🏔️ Great views
Best Walks with Great Views in the Peak District & UK
Walks that reward you with genuinely stunning views. We only include routes where the scenery is worth the effort.
🥾 29 walks found
Not every walk has great views some are beautiful woodland routes, others are about the experience. These are specifically chosen for their outstanding panoramas and vistas. Every route on this page has been personally walked by Char & Ads.
Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Chatsworth House to Edensor & Beeley Riverside Walk
Chatsworth House is one of the most recognisable homes in England. This 6 mile route takes you to…
🥾 6.1 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
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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–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
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)
Moderate 📍 Derbyshire
Carsington Water – A Highly Accessible Trail Surrounded By Nature Reserves
This 8 mile circular around the beautiful Carsington water is perfect for the whole family. Whether you take…
🥾 8.3 Miles ⏱ 3-4 Hours
★★★★★
4.3(3)
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–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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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–Hard 📍 Peak District
Dovedale, Milldale And Hall Dale Riverside Walk
A circular route taking in the famous Dovedale stepping stones along with Milldale, Hall Dale and Bunster Hill.…
🥾 7.5 Miles ⏱ 4 Hours
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Moderate 📍 Peak District
Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir Walk
A 10 mile circular along Derwent Edge with sweeping views over Ladybower Reservoir. Mostly paved or stone so…
🥾 9.7 Miles ⏱ 4-5 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
★★★★★
5.0(1)
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)
Moderate 📍 Peak District
Dragon’s Back Circular Walk – Chrome & Parkhouse Hill From Earl Sterndale
The Dragon's Back, a 4.6 mile circular over Chrome and Parkhouse Hill from Earl Sterndale. Spiky reef knolls…
🥾 4.6 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(4)
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
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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Moderate–Hard 📍 North Wales
Y Garn & Devil’s Kitchen Circular Walk, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Y Garn and Devil's Kitchen, a 4.9 mile mountain circular in Eryri (Snowdonia) past Llyn Idwal. Proper hillwalking…
🥾 4.9 Miles ⏱ 3-4 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)
Hard 📍 Peak District
Edale Skyline – A Peak District Challenge
The Edale Skyline, a 20.3 mile Peak District challenge around the Edale horseshoe. Hard, long and unforgettable, the…
🥾 20.3 Miles ⏱ 7-10 Hours
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Moderate 📍 Peak District
Ashford In The Water & Monsal Dale from Magpie Mine Circular Walk
A 7.9 mile circular from Magpie Mine through Ashford in the Water and Monsal Dale. Mine ruins, river…
🥾 7.9 Miles ⏱ 3-4 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
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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Moderate 📍 Peak District
Thor’s Cave & Wetton Caves Circular Walk
A 4 mile circular to Thor's Cave, the dramatic cavern above the Manifold Valley, taking in Wetton's caves…
🥾 4 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
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Moderate 📍 Peak District
Mam Tor – The best sunrise walk in the Peak District
A 5.5 mile walk over Mam Tor, our pick for the best sunrise in the Peak District, with…
🥾 5.5 Miles ⏱ 3-4 Hours
★★★★★
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