Peak District Hikes
Peak District National Park
Covering 555 square miles across Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester, the Peak District became the first national park in the UK in 1951. Its landscapes range from the limestone valleys of the White Peak to the dramatic moorlands and gritstone ridges of the Dark Peak. It also holds a special place in history as the birthplace of the right to roam movement, sparked by the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass in 1932. Today walkers can climb to the highest point at Kinder Scout, take in the sweeping views from Mam Tor, or explore the Roaches and the many dales, caves, reservoirs and old railway paths that make the park so varied. The Peak District is as rich in history as it is in scenery and remains one of the most iconic places in the country to explore on foot. Why not take on the Peak District Ethels Challenge and use our interactive map to explore all 95 summits with routes, distances and estimated times to guide your adventure, or choose from our curated selection of hikes below.
the crashed plane hike
duration: 2 - 3 hours
length: 3.6 miles
type: circular
total ascent: 145m
difficulty:
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Crowd levels: Very High
Discover the final resting place of an American bomber plane on this short but unforgettable hike
derwent edge
duration: 3 - 4 hours
length: 7.4 miles
type: circular
total ascent: 367m
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our rating:
Crowd levels: Low
With spectacular views of the Ladybower Reservoir and hidden paths through wooded ravines, this is an edge hike not to be missed
KINDER SCOUT
duration: 4 - 6 hours
length: 8.3 miles
type: circular
total ascent: 562m
difficulty:
our rating:
Crowd levels: High
Home to the famous Jacob's Ladder, be sure to experience the wind-carved stones and incredible views of the Kinder Plateau
Stanage Edge
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duration: 3 - 4 hours
length: 6.4 miles
type: circular
total ascent: 376m
difficulty:
our rating:
Crowd levels: Moderate
With lichen covered millstones, sunset paragliders and a hall taken straight from a Charlotte Bronte novel, this diverse hike has something for everyone
lud's church & the roaches
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duration: 5 - 7 hours
length: 11.7 miles
type: circular
total ascent: 720m
difficulty:
our rating:
Crowd levels: Moderate
Explore the fabled hiding place of Robin Hood and the unusual sandstone vista of the famous Roaches escarpment
thor's cave & manifold valley
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duration: 2 - 4 hours
length: 4.8 miles
type: circular
total ascent: 425m
difficulty:
our rating:
Crowd levels: Moderate
Uncover a natural cavern and amazing views of the Manifold Valley; with rolling hills, riverside walks and medieval ruins, this hike has it all
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This website was created during the second coronavirus lockdown, a time when the nation's collective mental health was at an all-time low. Hiking can provide a psychological reset, a way of forgetting the daily challenges we face and connecting with the healing powers of Mother Nature. Our mission at The Lost Peak is to make people happy by providing an easy-to-use and informative resource for exploring the Great British outdoors.
