Charlesworth walks

Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones feature in this Peak District walk from Old Glossop. Other highlights include the Wain Stones, Yellow Stacks and Doctor's Gate. This moorland can be wild and desolate in bad weather so save this walk for a dry day with good visibility.

A rewarding half day route onto Bleaklow that provides a taste of its wild beauty.

Bleaklow Head from Longendale is a Peak District walk on the wild side. Using rarely walked parts of the Bleaklow moors. This moorland and edge walk takes you to the high land of Bleaklow in the northern sector of the Peak District National Park. It is best undertaken in fine weather preferably after a dry spell. With poor visibility always a potential hazard, map reading skills and the ability to use a compass are advantageous.

A leisurely reservoir and woodland stroll, visiting a local nature reserve.

A demanding moorland walk with superb views, followed by an easy and level return.

Mostly level walking around one, two or three of the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley

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.

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.

This area sees few walkers yet there is much of interest and grand views.

This Peak District walk follows a circuit that inclues Cown Edge, which offers some fine views towards Manchester. The route is easy to follow and includes a substantial section of the Cown Edge Way.

Riverside and forest walking with no major hills to climb.

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

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

An easy stroll round a nearby hill, with wide views over Manchester and the Dark Peak.

A taste of heather moorland as you climb to the local trig-point, with wide views over Manchester.

A longer walk featuring a scenic valley and a stiff climb to a fine moorland viewpoint.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

A fine gritstone edge, with views to Kinder Scout.

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.

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

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.

An easy stroll around the pretty village of Hayfield.

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

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

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

A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Absolute belter of a walk around 3 reservoirs with views from the top of Saddleworth moor, climbing down a cascading waterfall, all utterly stunning.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The South Pennines are part of the Peak District National Park and this walk explores the moors to the west of Holme. The route uses well trodden paths and tracks and offers some fine views during the course of the walk.