The following walking and cycling route descriptions/maps are available to download as pdf files – simply click the links to download to your desktop.
Edges and Ales
Route 1 - Birchen Edge, Chatsworth and Dobb Edge (1.4Mb)
Route 2 - Cordwell to Cutthorpe Circular (1.4Mb)
Route 3 - Linacre and Brampton (1.3Mb)
Puddings and Palaces
Route 4 - Rural Ramble to a Romantic Hall (1.3Mb)
Route 5 - Palace of the Peak (1.4Mb)
Castles and Caverns
Route 6 - The Shivering Mountain (1.2Mb)
Route 7 - On the Edge at Stanage (1.1Mb)
Route 8 - Pilsbury Castle and the Upper Dove Valley (1.3Mb)
Peek into the Past
Route 9 - The House Where Time Stood Still (1.3Mb)
Route 10 - Canal and Ancient Causeway (1.3Mb)
Cycle the Dales
Route 11 - White Peak Villages (1.2Mb)
Route 12 - The Manifold Valley (1.4Mb)
Mills and Hills
Route 13 - The Valley Where History was Made (1.5Mb)
Route 14 - Belper and the Strutts (1.3Mb)
Peak Experience self-guided trails
The following trails were created by award-winning Peak Experience. Each is full of information about the heritage you can see along the route. Whether you'r interests are wildlife, archaeology, geology or simply getting to know more about the view, there is something for you. Many of the routes have cartoon children's activity trails for families going out together.
There are three trail difficulty ratings; green are the easiest routes, yellow are intermediate routes and red routes are the most strenuous. Please ensure you take appropriate clothing, footwear, maps, food and drink with you. Simply download, print and take out into the Peak District.
We'd love to hear what you think of a trail after you do it. What did you like or dislike? Would you do another trail? How can we improve them? Please email us your thoughts at peak.experience@peakdistrict.gov.uk.
Hoe Grange Time Travellers Trail (418kb)
Discover what archaeology can tell us about the history of the land. Download this 8 mile (12.5km) route steeped in history - from Neolithic farmers to Victorian railwaymen. Ideal for cyclists as well as enthusiastic walkers.
Let the kids explore with you! Download the activity sheet for 7 - 11 year olds.
Coombes Valley Wild Walk (808kb)
Download the trail to this wonderful RSPB reserve in the south west peak. This family friendly stroll takes you through stunning woodland. Listen out for a symphony of bird calls and the changing colours through the seasons.
Let the kids explore with you! Download the trail for 7 - 11 year olds.
Edale Wild Walk (580kb)
Download a trail to explore the many faces of Edale's wild side. The walk starts at the Moorland Centre and takes you on to the edge of the moorlands above. The rewards are spectacular views and wildlife encounters.
Take the kids on an adventure! Download the trail for 7 - 11 year olds.
White Peak Wild Walk (636kb)
Download this self-guided walk and explore the White Peak's wildlife wonders. The walk begins at White Lodge, next to a bus stop on the A6 and a pay and display car park, between Bakewell and Buxton.
You can also download the children's activity trail. Ideal for any 7 - 11 year olds going with you.
Hathersage Jane Eyre Trail (614kb)
Download the trail and step into the pages of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, visiting the places in Hathersage that appear in her novel. You also get to visit locations from the BBC's Jane Eyre and the film version of Pride & Prejudice, as well the grave of Robin Hood's sidekick Little John, a Romano-British village, Norman fort, historic church and breathtaking moorlands.
Children going with you? Download the children's trail for 7- 11 year olds.
Three Forts Time Travellers Trail in the Hope Valley (500kb)
Download the self-guided trail to Mam Tor, Peveril Castle and Navio Roman fort. The trail links all three by public transport and has information on bus routes, how to obtain timetables online and how to use your mobile phone to text for the next departures. Travel back in time and leave the car at home!
Castleton Geology Trail – Easy Access Route (2.6mb)
Download this trail and take the family around Castleton's more accessible geological wonders. All sites are accessible along roadside paved footpaths suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and for those with low mobility. Alternative routes across fields are suggested also.
Children going with you? Download the children's trail for 7 - 11 year olds to discover more on the way.
Castleton Geology Trail – Long Distance Route (483kb)
On this self-guided trail, get to the heart of the Peak District's 350-million-year-old-story, as you scale the shale and gritstone heights of Mam Tor and overlook the brooding Dark Peak in the north and the older limestone White Peak area in the south.
Grindleford Geology Trail (404kb)
Beginning and ending at Grindleford Station, this self-guided trail takes you through ancient woodland to discover ancient sea beds, a historic quarry and a medieval packhorse route.
Children going with you? Download the children's trail for 7 - 11 year olds to discover more geological facts on the way.
Lathkill Dale Geology Trail (1.2mb)
Download the self-guided trail along Natural England's Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve. Travel back in time millions of years to discover ancient waterfalls, tropical seas, fossil sea creatures and the famous grey marble quarries. Produced in partnership with Natural England.
How We Ate... Blackwell (415kb)
A self-guided trail starting at Miller's Dale car park that takes you back thousands of years to discover how Blackwell and Priestcliff have been shaped by farming. Look out for the towering limekilns!
Download the children's trail for 7 - 11 year olds.
How We Ate... Longnor (778kb)
Download this 2.7 mile circular walk and work up an appetite around the glorious Manifold Valley near to the historic market town of Longnor. On your way you'll discover traditional farms, stone barns and walled fields with herds of cows and flocks of sheep. You'll see land that produced oats and many thousands of tons of cheese each year. On your return, you can take tea in the Victorian market hall, and sample delicious local produce.
Download the children's activity trail for 7- 11 year olds.
How We Ate... Longshaw (355kb)
This self-guided trail takes you through the Longshaw Estate owned by the National Trust, and the home to the longest continuously running sheep dog trials. The jury has still to make its verdict!
A Journey Through Industrial Cheddleton (433kb)
Discover how industry has shaped Cheddleton's past, influenced its present and impacts on its future. You will take in the famous Cheddleton Flint Mill before following the now quiet canal to discover more industrial heritage.
