Derbyshire Heritage Walks - High Peak Walking Festival

Derbyshire Heritage Walks is offering a number of guided walks as part of the 2026 High Peak Walking Festival. Some are suitable for those new to walking, while others are for the more experienced walker. All are led by a guide with over 35 years experience of leading walks in and around the area. Many are suitable for dogs with well-behaved owners on leads, and some are accessible by public transport.

Duration of the walks is from 4 to 6 hours, with distances between 6 and 10 miles. All involve some hills and require at least an average level of fitness, and unfortunately none are suitable for those of limited mobility due to the terrain and presence of stiles.

All walks start at 10:00am, and cost £10.00 per person (ages 16+). Discounted group and family rates are available - please e-mail us for details and to book.

HPWF1 - Errwood and The Tors
September 19th

A walk around and above the Goyt Valley, calling at the ruins of Errwood Hall and the viewpoint at Shining Tor.

Start Point:	Errwood Hall Car Park, Goyt Valley.
Distance:	9.2 miles.
Duration:	5 to 6 hours.
Difficulty:	Medium.
Suitable For Dogs?	On-lead only.
Public Transport?	Not accessible via public transport.

HPWF2 - Edale and Castleton Circular
September 20th

A classic Peak District circular walk, perfect for the less experienced walker, which includes the famous "Great Ridge" of Mam Tor and Lose Hill.

Start Point:	Edale Car Park, Edale
Distance:	9.5 miles.
Duration:	6 hours.
Difficulty:	Easy.
Suitable For Dogs?	On-lead only.
Public Transport?	Hope Valley Line trains from Sheffield and Manchester, or Number 62 bus from Buxton and Chapel-en-le-Frith.

HPWF3 - The Three Derwents
September 23rd

A circular walk visiting the three Derwents - Village, Edge and Dam - and a variety of interesting rock formations on the high moors.

Start Point:	Fairholmes Car Park, Upper Derwent Valley.
Distance:	7.5 miles.
Duration:	5 hours.
Difficulty:	Medium.
Suitable For Dogs?	Unsuitable for dogs due to restrictions relating to Access Land agreements.
Public Transport?	Not accessible via public transport.

HPWF4 - Hope Cross and Win Hill
September 26th

A walk from Hope that takes one of the easier routes up onto the spectacular Win Hill, and also visits the ancient Hope Cross.

Start Point:	Hope Car Park, Hope.
Distance:	7.5 miles.
Duration:	5 hours 30 minutes.
Difficulty:	Medium.
Suitable For Dogs?	On-lead only.
Public Transport?	Hope Valley Line trains from Sheffield and Manchester, or various buses to Hope.

HPWF5 - A Taste of Kinder
September 27th

A short walk intended as an introduction to Kinder Scout for the less experienced walker, taking in part of the southern edge of the plateau.

Start Point:	Edale Car Park, Edale.
Distance:	6 miles.
Duration:	4 hours.
Difficulty:	Medium to hard.
Suitable For Dogs?	On-lead only.
Public Transport?	Hope Valley Line trains from Sheffield and Manchester, or Number 62 bus from Buxton and Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Important Information

For all walks, please make sure you wear suitable footwear, preferably proper walking boots, and bring some waterproof clothing and an additional warm layer, just in case. Please make sure you bring a packed lunch, some high-energy snacks, and plenty of water - at least 2 litres per person, and more if the weather is very hot. If sunny weather is forecast, please bring a hat, sunglasses and some high SPF sun cream.

After your booking has been received, we will send you a walk information sheet giving you full details of each walk, including where to meet, how to get there, what to bring, etc.

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