Kinder Scoutĭifficulty: Medium-hard Irina Poliakova/Shutterstock Kinder Scout is one of the best hikes in the Peak District The circular route also takes in the charming villages of Castleton and Hope which make for ideal refreshment stops. The stone-surfaced footpath boasts some of the most accessible and dramatic views in the Peak District. Located near Castleton in the High Peak area of Derbyshire, it offers one of the best hikes in the Peak District and has been described as England’s greatest ridge walk. Mam Tor is a 517m (1,696ft) hill known as the ‘Shivering Mountain’ following a number of landslips down its slopes. Mam Torĭifficulty: Medium Daniel_Kay/Shutterstock Mam Tor at sunrise We’ve handpicked the best hikes in the Peak District National Park to suit all abilities, from breezy afternoon jaunts to more demanding multi-day treks.įor more information on further activities, access details, and accommodation options, visit the national park website. It is one of England’s premier hiking destinations – ideal for micro-adventures – and is supported by excellent infrastructure with a breadth of accommodation, eating and drinking options.īest hikes in the Peak District National Park The occasionally bleak but eternally beautiful Pennine countryside boasts dramatic waterfalls, deep dales, rocky crags, quaint market towns and cosy villages seemingly untouched by time. Wedged between the northern cities of Manchester and Sheffield, the Peak District National Park may well be England’s most accessible wilderness.īritain’s first national park is an idyllic landscape with a vast range of natural beauty.
The Peak District, however, came a very close second. It was a toss-up between there and the Yorkshire Dales, but in the end, the pull of the Dales was just a touch too strong. When we made our move to the country, we very nearly ended up in the Peak District. The best hikes in the Peak District National Park showcase some of England’s finest and most accessible hillwalking countryside
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