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Hills & Dales

When it comes to the Peak District National Park and the beautiful county of Derbyshire, you’re spoilt for choice in terms of hills to climb and dales to explore.

Some of the most famous hill walks in the Peak District include Kinder Scout (the highest peak in the area), Parkhouse and Chrome Hill.

Kinder Scout is undoubtedly the most famous and one of the most challenging walks in the Peak District National Park. After having gained fame in the 1930s for being the route for the peaceful protest which was the Mass Trespass, Kinder Scout’s beauty and significance has never been forgotten.

Parkhouse and Chrome Hill are also very iconic parts of the Peak District. They are what remains of a coral reef and therefore make for a unique landscape. Located near the village of Earl Sterndale, and less than seven miles from the town of Buxton, these two hills are steep enough for both a bit of a workout and fantastic views once you’re at the top an absolute must for budding photographers!

Two of the best-loved dales are Lathkill Dale and Dovedale:

Lathkill Dale is a place treasured by many. With it’s crystal clear waters and gently flowing weirs, you can see perfectly the everyday goings on of the local brown trout, peacefully swimming downstream. Lathkill Dale is very close to the village of Over Haddon, which is home to some very cosy countryside pubs.

Dovedale is another Peak District gem- with limestone ravines and a romantic river at the foot of the hills, this is a great place to visit for all the family. You can even skip over the River Dove via the famous stepping stones!

Whether you’re after a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, use the search below to find your perfect countryside walk:

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Surprise View

Grindleford

Surprise View is a spectacular view point above Hathersage and is known for being one of the best viewpoints in the Peak District and also for being a great spot to sit and watch the sunset, and is a designated 'Dark Skies' stargazing spot.
The Roaches

Staffordshire

Impressive gritstone edges and craggy rocks loved by walkers and climbers. It groups together two main gritstone outcrops - Ramshaw Rocks famous for the Winking Man rock formation and 'Hen Cloud' offering stunning panoramic views.
Dovedale

Dovedale is a renowned beauty spot -although it is actually around 2-3 miles long! The River Dove flows through Milldale, Wolscote Dale and Beresford Dale. Famous for its stepping stones, Lionshead rock, caves and literary connections.
Mam Tor - Shivering Mountain

Mam Tor, meaning ‘Mother Hill’, is a 517-metre high hill near Castleton in the High Peak area of Derbyshire and is one of those walks that well and truly deserves a place on your Peak District bucket list!
Lud's Church

Buxton

Lud’s Church is a deep, moss-covered chasm full of history, myths and dark green wherever you look; and to walk down its stone steps deep into the cleft is to escape into another world…
Kinder Scout

If you’re looking for the most famous, challenging and rewarding walks in the Peak District National Park, it has to be Kinder Scout.
Goyt Valley - Derbyshire Bridge

NR BUXTON

Derbyshire Bridge Ranger Centre in the Goyt Valley. The bridge is so called because it was in the past on the county boundary between Derbyshire and Cheshire.
Parkhouse and Chrome Hill

Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill are a pair of distinct and unique hills, located on the north side of the River Dove, close to the Staffordshire border.
Monsal Head and Monsal Dale

One of the most popular & most photgraphed beauty spots in the Peak District, with absolutely fabulous dales scenery, with the combination of the winding river Wye in the steep sided dale with the wooded slopes of Fin Cop & the viaduct.
Stone Edge

Chesterfield

Stone Edge is located just off the A632 between Chesterfield and Matlock.
Solomon's Temple

Buxton

Solonon’s Temple, also known as Grinlow Tower is a Victorian Fortified hill marker near the spa town of Buxton, being sat 439 metres above sea-level the views from the top of this modest tower are not to be missed!
Stanage Edge

Hathersage

Situated north of Hathersage, Stanage Edge is a popular place for walkers and for rock climbing with stunning views of the Dark Peak moorlands and the Hope Valley. The gritstone edge stretches for approximately 4 miles.

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