Walking in the Peak District
Perhaps best known as walking country, the Peak District National Park offers a spectacular variety of scenery and routes to be explored – from steep sided limestone dales to the dramatic high moorlands. There is something for everyone – individuals, families and groups – whether you want a challenging hike or a short stroll.
You can follow national or local trails or simply take advantage of 524sq km (202sq miles) of open access land or 3,005km (1,867) miles of rights of way.
For experienced walkers the long distance 431km (268 mile) Pennine Way National Trail follows the Pennine chain along the rugged backbone of England from Edale crossing Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District at 636 metres (2,087 ft). The Trans Pennine Trail is part of the E8 European Walking Route, connecting the National Park to the Turkish border – a walk of 4,023km (2,500) miles.
The beautiful Limestone Way is 74km (46 miles) through delightful limestone scenery. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is 88km (55 miles) long and weaves through some of the area’s richest natural landscape and industrial heritage, given recognition as a World Heritage Site. Leaflets for these trails and for other promoted routes are available from local visitor centres, as is the Ordnance Survey OL 24 White Peak and OL 1 Dark Peak maps, which show all rights of way and will help you plan a route for yourself.
Many routes are suitable for wheelchairs or buggies including the paths on the disused railway routes of the Monsal Trail, High Peak and Tissington Trails in the White Peak area and the Longdendale Trail in the Dark Peak area. These routes provide easy linear walks. Other suitable walks for all are in the recreational areas of the Upper Derwent, Macclesfield Forest and Goyt Valley.
Pick up a copy of the ‘You’re Welcome’ guide at National Park Visitor Centres which will help disabled people, the elderly and families with small children to choose the best walks and enjoy the special landscape. Access for All provides you with information and ideas on how to get maximum enjoyment from your visit.
For your next holiday or short break walking in the Peak District come and stay at our fantastic campsite! Surrounded by the Peak District landscape, you can rest in the peaceful countryside or make the most of your holiday experience walking or cycling in the heart of the Peak District National Park!
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