For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in the Derbyshire Dales. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in the Derbyshire Dales
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
RMHT Stage 12: Edale to Buxton
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
21.4 km
6:10 h
634 m
567 m
Stage 12 of the Round Manchester Hiking Trail: Edale to Buxton via Hay Dale
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Birchen Edge - Chatsworth Walking Route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.6 km
3:15 h
272 m
271 m
A circular 7 mile walk combining superb walking along two edges with a visit to Chatsworth.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Castleton Circular via Bradwell Moor Trig Point
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.2 km
2:41 h
348 m
352 m
Peak District National Park - Castleton - Saint Edmund's - Roll of Honour - Castleton War Memorial - Peveril Castle - Bradwell Moor
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Birchen Edge, Three Ships, Nelsons Monument, Wellingtons Monument, Baslow, Chatsworth and Dobb Edge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.8 km
2:21 h
287 m
300 m
A circular root around Birchen Edge, Three Ships, Nelsons Monument, Wellingtons Mounment, Baslow, Chatsworth and Dobb Edge.
Start from Birchen Edge Car Park (by the Robin Hood Inn) (Members free or park on the road).
A great winter walk especially when the ground is frozen.
A few steps here and there. Brill views.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Stanage Edge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.8 km
3:00 h
390 m
386 m
Starting in Hathersage, you climb through farmland and forests up to the imposing Stanage Edge, dropping down to the base of the edge you will walk the eastern end of the cliffs before rising back up to the top and walking the full length. Finally, following the road back into Hathersage.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Hartington Dales
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.8 km
2:06 h
87 m
87 m
From the village of Hartington, a walk along 3 of its dales - Biggin Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Stanage Edge and Padley Gorge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.9 km
6:00 h
424 m
435 m
A stunning 11 mile tour along Stanage Edge, through Hathersage and Padley Gorge.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Circular Walk to High Neb Stanege Edge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.3 km
1:50 h
160 m
161 m
This is a circular walk along the North West part of Stanage Edge, taking in the triangulation point at High Neb, the highest point of the Edge. It is a fairly easy firm route with just a few short challenging parts.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Hartington Walking Route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.2 km
3:20 h
217 m
218 m
A lovely 7.5 mile (12 Km) walk exploring the upper Dove Valley, taking in an important Peak District archaeological site - the motte and bailey castle at Pilsbury.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Chatsworth House from Beeley
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.2 km
2:55 h
185 m
185 m
Starting from the village of Beeley in the Peak District, a circular walk to Chatsworth House, returning beside parkland designed by Capability Brown
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Burbage, Higger Tor, Padley Gorge & Longshaw by Mike
May 15, 2022
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Bakewell to Ashford in the Water by Andrew
May 08, 2022
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Milldale and the River Dove by Mr D
May 02, 2022
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A lovely little walk with some stunning views. We did it in May and saw lots of early purple orchids. The Dove Holes and Ilam rock are always impressive. Despite the relatively short distance, it’s a good choice to give kids a taste of a “proper” walk that is neither exposed nor difficult to “escape” from.
The Mill Dale section is popular, so not one to do to escape the crowds. That’s the only reason this is not a five star route.
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