Our little adventures with justanormalmum_
From the pretty village of Alstonefield head down through meadow fields into Dovedale. Follow the picturesque river with caves to explore, past Ilam rock and back through hidden Hall Dale. Distance - 8 km Food - in Milldale there is a great little cafe “hole in the wall” that sells, sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes, ice-creams … Continue reading Alstonefield – Milldale – Dovedale Loop (8 km)
A lovely walk with the mine buildings to explore and the beautiful Lathkill Dale. Distance - 14.7 km Highest Point- Magpie Mine Food - great places to eat in Monyash! There’s the Old Smithy Tea rooms for breakfasts, lunches, meals, drinks, they do fab breakfasts and really good cake too! There’s also the excellent Bulls … Continue reading Monyash loop via Magpie Mine and Lathkill Dale (14.7km)
Great views along the ridge towards Mam Tor, not too hard a route, there’s an initial climb to the top and then you follow the ridge line. The walk can easily be cut short or extended to take in Mam Tor! Distance - 9.6 km Highest Point- 476m Lose Hill Food - shops, cafes and … Continue reading Lose Hill and Hollins Cross from Hope (9.6 km)
Fantastic 360deg views over Hope Valley down to Mam Tor and across Ladybower Reservoir. Not a difficult walk, there’s a steep uphill to the farm before levelling out and a little uphill to the trig point. Distance - 7.5km steep walk up past the farm before a flatish section before a little uphill to the … Continue reading Win Hill (7.5km)
Plenty of huge rocks to climb up and over, different paths and great views! Distance - 8.6 km, no huge difficult climbs. Highest Point - Higger Tor 424m, Over Owler Tor 380m Food - National Trust cafe at Longshaw, ice cream van on the B6521 and the station cafe at Grindleford Station Cafe (don’t forget … Continue reading Higger Tor and Owler Tor (8.6km)
A very rewarding walk with really incredible views! Not an easy one but various return options after reaching the top to shorten the route. Distance - 10.3km not an easy walk for little ones, includes some scrambling. Recommended for experienced little hikers. There are versions of the route we took, see below Highest Point - … Continue reading Old Man of Coniston (10.3km)
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