👨👩👧 Families & Kids
Best Family & Kids Walks in the Peak District & UK
Family-friendly routes that kids will actually enjoy. Easy terrain, interesting stops, things to splash through and jump over, tested and honestly reviewed.
🥾 12 walks found
These walks are easy enough for little legs and interesting enough to keep kids engaged. We've picked routes with things to look at, jump over or splash through, as well as manageable distances and clear paths. Every route on this page has been personally walked by Char & Ads.
Easy–Moderate 📍 Mid Wales
Riverside Walk From Builth Wells – Wye Valley
This beautiful 7.5 mile riverside walk from the Welsh market town of Builth Wells is great for families,…
🥾 7.5 Miles ⏱ 4 Hours
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Mid Wales
Caban Coch Dam – Elan Valley Walk
This short family friendly walk around Caban Coch dam in the Elan valley is a must see.
🥾 1.3 Miles ⏱ 1 Hour
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Mid Wales
Elan Valley Visitor Centre To Rhayader – The Dragon Trail
Follow this 7.5 mile trail from Caban Coch Dam to the beautiful welsh market town of Rhayader.
🥾 7.7 Miles ⏱ 4 Hours
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Moderate 📍 Peak District
Hen Cloud & The Roaches Sunrise Walk
A 3.8 mile walk along this striking gritstone edge that was formed 310 million years ago and more…
🥾 3.8 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Derbyshire
Ashover, Derbyshire – Pretty Riverside Walk
A beautiful 2.4 mile circular walk starting in the pretty village of Ashover, with a choice of pubs…
🥾 2.4 Miles ⏱ 1-2 Hours
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Moderate 📍 Peak District
Alstonefield to Wolfscote Dale and Hartington Walk
An 8 mile circular from Alstonefield through Wolfscote Dale, one of our favourite Peak District dales, following the…
🥾 8.3 Miles ⏱ 4 Hours
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Padley Gorge – An Ancient Woodland Walk Hidden In The Peak District
Padley Gorge, a hidden 1.2 mile woodland walk in the Peak District with mossy boulders, ancient oaks and…
🥾 1.2 Miles ⏱ 1 Hour
★★★★★
4.5(2)
Easy 📍 Peak District
Snake Woodlands & Hidden Waterfall Walk
An easy 1.5 mile walk through Snake Woodlands to a hidden Peak District waterfall. Quiet, green and gorgeous,…
🥾 1.5 Miles ⏱ 1 Hour
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Easy 📍 North Wales
Llanddwyn Island & Newborough Forest Walk, Anglesey, North Wales
An easy 3.6 mile walk to Llanddwyn Island through Newborough Forest, Anglesey. Beaches, a lighthouse and Snowdonia views…
🥾 3.6 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(3)
Easy 📍 North Wales
Parys Mountain – North Wales or Mars?
Parys Mountain, a short 1 mile walk through an old copper mine that looks like Mars, all rust…
🥾 1 Mile ⏱ 1-2 Hours
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Easy 📍 North Wales
Dolwyddelan Castle & Waterfall, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
An easy 1.1 mile walk to Dolwyddelan Castle and its waterfall in Eryri (Snowdonia). A ruined tower and…
🥾 1.1 Mile ⏱ 1 Hour
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Easy 📍 Peak District
Winnats Pass Sunrise Circular Walk
An easy 3.2 mile circular around Winnats Pass, best at sunrise when the limestone cleft glows. A short,…
🥾 3.2 Miles ⏱ 1-2 hours
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