Pride of the Peak Walk
A 29-mile long-distance path in Derbyshire celebrating the Peak District National Park, visiting limestone dales, gritstone edges, gorgeous villages, a stately home, and much more. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SK 217 685
Distance: 29 miles (46 km)
Time: 12–16 hours
Duration: 3–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak Area
OL24 The Peak District – White Peak Area
Summary
The Pride of the Peak Walk, set in the Peak District (England’s most visited National Park), is a walking route taking in a remarkable array of scenery including limestone dales, moorland, gritstone edges, woodland, riverside, towns, and villages. Many other geographical features and man-made structures are enjoyed along the way, such as limestone pavements, drystone walls, viaducts, and mills.
The walk begins and ends in the popular town of Bakewell. From here, the route passes via or close to Sheldon, Deep Dale, the River Wye, Monsal Dale, Monsal Head, Upper Dale, Cressbrook, Miller’s Dale, Tideswell Dale, Litton Dale, Tansley Dale, Longstone Moor, Longstone Edge, Rowland, Hassop, Bank Wood, Bramley Wood, Calver, the River Derwent, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge, Baslow, Chatsworth Park (and Chatsworth House), Edensor, and Carlton Pastures.