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Peak District National Park – A Walk in the Parks

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Peak District National Park – A Walk in the Parks

Hiking Collection by Jen Lowthrop

Peak District National Park – A Walk in the Parks

9 routes

52:42

208km

4,990m

I had made it to my final park, I was back home in the Peak District. I wanted to make the most of my time here so I set aside nine days to walk across the park, mainly visiting areas I hadn’t been to before or didn’t know as well.

I started in the north, in Marsden. Just getting to this start point had been tricky due to flooding from a couple of days previous. Many roads were still partially…

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Peak District National Park – Marsden to Ashbourne

147km

3,100m

3,180m

Last updated: November 21, 2024

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#1.

Day 1: Marsden to Snake Pass – Peak District

27.7km

06:47

910m

660m

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Day 2: Snake Pass to Edale – Peak District

16.4km

04:23

210m

480m

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Day 3: Edale to Bamford – Peak District

30.6km

08:53

650m

740m

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Day 4: Bamford to Grindleford – Peak District

9.68km

02:00

190m

150m

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Day 5: Grindleford to Taddington – Peak District

18.2km

04:26

530m

380m

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#6.

Day 6: Taddington to Rainow – Peak District

25.7km

06:21

690m

830m

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Day 7: Rainow to Wincle – Peak District

27.2km

06:57

930m

830m

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Day 8: Wincle to Sheen – Peak District

29.9km

07:24

770m

820m

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Day 9: Sheen to Hartington – Peak District

22.4km

05:32

120m

260m

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Black Hill Trig Point

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Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright described Black Hill as a desolate and hopeless quagmire. Whilst it can be rather bleak here, especially if the weather’s bad, the remote landscape has a …

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Kinder Scout Summit

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If England has a true wilderness, the vast exposed summit plateau of Kinder Scout – almost featureless except for its shifting peat maze of groughs and hags – is as …

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Penny Pot Café

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This is a nice café offering delicious cakes and hot drinks to take away or to enjoy while sitting at one of the tables. Not only is the café right …

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Lose Hill Summit

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Lose Hill is situated at the end of Great Ridge and provides breathtaking views over Mam Tor, as well as the Hope and Edale valleys. Despite its proximity to Mam …

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Brunt's Barn

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Building where lots of volunteering takes place for Peak Park Conservation Volunteers.

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Froggatt Stone Bridge and Riverside

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The small yet picturesque village of Froggatt oozes Peak District charm. Occupying an enviable spot in the Derwent Valley and nestled beneath the iconic gritstone escarpment of Froggatt Edge, it …

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Trentabank Reservoir

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Trentabank Reservoir supplies the town of Macclesfield with drinking water. Although a working environment, Trentabank and the conifer forests are a haven for wildlife. The site has more than 20 …

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Shutlingsloe Summit

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On a clear day, the views are outstanding!

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Lud's Church

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A fabulous place to explore but it's very muddy! Apparently, the sun only shines in the chasm on midsummer's day. Keep an eye out for the Devil's Pulpit, a natural …

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Trig point on The Roaches

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The Roaches in the Peak District are a dramatic gritstone ridge, attracting hikers and climbers with their rugged beauty. These rocky outcrops offer stunning views and challenging terrain, making them a popular destination.

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Collection Stats

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Distance

208 km

Duration

52:42 h

Elevation

4,990 m

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Peak District National Park – A Walk in the Parks

Peak District National Park – Marsden to Ashbourne

#1.

Day 1: Marsden to Snake Pass – Peak District

#2.

Day 2: Snake Pass to Edale – Peak District

#3.

Day 3: Edale to Bamford – Peak District

#4.

Day 4: Bamford to Grindleford – Peak District

#5.

Day 5: Grindleford to Taddington – Peak District

#6.

Day 6: Taddington to Rainow – Peak District

#7.

Day 7: Rainow to Wincle – Peak District

#8.

Day 8: Wincle to Sheen – Peak District

#9.

Day 9: Sheen to Hartington – Peak District

Black Hill Trig Point

Kinder Scout Summit

Penny Pot Café

Lose Hill Summit

Brunt's Barn

Froggatt Stone Bridge and Riverside

Trentabank Reservoir

Shutlingsloe Summit

Lud's Church

Trig point on The Roaches

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