Above: Plaques by a row of cottages tell the tragic story of how the Black Death came to this tranquil village. George Viccars was the first victim. It’s thought he brought the disease to Eyam in a bundle of cloth which carried infected fleas. At 11 miles, this...
Above: Thirst House Cave lies beside the footpath crossing Deep Dale, just southwest of King Sterndale. Fissures in the limestone rock of the White Peak were ideal places for our ancient ancestors to shelter from both the weather and the many wild animals that once...
Above: There are some wonderful views from Longstone Edge looking south across the White Peak. This walk of just under five miles starts along the Monsal Trail from the old Hassop Railway Station, which is now a popular cafe and bike-hire centre, before heading north...
Above: The view as you exit the higher path from Cressbrook Dale. The lower path emerges from the trees along the valley floor at bottom left. This 8-mile circular walk from the pretty village of Litton passes through two of the White Peak’s most popular and...
Above: The riverbank footpath between the water mill and Ashford-in-the-Water. This five-and-a-half mile walk from White Lodge carpark on the A6 follows the River Wye for over half the route, heading first into Deep Dale Nature Reserve before entering the trees of...
Above: Once walked by medieval monks, Monk’s Dale has a wonderfully quiet and meditative atmosphere. This five-and-a-half mile walk starts from Miller’s Dale Station and heads west towards the Buxton end of the Monsal Trail before turning to reach the...
