Jan 23, 2026
Dating back to the 1680s, Magpie Mine only closed in the 1950s, making it the last working lead mine in Derbyshire. Full directions Click below for a pdf including stage-by-stage details of the route with photos and a map, as well as links to car parks and public...
Jan 20, 2026
Entering into the wonderfully named Cunning Dale on the route between Buxton and King Sterndale. Full directions Click below for a pdf including stage-by-stage details of the route with photos and a map, as well as links to car parks and public transport. A walking...
Jul 12, 2024
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...
Jun 1, 2024
Above: I found the path closure notices thrown in the undergrowth when taking these photos. But if you miss them and continue along Deep Dale, there’s no way through when you reach the fencing around the quarry. There are walks on this website that pass along...
