A 3.3-mile walk from Wyedale car park at the Buxton end of the Trail, beside the River Wye and across the stepping stones in Chee Dale, which some may find a bit daunting.
Topic: Walks
2. Bakewell > Lathkill Dale
An 8.8-mile walk from Bakewell Station past Haddon Hall to Alport, then through picturesque Lathkill Dale before returning via Over Haddon.
3. Monsal Head > Monsal Dale
A 1.6-mile stroll from Monsal Head down to the River Wye in Monsal Dale, passing under Headstone Viaduct. Perfect for a quick leg stretch and to clear away the cobwebs.
4. Monsal Head > Litton Mill
A fairly easy 4.6-mile walk from Monsal Head across Headstone Viaduct and along the Trail, before dropping down to Litton Mill and returning along the River Wye past Cressbrook Mill.
5. Ashford > Magpie Mine
An 8-mile walk from the picture-postcard village of Ashford-in-the-Water, beside the River Wye and through Deep Dale to the ruins of Magpie Mine – the scene of a triple murder in 1833.
6. Miller’s Dale > High Dale
A 6.7-mile walk from Miller’s Dale Station across narrow paths, open fields and farm tracks to the quiet valley of High Dale and the hamlet of Brushfield, returning along the Monsal Trail.
7. Wyedale > Chelmorton
A mix of picturesque riverside paths and open White Peak countryside on this 8.2-mile circular walk from Wyedale car park through Chee Dale – with two sets of stepping stones – and on to Chelmorton.
8. Wyedale > Buxton
The Trail stops about three miles short of Buxton, but this 9-mile walk from Wyedale takes you through two attractive dales to reach the famous Georgian spa town.
9. Miller’s Dale > 5 Wells Tomb
A 5.7-mile walk across the White Peak from a once-busy Victorian railway station to Britain’s highest Neolithic burial tomb, where our ancient ancestors buried their honoured dead.
10. Hassop Station > Ashford
This very easy 6-mile walk from Hassop Station crosses some wonderfully picturesque White Peak contryside to reach the equally scenic village of Ashford-in-the-Water, lying beside the River Wye.
11. Monsal Head > Ashford
A very easy 4-mile circular walk from Monsal Head to Ashford with an option to enjoy the wonderful views from the Iron Age settlement at Fin Cop, perched high above Monsal Dale.
12. Topley Pike > Wormhill
A 5-mile stroll from Topley Pike lay-by, a few miles from Buxton beside the A6 to Bakewell, along tracks and fields to Blackwell and then north to Wormhill, returning along the Monsal Trail.
13. Bakewell > Rowsley
Eight miles through some glorious White Peak countryside, from Bakewell at the eastern end of the Monsal Trail to Rowsley, returning along a section of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way.
14. Bakewell > Chatsworth
A 7-mile walk from the Peak District’s most popular town to its most popular tourist attraction, across some wonderfully scenic paths, tracks and open fields, returning through the village of Edensor.
15. Miller’s Dale > Tideswell
From Miller’s Dale, this walk of just over seven miles passes through picturesque Tideswell Dale before heading across a mix of fields, lanes and tracks to reach Wormhill, returning along the River Wye.
16. Hassop Station > Bakewell
A gentle 4-mile stroll from Hassop Station down to the popular town of Bakewell, famed for its puddings, returning along the Monsal Trail, with many opportunities for refreshments along the way.
17. Ashford > Churchdale
An easy 3-mile walk from the picture-postcard village of Ashford-in-the-Water to the Monsal Trail, returning through picturesque Churchdale and recorded during the village’s well-dressing week.
18. Monsal Head > Longstones
There are some wonderful views on this 6-mile walk from Monsal Head up to the site of a Bronze Age burial mound at the highest point of Longstone Moor, before returning through Great Longstone.
19. Miller’s Dale > Monk’s Dale
This 5.5-mile walk from Miller’s Dale includes some wonderfully scenic paths, but the short section through Monk’s Dale can be quite challenging, although well worth the effort.
20. Wt. Lodge > Monsal Dale
A fairly easy 5.5-mile walk from White Lodge carpark, through Great Shacklow Wood and along the River Wye to the picturesque village of Ashford-in-the-Water, returning through Monsal Dale.
21. Litton > Cressbrook Dale
An 8-mile walk from the pretty village of Litton through two of the White Peak’s most picturesque dales – Tideswell and Cressbrook – returning past one of Derbyshire’s most gruesome landmarks.
22. Hassop > Longstone Edge
A walk of just under 5 miles from Hassop Station through the village of Great Longstone and up to Longstone Edge with its panoramic views across the landscape, returning along field paths.
23. Hassop Station > Eyam
At 11 miles this walk from Hassop Station to the plague village of Eyam is one of the longest in the series, but also one of the most fascinating, featuring a highwayman, film star and heroic vicar.
24. Bakewell > RH Stride
This 14 mile walk from Bakewell includes two Neolithic stone circles, a hermit’s cave, one of Derbyshire’s most historic country houses, and the bizarre rock carvings of an eccentric 18th century vicar.
25. Miller’s Dale > Brushfield
A 5-mile stroll from Miller’s Dale Station through some glorious White Peak countryside, passing the hamlet of Brushfield to reach picturesque High Dale, and returning by Priestcliffe.
26. Miller’s Dale Wild Flowers
A short 2-mile stroll from Miller’s Dale Station following the ‘Wild Flowers Walk’ along the border of Priestcliffe Nature Reserve. There’s a bit of a climb but it’s well worth the effort for the views.
27. Topley > Tunstead Quarry
An 8-mile walk from Topley Pike lay-by to Tunstead, the largest limestone quarry in the UK, passing along the River Wye and over two sets of stepping stones, and returning through picturesque Woodale.