Pushchair-Friendly Walks

Pushchair-Accessible Walks In Derbyshire And The Peak District

Derbyshire Heritage Walks is currently the ONLY company offering guide-led walks around the Peak District suitable for pushchairs and prams.

As part of our efforts to make the Peak District and Derbyshire as accessible as possible, we have a range of walks which are suitable for pushchairs and prams. This means that the route of the walk uses firm surfaces suitable for wheels, and does not have any stiles or narrow gates. Some of our standard walks are already accessible without modification, while some of the others can be adapted via minor tweaks to the route.

In addition to the walks listed below, we can also create customised walks on other routes where suitable. If you would like to request a customised walk, or have any questions about any of the routes, please e-mail us to discuss your questions or requirements.

To get details of any of the listed walks, simply click on the links below and they will take you to the walk details page, where you can also book places on the walk.

	Rails Through The Peaks 1 - The Monsal Trail Available without modification. Step-free access at both ends of the route, with both ends served by pushchair-accessible buses.
	Rails Through The Peaks 2 - Miller's Dale to Bakewell Available without modification. Step-free access at both ends of the route, with both ends served by pushchair-accessible buses.
	Cromford - Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution Available with slight modification due to steps and narrow gate. Village served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains. Parking available next to start and finish points of the walk.
	The Cromford Canal Available without modification. Towpath a little narrow in places due to overhanging vegetation in the summer. Both ends of walk served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains, with parking available at both ends of the route.
	Belper's Lost Industries Available without modification, although part of route does include some cobbles and a rough tarmac road surface (lots of big potholes). Belper is served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains, and parking is available a short distance from the start and finish point of the walk.
	Belper's Wartime Secret Available without modification, although part of route does include some cobbles and a rough tarmac road surface (lots of big potholes). Belper is served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains, and parking is available next to the start and finish point of the walk.
	Tideswell to Monsal Head Circular Available with slight modification due to steps. A flight of steps in Tideswell at the very start of the walk can be avoided via a slight road-based diversion. Some steps down from Monsal Head to Headstone Viaduct are unavoidable, but passable with care. Parking available in Tideswell, and pushchair-accessible buses from Buxton and Sheffield.
	Ladybower Reservoir Circular 1 Available without modification, as designed for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. No easy public transport access, but parking next to start and finish point of route.
	The Cromford Canal And High Peak Trail Available without modification, as designed for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. One very long and steep hill up, and one long hill down, and the High Peak Trail by Black Rocks can be a little muddy in wet weather. Cromford is served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains, and parking is available next to start and finish point of route.

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Pushchair-Friendly Walks

Pushchair-Accessible Walks In Derbyshire And The Peak District

Derbyshire Heritage Walks is currently the ONLY company offering guide-led walks around the Peak District suitable for pushchairs and prams.

To get details of any of the listed walks, simply click on the links below and they will take you to the walk details page, where you can also book places on the walk.

	Rails Through The Peaks 1 - The Monsal Trail Available without modification. Step-free access at both ends of the route, with both ends served by pushchair-accessible buses. Distance: 9.3 miles. Available: March to October. Cost: £20.00 per person (Group and family rates available).
	Rails Through The Peaks 2 - Miller's Dale to Bakewell Available without modification. Step-free access at both ends of the route, with both ends served by pushchair-accessible buses. Distance: 6.4 miles. Available: All year. Cost: £15.00 per person (Group and family rates available).
	Cromford - Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution Available with slight modification due to steps and narrow gate. Village served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains. Parking available next to start and finish points of the walk. Distance: 2 miles. Available: All year. Cost: £6.00 per person (Group and family rates available).
	The Cromford Canal Available without modification. Towpath a little narrow in places due to overhanging vegetation in the summer. Both ends of walk served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains, with parking available at both ends of the route. Distance: 5.25 miles. Available: March to November. Cost: £6.00 per person (Group and family rates available).
	Belper's Lost Industries Available without modification, although part of route does include some cobbles and a rough tarmac road surface (lots of big potholes). Belper is served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains, and parking is available a short distance from the start and finish point of the walk. Distance: 2.8 miles. Available: All year. Cost: £5.00 per person (Group and family rates available).
	Belper's Wartime Secret Available without modification, although part of route does include some cobbles and a rough tarmac road surface (lots of big potholes). Belper is served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains, and parking is available next to the start and finish point of the walk. Distance: 3.5 miles. Available: All year. Cost: £5.00 per person (Group and family rates available).
	Tideswell to Monsal Head Circular Available with slight modification due to steps. A flight of steps in Tideswell at the very start of the walk can be avoided via a slight road-based diversion. Some steps down from Monsal Head to Headstone Viaduct are unavoidable, but passable with care. Parking available in Tideswell, and pushchair-accessible buses from Buxton and Sheffield. Distance: 11 miles. Available: March to October. Cost: £20.00 per person (Group and family rates available).
	Ladybower Reservoir Circular 1 Available without modification, as designed for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. No easy public transport access, but parking next to start and finish point of route. Distance: 6 miles. Available: March to November. Cost: £8.00 per person (Group and family rates available).
	The Cromford Canal And High Peak Trail Available without modification, as designed for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. One very long and steep hill up, and one long hill down, and the High Peak Trail by Black Rocks can be a little muddy in wet weather. Cromford is served by pushchair-accessible buses and trains, and parking is available next to start and finish point of route. Distance: 4 miles. Available: March to November. Cost: £6.00 per person (Group and family rates available).