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A sign, a stile and a walking man in Peak District terrain near Hollinsclough
| The Peak District is the latest area added to the Walking Englishman. I
have to admit this popular park has always taken a place down the pecking
order behind the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District mainly because both
the Dales and the Lakes are closer to home. Therefore it was overlooked for
far too long. I first walked in the Peak District during the foot and mouth
crisis a few years ago when walking was banned in most areas. The Peak
District was a shining beacon during that dark period as it remained open
while other national parks closed. And on that first visit Steve, Dave and I
stayed for a long weekend and found a few super walks. Now I know about the
delights of this super park with its two distinct areas, the Dark Peak of
gritstone and the White Peak of limestone I shall return again whenever I
have the opportunity. New walks will appear here from time to time. |
| Easy Walks: | ||||
| Curbar Edge and Froggatt Edge |  |
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A fantastic gritstone edge walk for those who like to live on the precipice! | |
| Thorncliffe Trail | |
On the edge of the Peak District exploring history in north Sheffield. | ||
| Moderate Walks: | ||||
| Chrome Hill from Buxton |  |
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A super Peak District hill to climb. We did it from Buxton in winter snow. | |
| Wetton Hill and Thor's Cave | |
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A circular walk to this fantastic cave from Wettonmill. | |
| The Roaches and Hen Cloud | |
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A superb walk taking in a host of classic Peak District landmarks. |
| Mam Tor Ridge from Hope | |
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Clearly the most popular Peak District ridge walk. |
| Dove Dale and Wolfscote Dale | |
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The most popular of all the Peak District Walks. There is a reason! | |
| Kinder Scout | |
The objective of the honorable Peak trespass. We were luckier. | ||
| Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale | |
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Walk to two extra special dales, one well known, one a delightful surprise. |
| Stanage Edge from Hathersage | |
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The iconic dark peak walk to the most famous escarpment of them all. | |
| Monsal Dale from Bakewell | |
Superb guest entry from Owain Roberts. Great report of a splendid walk. | ||
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