These are some of the most scenic walking routes across Derbyshire and the Peak District.These are some of the most scenic walking routes across Derbyshire and the Peak District.
These are some of the most scenic walking routes across Derbyshire and the Peak District.

Peak District walks: 15 scenic walks for the bank holiday weekend that offer stunning views across Derbyshire and the Peak District – including routes near Bakewell, Castleton, Baslow, Edale and Buxton

By Tom Hardwick
Published 23rd May 2024, 13:43 BST
If you’re looking for a bank holiday walk with scenic views in Derbyshire and the Peak District, these routes are among some of the best.

Derbyshire and the Peak District are the perfect places for hiking over the bank holiday weekend – with no shortage of routes that offer amazing views.

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These are 15 of the best walks across the area that make for great excursions – including Peak District favourites such as Chatsworth House and Curbar Edge.

These are 15 of the best walks across the area that make for great excursions – including Peak District favourites such as Chatsworth House and Curbar Edge.

Monsal Head is a beauty spot above the Monsal Trail and the Headstone Viaduct. A circular walk of around 2.5km starts at Monsal Head and takes you down beneath the viaduct - a short route with plenty of great views.

13. Monsal Head

Monsal Head is a beauty spot above the Monsal Trail and the Headstone Viaduct. A circular walk of around 2.5km starts at Monsal Head and takes you down beneath the viaduct - a short route with plenty of great views. Photo: jason chadwick

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If you want to take in the scenery at Ladybower Reservoir, but want a more strenuous hike, a moderately challenging 5.5km route up to Bamford Edge can be completed.

14. Bamford Edge

If you want to take in the scenery at Ladybower Reservoir, but want a more strenuous hike, a moderately challenging 5.5km route up to Bamford Edge can be completed. Photo: Photo © Neil Theasby (cc-by-sa/2.0)

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Combs Reservoir is another scenic walking route, located near Chapel-en-le-Frith in the High Peak - around six miles from Buxton.

15. Combs Reservoir

Combs Reservoir is another scenic walking route, located near Chapel-en-le-Frith in the High Peak - around six miles from Buxton. Photo: jason chadwick

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The Longshaw Estate is a perfect place for a relaxed stroll amid scenic surroundings.

16. Longshaw Estate

The Longshaw Estate is a perfect place for a relaxed stroll amid scenic surroundings. Photo: Brian Eyre

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