New programme of Peak District walks led by National Park rangers

Step out into the Peak District on a new programme of guided walks led by National Park rangers.
Explore the Peak District on a guided walk led by a National Park ranger (photo: Peak District National Park Authority).Explore the Peak District on a guided walk led by a National Park ranger (photo: Peak District National Park Authority).
Explore the Peak District on a guided walk led by a National Park ranger (photo: Peak District National Park Authority).

A wide variety of walks covers a range of themes from archaeology to map reading and navigation skills to wildlife. Some cover weekends, others are on weekdays and all are available to book online.

Engagement ranger Paul Wetton said: “We are delighted to offer our guided walks again and we’re looking forward to helping visitors explore the Peak District’s hills and dales once more.

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“Lockdowns and Covid-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021 stopped the walks programme in its tracks, but now our walk leaders are ready and raring to go with a fresh list of walks to refresh mind, body and soul.

"It’s a great time for people who are new to walking or new to visiting the National Park to come along and give it a try.”

Spot the mountain hares on the slope above Ladybower Reservoir, search out the aircraft wreckage of Kinder Scout or look for bats during an evening walk along the Derwent river.

Highlights of the walks programme, which is operational until December, include:

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Sunday, February 13 – A Wander from White Lodge – discover dramatic Deep Dale, distant views and ancient settlements along the way.;

Sunday, March 13 – Explore Longstone Moor – follow a route back in time in the Great Longstone area to see Bronze Age monuments and evidence of lead mining;

Wednesday, April 13 – Hidden Past of the Upper Derwent – explore off the beaten track to find lost farms, old stories and hidden paths among deep cloughs and dark forests.

For more details, look at the website www.peakdistrict.gov.uk

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To view more walks and to book, visit https://peakdistrict.cinolla.com/ranger, go to the events page and click on the book online button.

The maximum group size will usually be 20 people.

Participants are encouraged to maintain social distancing of two metres. The leaders will not wear face masks but advise that walkers have face coverings in the event that social distancing is not possible. Walkers should also bring hand sanitiser as there is no washing facilities at the lunch stop.