level views followed by a river side stroll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:2,074 ft (632 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d170 Kinder Downfall and Kinder Low from Bowden Bridge, Hayfield

A steady climb to high level views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:1,851 ft (564 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d171 Lantern Pike and Cown Edge Rocks from Hayfield

Two ascents - Two superb view points

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:2,055 ft (626 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d172 Bleaklow Head (Bleaklow Hill) and Higher Shelf Stones from Old Glossop

Good navigation skills essential

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:1,850 ft (564 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d174 Millstone Rocks and Lad's Leap from Crowden

Two edges and two dams

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:1,610 ft (491 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d176 Fairbrook Naze (Kinder Scout) and Mill Hill from Birchin Clough

Wild moorland and the Pennine Way

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:1,841 ft (561 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d177 Coombes Edge Rocks from Charlesworth

Short walk to great views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:820 ft (250 m)
Time:2.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk d186 Kinder Scout and Kinder Downfall from Bowden Bridge, Hayfield

Classic high level route across Kinder Scout

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:2,192 ft (688 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d200 Millstone Rocks, Lad's Leap and Bramah Edge from Crowden

Two edges, two dams, two climbs

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,289 ft (698 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d201 Seal Stones (Kinder Scout) and Seal Edge from Birchin Clough

Wild moorland and the Pennine Way

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:2,060 ft (628 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d205 Black Chew Head (Laddow Rocks) and Black Hill (Soldier's Lump) from Crowden

Easy to follow paths across wild moorland

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:1,746 ft (532 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d210 White Brow and Kinder Reservoir from Hayfield

A short walk to open moorland

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:843 ft (257 m)
Time:2.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk d212 Alport Castles from Fairholmes Car Park, Ladybower Reservoir

Stunning cliff scenery & wild moorland

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:2,368 ft (722 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d213 Black Chew Head (Laddow Rocks) and The Longdenden Trail from Hadfield

Fine views on isolated moorland

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12.5 miles (20 km)
Ascent:2,143 ft (653 m)
Time:6.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d214 Mount Famine, South Head and Brown Knoll from Hayfield

Bridget bagging splendour away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:13.5 miles (21.5 km)
Ascent:2,914 ft (888 m)
Time:7.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d216 The Vale of Edale from Edale

Delightful valley walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:1,044 ft (318 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d223 Durham Edge, Great Hucklow and Little Hucklow from Bradwell

Excellent high level route with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:1,241 ft (378 m)
Time:3.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d224 Lose Hill from Edale

Easy ascent to superb ridge walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:1,532 ft (467 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d229 Mam Tor from Edale

Superb views all around

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3 miles (5 km)
Ascent:951 ft (290 m)
Time:2 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk d236 Higher Shelf Stones from Old Glossop

Good navigation skills essential

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:1,526 ft (465 m)
Time:4.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d240 Kinder Downfall and Kinder Scout from Edale

Good compass skills essential in thick weather

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:1,870 ft (570 m)
Time:5.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d252 Mam Tor and Rushup Edge from Edale

Superb ridge walk with stunning views all around

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.25 miles (15 km)
Ascent:1,919 ft (585 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d254 Brown Knoll (Edale), South Head (Hayfield) and Mount Famine from Bowden Bridge, Hayfield

A steady climb to high level views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:1,808 ft (551 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d260 Back Tor from Fairholmes Car Park, Ladybower Reservoir

A classic walk with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:2,061 ft (628 m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d262 South Head and Mount Famine from Hayfield

Fine views away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:2,468 ft (752 m)
Time:6.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d263 Seal Stones (Kinder Scout), Fairbrook Naze (Kinder Scout) and Mill Hill from Birchin Clough

Wild moorland and the Pennine Way

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12.25 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent:2,189 ft (667 m)
Time:6.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d266 Bleaklow Head (Bleaklow Hill) from Woodhead Tunnel

Superb gorge walk & high remote moorland

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:1,975 ft (602 m)
Time:5.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d271 Winhill Pike (Win Hill) from Heatherdene Car Park, Ladybower Reservoir

