Chapel-en-le-Frith walks

Choose a day with good visibility and enjoy the excellent views from this excellent section of high ground.

A rewarding walk with superb views going along streams and Combs Reservoir.

A scenic circuit of the little-known plateau of Combs Moss, featuring the imposing Castle Naze hillfort.

A short, mostly level stroll round the village and its idyllic wooded reservoir.

Stroll along a former tramway to explore a historic canal basin, returning via a local nature reserve.

A mixture of craggy gritstone uplands and softer valley country, including a section of the Peak Forest Tramway.

A stiff climb to a fine viewpoint returning via a route full of industrial archaeology.

Circular route initially beside Comb Reservoir before climbing gently to Blackshaw Hall before descending back to reservoir.

This Peak District walk provides a useful introduction to walking in this part of the National Park.

A demanding linear mountain-biking/hiking route over the shoulder of Kinder Scout.

An energetic stroll along the Pennine Bridleway with gentler streamside interludes.

Quarry remains and superb views over the valley to Kinder Scout, Chinley and Eccles Pike.

Good views over Whaley Bridge and Toddbrook Reservoir on the outward journey, and an easy canalside return.

The climb to the quarries of Cracken Edge is rewarded by a high-level promenade with industrial relics and fine views.

Starting out along the Peak Forest Tramway, returning via a climb to the elevated viewpoint of Eccles Pike.

A hilly all-day walk with pub stops available at various points along the way.

Over the hill to the historic canal town of Whaley Bridge, with an easy return along the towpath.

A short but energetic stroll to a prominent local landmark, with glorious views in all directions.

Very easy walk with a choice of well sign-posted routes through the woods on the north side of the water. Suitable for playing Gruffalo Woods with the kids! It's not worth taking scooters as the uneven ground will undoubtedly tip them off and bikes are not allowed.

Circular route starting from Barber Booth via section of Pennine Way Grindsbrook and Edale.

A circular walk exploring the Kinder Scout plateau via Kinder Reservoir.

An easy circular walk along the River Sett via Hill Houses and Booth Farm.

A circular walk along the river via Kinder Reservoir and the Snake Path.

A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.

Circular route from Mam Tor along the ridge to Hollins Cross and Black Tor with a possible detour to Loose Hill. Return via Tor Side.

Starting from Hayfield, Derbyshire, this Peak District walk visits Kinder Downfall. Starting from the point where the Mass Trespass began, the route uses William Clough to reach the plateau. Descent is via Kinder Low and Edale Cross back to the start.

This Peak District walk explores some of the highlights of Edale and its surrounding hills. The walk includes Mam Tor, Castleton Ridge, Edale and Ruship Edge. The second half of the walk uses some quieter paths.

This Peak District route is a classic offering some great views from Rushup Edge before dropping down to the picturesque dale above Edale. The route is rarely quiet and on good days there are usually many people enjoying this walk.

Kinder Low and Mount Famine are combined in this Peak District walk from Hayfield. This circuit on the western edges of the Kinder Scout plateau concentrates on these interesting outliers, which despite their modest height, offer good views and pleasant walking.

This relaxed walk is beautiful whatever the season with the reservoir adding to the scene.

A gentle walk from Hayfield going through Birch Vale Reservoir and Lantern Pike.

A Peak District walk that includes some less walked areas of the National Park. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes and includes walking the main ridge of Rushup Edge.

A brisk river and hillside walk with good views passing via Mount Famine ridge.

Wide views, heather moorland, and the pretty hamlet of Little Hayfield.

A classic Dark Peak circuit featuring Derbyshire’s highest waterfall and a section of the Pennine Way.

A classic gritstone hike, climbing to the Kinder plateau and Derbyshire’s tallest waterfall.

An easy stroll around the pretty village of Hayfield.

A scenic and relatively low-level walk below the gritstone edge of Kinder Scout, using permitted paths and rights-of-way to circumnavigate Kinder Reservoir.

The village of Hayfield lies to the west of the highest land in the Peak District Park and this walk which lies wholly within Derbyshire offers some excellent walking. The outward route over Mount Famine offers good views and once Edale Cross is reached you are on the high moors. The return to Hayfield is full of interest too.

A fine gritstone edge, with views to Kinder Scout.

This circular walk explores the Goyt Valley and the ridge lying the west. The route includes some steep climbs but offers excellent views throughout. Some paths may be muddy after periods of prolonged rain.

This Peak District walk starts from Edale village and climbs onto Kinder Scout via Ringing Roger. The route provides rough moorland walking on relatively quiet paths and includes Upper Grindsbrook, Crowden Brook and Edale Cross before descending Jacob's Ladder on the return to Edale.

Grindsbrook and Edale Head are two of the highlights of this Peak District walk from Edale. Superb walking high above Edale on the Kinder Scout Plateau provides excellent views over this part of Derbyshire. Choose a good day for this route as poor weather makes navigation tricky.

