⏱ Under 2 hours
Best Half Day Walks in the Peak District & UK
Walks you can comfortably do in a morning or afternoon, under 2 hours on the trail, perfect when time is tight.
🥾 28 walks found
These walks are comfortably done in a morning or afternoon, typically under 2 hours on the trail. Perfect for a quick escape when you don't have the whole day free. Every route on this page has been personally walked by Char & Ads.
Easy–Moderate 📍 Derbyshire
Harboro Rocks, Brassington: A Short Walk with a Cave and Lots of History
A short, steep climb to a 379 metre limestone summit near Brassington, with views over Carsington Water and…
🥾 0.8 Miles ⏱ 1-2 Hours
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Stanage Edge & Robin Hood’s Cave Sunset Walk
A 4 mile gritstone edge with dramatic views over the Hope Valley. Best viewed at sunset.
🥾 1.8 mile ⏱ 1-2 hour
★★★★★
5.0(1)
Easy 📍 Nottinghamshire
Silverhill Country Park & The Testing For Gas Statue From Teversal
See the famous bronze statue of a kneeling Nottinghamshire coal miner. The structure is called 'testing for gas'…
🥾 1.8 Mile ⏱ 1 Hour
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Hob Hurst’s House From Beeley Moor – Bronze Age Burial
This bronze age burial site dates back to 1000BC and is a rare find, most sites from this…
🥾 2.3 Miles ⏱ 1-2 Hours
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Easy 📍 Derbyshire
Holmebrook Valley Park, Accessible Route For All The Family
This 130 acre green space area on the outskirts of Chesterfield is the perfect spot for families to…
🥾 1.8 Miles ⏱ 1 Hour
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Easy 📍 Derbyshire
Linacre Reservoir & Peaceful Woodland Walk
A scenic beauty spot on the outskirts of Chesterfield, this 2 mile walk takes in reservoir views and…
🥾 1.8 Miles ⏱ 1 Hour
★★★★★
4.0(1)
Easy 📍 Peak District
Nine Ladies Circle & Cork Stone On Stanton Moor
This 2 mile walk includes a Bronze Age burial site, amazing rock formations, moorland views & the famous…
🥾 2.2 Miles ⏱ 1 Hour
★★★★★
4.0(1)
Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Tissington Trail & Village Circular That Starts And Ends At A Pub
This 4 mile circular walk above the Dovedale valley, takes you along the Tissington trail and ends at…
🥾 4.3 Miles ⏱ 2 Hours
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Padley Gorge – Ancient Woodland Walk From Grindleford Station
A 3 mile walk through ancient woodland, twisted oak trees and moss covered rocks along the beautiful Burbage…
🥾 3 Miles ⏱ 2 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(1)
Easy 📍 Staffordshire
Deep Hayes Country Park Circular Walk from Cheddleton
Flat 0.8 mile loop at Deep Hayes, pushchair-friendly until the stepping stones, free car park with a duck…
🥾 0.8 Mile ⏱ 1-2 Hours
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Easy 📍 Staffordshire
Chained Oak Walk from Oakamoor
Flat, shaded 4 mile out and back to the Chained Oak from Oakamoor, you can hear Alton Towers…
🥾 4 Miles ⏱ 2 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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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
Robin Hood’s Stoop & Little John’s Grave Walk From Hathersage
A 4.8 mile moderate walk from Hathersage up to Robin Hood's Stoop and Little John's grave, with wide…
🥾 4.8 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
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Moderate 📍 Peak District
Monsal Dale & Monsal Weir Walk From Great Longstone
A short 1.6 mile walk from Great Longstone down to Monsal Dale and Monsal Weir. Big Peak District…
🥾 1.6 Miles ⏱ 1-2 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(1)
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–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Hathersage Stepping Stones – A 3 Mile Circular Walk Alongside The River Derwent
A 3.1 mile circular along the River Derwent from Hathersage, over the famous stepping stones and back. An…
🥾 3.1 Miles ⏱ 1-2 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(3)
Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Chee Dale Stepping Stones – A 3.5 Mile Circular Walk
The Chee Dale stepping stones, a 3.5 mile circular through a dramatic Peak District limestone gorge with river…
🥾 3.5 Miles ⏱ 2 Hours
★★★★★
4.7(3)
Easy–Moderate 📍 North Wales
Shipwreck Walk, Manx Rose On Dulas Bay Anglesey, North Wales
The Shipwreck Walk to the Manx Rose on Dulas Bay, Anglesey, a 2.9 mile coastal walk with a…
🥾 2.9 Miles ⏱ 2 Hours
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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–Moderate 📍 North Wales
Cwmorthin Quarry & Waterfalls, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Cwmorthin, a haunting 1.5 mile walk past slate quarry ruins and waterfalls in Eryri (Snowdonia). Atmospheric and unlike…
🥾 1.5 Miles ⏱ 1-2 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(1)
Moderate 📍 North Wales
Wild Swimming On Pen Yr Ole Wen, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
A 4.4 mile walk up Pen yr Ole Wen in Eryri (Snowdonia) to wild swim in a mountain…
🥾 4.4 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(1)
Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Cratcliffe Tor – The Most Underrated Sunrise Spot in the Peak District
Cratcliffe Tor, a short 1.3 mile walk to one of the Peak District's most underrated sunrise spots. Little…
🥾 1.3 Miles ⏱ 1 Hour
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Lud’s Church from Gradbach Walk
A 2.5 mile walk from Gradbach to Lud's Church, a mossy, mysterious chasm hidden in the Peak District…
🥾 2.5 Miles ⏱ 1.5 - 2 Hours
★★★★★
4.4(5)
Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Bamford Edge Walk
A 2.9 mile walk up to Bamford Edge for that iconic view over Ladybower Reservoir. Short, a little…
🥾 2.9 Miles ⏱ 1-2 Hours
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