❄️ Great in winter
Best Winter Walks in the Peak District & UK
Winter walking routes worth pulling your boots on for. Frosty mornings, empty paths and dramatic skies, we walk year round and these are our winter picks.
🥾 28 walks found
Some of the best walking conditions happen in winter, frosty mornings, empty paths, incredible low light. These are our favourite routes when the temperature drops. 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 📍 Peak District
Darley Bridge to Rowsley – Derwent Valley Heritage Way
This easy 6 mile route with pub stops & the Peak Village shopping centre half way is perfect…
🥾 5.9 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
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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 📍 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)
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
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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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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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
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
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 📍 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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Moderate 📍 Peak District
Bakewell & Chatsworth Circular Walk from Ashford in the Water
A grand 12.3 mile circular from Ashford in the Water linking Bakewell and Chatsworth. Rivers, parkland and Peak…
🥾 12.3 Miles ⏱ 4-5 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(2)
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
Chatsworth House, Hunting Tower & Emperor Lake Walk
A 4.7 mile walk through the Chatsworth estate to the Hunting Tower and Emperor Lake. Grand parkland and…
🥾 4.7 Miles ⏱ 2-3 Hours
★★★★★
4.5(2)
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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Moderate 📍 Derbyshire
Matlock Bath & Giddy Edge Walk
A 3 mile walk above Matlock Bath along the vertiginous Giddy Edge, with cracking views over the gorge.…
🥾 3 Miles ⏱ 1-2 Hours
★★★★★
4.7(3)
Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Hartington to Pilsbury Castle Walk
A 5.5 mile walk from Hartington to the earthworks of Pilsbury Castle through the quiet upper Dove valley.…
🥾 5.5 Miles ⏱ 3 Hours
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Easy–Moderate 📍 Peak District
Dovedale to Milldale Riverside Walk
A 6.2 mile riverside walk from Dovedale to Milldale over the famous stepping stones. Easy, scenic and one…
🥾 6.2Miles ⏱ 3-4 Hours
★★★★★
5.0(2)
Moderate 📍 Peak District
Castleton, Cave Dale & Rushup Edge Circular Walk
A 10.9 mile circular from Castleton up Cave Dale and along Rushup Edge. Caves, ridges and huge views,…
🥾 10.9 Miles ⏱ 4-5 Hours
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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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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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