A Peak District walk that explores the eastern end of the Kinder plateau. Starting from Edale the route follows the slopes of Kinder to reach Hope Cross. From here the walk continues to gain height and follows a high level route for the return via Ringing Roger to Edale.

This ridge walk is a very popular excursion mainly because of the excellent views.

This Peak District walk starts from Edale and explores Rushup Edge, Brown Knoll, Edale Cross, Crowden Tower and Grindslow Knoll. The route contains many of the key features of this dramatic part of the Derbyshire Peak district and should be saved for a fine day.

Sample the opening of the Pennine Way and explore three of the Vale of Edale’s pretty hamlets.

Geological curiosities abound on this classic walk on the junction between gritstone and limestone.

A demanding but spectacular moorland crossing of Derbyshire’s highest hill to visit an iconic coaching inn.

Experience the dramatic Torrs gorge, a section of the Peak Forest Canal, and wide views over the Sett valley.

Climb to our local hilltop with splendid views over Hayfield village to Kinder Scout.

Take a classic gritstone hike to Derbyshire’s highest hill and tallest waterfall, plus pretty Hayfield village.

A linear walk onto the Kinder Scout plateau using the train for the return.

A scenic walk over the hill behind the Pack Horse, featuring wide westward views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.

An easy stroll, featuring fine views up the Sett valley to Kinder Scout, and a pretty hamlet of old cottages and farmhouses.

A rewarding walk to a fine local viewpoint, returning via the Sett Valley Trail, a disused railway line.

A moderate stroll down into New Mills, returning via the spectacular Millennium Walkway and a pretty riverside park.

A scenic hike (also suitable for mountain bikes) along ancient trackways to a packhorse bridge over the River Goyt.

Stroll down into New Mills via pretty Whitle, cross the spectacular Millennium Walkway, then climb to the Peak Forest Canal, before descending to cross the Goyt and then climbing back to the Pack Horse via Brook Bottom, another attractive hamlet.

Field paths and green lanes to a local landmark and viewpoint.

A route featuring Mellor Cross, passing through two attractive stone-built hamlets.

A pleasant stroll with views to the River Goyt and the beauty spot of Roman Lakes.

A demanding route for mountain bikers, much of it off-road on a variety of challenging surfaces.

A varied all-day hike with close-up views of Kinder Scout. Several moderate climbs and descents.

A fairly gradual ascent to a heathery hilltop and viewpoint, with a steep descent and a return through farmland.

A walk including three gritstone edges, all with fabulous views: Coombes Rocks overlook the village of Charlesworth; Cown Edge is a partly quarried edge with views to Kinder Scout, and Lantern Pike
is a well-known local summit.

An easy stroll along a pretty stream valley known locally as Little Switzerland.

A breezy walk to an ancient monument, with wide views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.

Start and finish at The Little Mill Inn, walk beside Rowarth Brook up the wooded valley (known as Little Switzerland to the locals) and then head uphill to the moors above Rowarth for amazing views of The Peak District, Kinder Scout and the Cheshire plain.

This is a glorious walk in the Peak District National Park, starting on the Monsal Trail, before heading down to walk upstream along the river Wye in the limestone gorge of Chee Dale, then heading over the top of Worm Hill before heading back to the car park via the moss covered landscape of Monks Dale.

Flowery meadows, a riverside stroll, spectacular limestone scenery, a pretty village and a prehistoric burial site.

Adventurous familes will love this walk through some of the Peak District's most impressive limestone scenery.

Surfaced roads and tracks with fine views over the Wye valley.

Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day.

Impressive limestone cliffs and caves, a pretty village and a cosy local pub.

A one-way stroll through a series of hamlets to the historic spa town of Buxton.

A series of villages in spectacular limestone country, with an exciting riverside stretch.

Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.

Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.

Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.

Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.

Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.

Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.

An energetic climb is rewarded by stunning views over the Snake Pass from the northern edge of Kinder Scout.

Two valleys, one quiet and remote, the second intimate and pretty, linked by a dramatic gritstone edge walk.

Riverside and forest walking with no major hills to climb.

An interesting walk through fields and impressive limestone scenery.

Experience at length the dramatic limestone scenery of five dales, including a beautiful stretch alongside the Wye and the famous Chee Dale stepping stones.

This Peak District walk comes with a warning as it's not suitable for those who don't like scrambling along the side of vertical banks or who are not happy crossing streams. It is undoubtedly easier to do the walk by going up Blackden Brook - rather than coming down it - and it is easier in good, dry weather. The reward is some great views!

Stroll to a prehistoric burial chamber with fine views.

A Peak District walk that explores the often rugged countryside on the eastern flank of Cown Edge. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes. In places careful navigation is essential.

A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.

A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.

This Peak District walk on the quieter side of Kinder Scout provides the basis for a great day outdoors.The outward route takes you onto the plateau crossing wild moorland. Once Kinder Downfall is reached you can enjoy a downhill walk in some of the best scenry in this part of the National Park.

Bleaklow offers some excellent walks and this Peak District route used minor paths to explore Higher Shelf Stones, Bleaklow and Grains in the Water.