A steady but gentle ascent to superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.75 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:1,289 ft (393 m)
Time:3.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d277 Margery Hill from Fairholmes Car Park, Ladybower Reservoir

Wild moorland with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12.75 miles (20.5 km)
Ascent:2,094 ft (638 m)
Time:6.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d281 Higger Tor and Burbage Rocks from Longshaw Country Park

A pleasant stroll with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:1,007 ft (307 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d288 Winhill Pike from Hope

Superb views with a relatively gently ascent

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:971 ft (296 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d289 Mill Hill and The Knott (Hayfield) from Chunal Road (Glossop)

Rough open moorland

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:1,162 ft (354 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d296 Jacob's Ladder and Kinder Scout from Edale

The start of the Pennine Way

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:1,860 ft (567 m)
Time:4.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d298 Back Tor and Margery Hill from Fairholmes Car Park, Ladybower Reservoir

A long but classic walk with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:19.75 miles (31.5 km)
Ascent:2,757 ft (840 m)
Time:9.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 8 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk d320 Mill Hill from Birchin Clough

Wild moorland and the Pennine Way

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:1,328 ft (405 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk d321 Mill Hill and Middle Moor from Hayfield

Two ascents - Two superb view points

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:2,074 ft (632 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk gm107 A circuit of Yoeman Hey Reservoir and Dove Stone Reservoir

Easy walking on good paths

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:729 ft (222 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk gm114 Great Dove Stones Rocks from Dove Stone Reservoir

A steep ascent to superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:1,441 ft (439 m)
Time:3.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk gm126 Ashway Rocks and Great Dove Stones Rocks from Dove Stone Reservoir

A steep ascent to superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:1,848 ft (563 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk gm134 Stable Stones Brow (Hoarstone Edge) and Alphin Pike from Dove Stone Reservoir

Superb ridge walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:1,615 ft (492 m)
Time:4.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk gm142 Dick Hill and Saddleworth Moor (Broadstones Hill) from Greenfield

Wild moorland views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:607 ft (246 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk gm150 Great Dove Stone Rocks Stable Stones Brow (Hoarstone Edge) from Dove Stone Reservoir

Superb ridge walk with extensive views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:2,501 ft (762 m)
Time:6.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk sy101 Onesmoor (Kirk Edge) from Low Bradfield

Good views from this little hill

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:827 ft (252 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk sy102 Pike Lowe from Langsett Barn

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:1,118 ft (360 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk sy104 Lodge Moor (Ughill Moors) from Strines Reservoir

A walk with plenty of variety - can be muddy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:1,362 ft (415 m)
Time:4.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk sy106 Snailsden from Winscar Reservoir, Dunford Bridge

Huge views from such a little hill

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:728 ft (222 m)
Time:2.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk sy108 Langsett Reservoir from Langsett Barn

Waterside and wild moorland walking

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3.75 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:673 ft (205 m)
Time:2.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk sy112 South Nab from Winscar Reservoir, Dunford Bridge

Wild walk to huge 360° views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:817 ft (249 m)
Time:2.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk sy119 Horse Stone and Outer Edge from The Flouch

Fine moorland walk - but good navigation skills needed in mist

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:1,674 ft (510 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk sy125 Dead Edge End, Britland Edge Hill and Snailsden from Winscar Reservoir, Dunford Bridge

Wild walk to excellent 360� views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12 miles (19 km)
Ascent:1,365 ft (416 m)
Time:5.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk sy134 Dead Edge End from Winscar Reservoir, Dunford Bridge

Wild walk to excellent 360° views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:896 ft (273 m)
Time:3.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk wy106 West Nab and Horseley Head Moss from Meltham

Wild moorland with fine views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:1,316 ft (401 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk wy108 Upperthong and Netherthong from Holmfirth

Last of the summer wine country

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,152 ft (351 m)
Time:3.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk wy109 Standedge (Close Moor) from Marsden

High wild moorland views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:1,319 ft (405 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk wy176 Black Hill (Soldier's Lump) and Black Moss Reservior from Wessenden Head

The new & the old Pennine Way

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:1,902 ft (580 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span

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