Beautiful Derbyshire Hiking Routes

Discover the landscapes and history of Derbyshire and the surrounding Peak District with one of our inspiring walking routes.

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Walk Name ↕ Distance ↕ Difficulty ↕ Min. Duration ↕
Walk 1: Gorgeous Padley Gorge 8 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 2: Dales and Trails 9 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 3: Chatsworth Moors and Stately Doors 6.5 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 4: Striding Stanage Edge 7 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 5: The Three Edges 7 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 6: Hartington to Longnor 9 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 7: Mighty Mam Tor 8 miles Hard 4 hours
Walk 8: Grindsbrook Scramble 4 miles Hard 3 hours
Walk 9: Tour Beeston Tor 6.2 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 10: Hike Higger Tor, inc Stanage Edge 13 miles Hard 6 hours
Walk 11: Up Grinsbrook, down Jacobs Ladder 10 miles Hard 5 hours
Walk 12: Rock Burbage Rocks 5 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 13: Wolfscote Dale Wander 10 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 14: The Four Edges 10 miles Moderate 5 hours
Walk 15: Eyam Moor and More 9 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 16: Kinder Downfall Yomp 11 miles Hard 5 hours
Walk 17: Lovely Lathkill Dale 6.8 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 18: Scaling Derwent Edge 10.5 miles Hard 5 hours
Walk 19: Limestone Way 46 miles Moderate 48 hours
Walk 20: Deep in Dovedale 7 miles Moderate 3.5 hours
Walk 21: Magical Chee Dale 6.5 miles Moderate 3.5 hours
Walk 22: High Peak Trail and Long Dale 6.2 miles Easy 3 hours
Walk 23: Robin Hood’s Stride 9 miles Moderate 4.5 hours
Walk 24: Manifold Valley, via Thor’s Cave 7 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 25: Winster Wander 8 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 26: Cromford to Matlock Bath via Bonsall 6 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 27: Hopwell Hall Circular 6 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 28: Carsington to Brassington 6.5 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 29: Rowsley to Chatsworth 10 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 30: Calver to Eyam 5 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 31: Lathkill Dale via Magpie Mine 12 miles Hard 5 hours
Walk 32: Monsal Trail and Deep Dale, from Bakewell 16 miles Hard 7 hours
Walk 33: Minninglow to Youlgreave 12 miles Hard 5 hours
Walk 34: Tansley Circular 8.5 miles Moderate 3.5 hours
Walk 35: Wirksworth Quarry Hop 8 miles Moderate 3.5 hours
Walk 36: Derwent Valley Heritage Way 52 miles Moderate 36 hours
Walk 37: Upper Wye Valley, from Tideswell 7 miles Hard 4 hours
Walk 38: Alstonefield to Milldale 9 miles Moderate 4 hours
Walk 39: Peak Pilgrimage 35 miles Moderate 48 hours
Walk 40: Calver to High Rake 6 miles Moderate 3 hours
Walk 41: Black Rocks to High Peak Junction 5 miles Moderate 2 hours
Walk 42: Lower Hartshay Circular 7 miles Moderate 3 hours

Walk 42: Lower Hartshay Circular

11.3 km (7 mi) | Moderate | 3 hr

A beautiful 7-mile walk from Lower Hartshay via Pentrich, taking in the historic Cromford canal, rolling open fields and the Buckland Hollow Branch railway line.

Walk 41: Black Rocks to High Peak Junction

8.1 km (5 mi) | Moderate | 2 hr

A circular hike in and around Cromford Moor - explore the remains of an old lead mine, rocky outcrops, an abandoned quarry, open moorland, dense forest, finishing with an ascent up the incline from High Peak Junction.

Walk 40: Calver to High Rake

9.7 km (6 mi) | Moderate | 3 hr

A scenic circular walk from Calver to High Rake on Longstone Edge, with sweeping Peak District views and fascinating traces of old lead mines, quarries and more.

St Peter's Church

Walk 39: Peak Pilgrimage

56.4 km (35 mi) | Moderate | 48 hr

This enriching long-distance walk blends sacred heritage with the serene landscapes of the Peak District, making it ideal for those seeking reflection alongside natural beauty.

Walk 38: Alstonefield to Milldale

14.5 km (9 mi) | Moderate | 4 hr

This scenic circular hike offers an immersive experience of White Peak village charm and the natural beauty of Dovedale, making it perfect for those who want to explore both the rural heritage and scenic splendor of the Peak District.

Derwent Valley

Walk 36: Derwent Valley Heritage Way

83.7 km (52 mi) | Moderate | 36 hr

Experience Derbyshire's long-distance River Derwent route, tracing its natural beauty and heritage from Shardlow to Heatherdene. Discover Chatsworth, Derwent Valley Mills, and historic towns en route.

Middleton Top

Walk 35: Wirksworth Quarry Hop

12.9 km (8 mi) | Moderate | 3.5 hr

Discover the stunning beauty of Wirksworth with Walk in Derbyshire. Our walk takes you on a memorable journey through the historic quarries, offering breath-taking views and fascinating insights into the area's geology and industrial heritage.

St Johns Church Yard

Walk 34: Tansley Circular

13.7 km (8.5 mi) | Moderate | 3.5 hr

A beautiful circular hike on the edge of the Peak District that is steeped in history. The walk includes a visit to the 13th century St John's Church in Dethick, stunning views across the Derwent Valley, a stop-off at Matlock for refreshments, and exploration of the impressive ruins of Lumsdale Mills - one of Richard Arkwright's legacies.

Long Dale

Walk 33: Minninglow to Youlgreave

19.4 km (12 mi) | Hard | 5 hr

Explore the picturesque Minninglow to Youlgreave trail in Derbyshire's Peak District. Perfect for nature lovers and hikers of all skill levels. Plan your adventure today!

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