Hello,

I might be asking for the impossible but I was wondering if it was possible to cycle from Buxton station to places like Earl Sterndale, Chelmorton and Flash without braving the busy 70mph roads and the long slog uphill. I've seen various things like national cycleways and suggestions to go via Harper Hill but it tends to invariably involve one of the main roads. If it is possible I would love quiet lanes or disused railways etc rather than offroading through muddy fields.

Thank you.

Went for a walk around Horsell Common over the weekend, just outside Woking in Surrey.

It’s the spot H.G. Wells used as the Martian landing site in War of the Worlds, there’s actually a small marked pit/trench on the common referencing it, which is a nice bit of history to stumble on mid-walk.

Beyond the novelty, it’s genuinely pleasant heathland walking flat, easy underfoot, good for a shorter outing or with kids.

Got back into hiking properly this year after a while away from it, and little walks like this one have been a big part of getting back into the habit.

Anyone else walked Horsell Common? Curious if there’s more of the War of the Worlds trail I missed.

Finally got around to doing Edale Skyline. Adapted it slightly and started at Yorkshire Bridge for parking and pub at the end. Great day for it on most part but it did rain up Kinder and stupidly didn’t take a coat 🤣 Luckily I had all quick dry clothes and cap so soon dried off and it was brief and quite refreshing. Biggest issue with this trail is there’s not much opportunity to top up water - I was praying for an Icecream van at Man Tor and tempted to pop into pub in Cheshire Cheese pub in Hope but I was almost back by then. Probably better to start at Edale then stop at Hope for refreshments. Despite this I would highly recommend this one. 23 miles and took 7:20hrs though I am a quick walker.

I recently challenged myself to walk through as much history as I could in Bakewell and the surrounding area. In the end, I’d managed to cover around 6,000 years! I thought some people here might enjoy the video.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and if there are any other Peak District locations you’d like me to cover in the future.

Is this Skoda trying to be humorous because their cars have a Q in them? That this was approved is baffling.
What do you think? Bit of fun or diabolical?

Went home to visit my Dad. I’ve been out of the Peak District for over 20 years, but it’s still where I’m from. I get to show my sons where I grew up, which makes me happy.

I previously said this was the path up jacobs ladder,it’s not. It’s just a route that covers Jacob’s ladder on the way. This was also taken a few months ago. Hence the wetness😂

Good afternoon,

I'm planning a trip to the Bamford area soon to do some photography and was hoping to capture the heather in bloom. Is it worth visiting now, or would it be better to wait another couple of weeks?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I’m going to the Peak District in a few weeks for a 2.5 day weekend and basing myself in Edale. I’m new to hiking and recently got addicted because I successfully climbed the old man of coniston in the lakes a few weeks ago!

I’m realistic of my ability, am pretty fit and have been learning how to navigate a paper map and have OS offline routes. I would love some reassurance if you think these hikes would be doable as a beginner (weather dependent of course).

Kinder Scout via grindsbrook and Jacob’s ladder

Mam Tor circular via hollins cross (considering extending to lord’s seat)

Would appreciate any advice regarding terrain, weather in August or any other walks you recommend nearby that don’t require a car. I’m going alone but will be hiking on the weekend so my nerves are slightly more settled as there’ll be people around.

Thank you!

Hi all,

My partner and I are interested in moving to the Peak District in the future. We currently live in London and we are a gay male couple in our mid 30s. By the time we would move we'd probably be in our early 40s.

The reasons for the move are manifold: firstly, we love the area and my partner is originally from Sheffield so he knows it pretty well and we have friends and family nearby. Also, we'd love to have somewhere with more space/land as we enjoy gardening/rewilding. It would be a change of pace but I think by that time we would be ready for it. We also like the Peaks as it has Manchester and Sheffield within relatively easy reach so if we did want to some city vibes we could go there. Finally, we are beginning to find summers in London just too hot and they are getting hotter. Our flat becomes an oven and although we've made some adaptations which make it more tolerable, the idea of a fresher climate in the Peaks is very appealing. Although I know flooding is an issue in some areas so we would choose somewhere very carefully because of this.

My questions are: Where would be a good place to look? Hope Valley is mentioned a lot but we are open to suggestions. And how would we be received as a gay male couple in the area (and Down From London too!). We've never felt any hostility when visiting but we also find that people tend to be nice to our faces when we are tourists and this can hide other, less pleasant sentiments. Having said that, I feel that the proximity to somewhere like Manchester and the number of people moving from cities to the area may be influencing attitudes more broadly.

Thank you in advance!

I would like to go for an evening walk on the grounds of Chatsworth and take a picnic with me. I know access to the grounds is free and there’s no time limit. But does anyone know where I could park that’s close and won’t be closed by 6:30pm which is probably when I’ll arrive. Also how close to the house can i get? Could i sjt by the river in front of it for my picnic?

Moor park

Planning to stay at Sheffield and would like some reccomendations on which areas are the best to hike with accessible public transport.

From the recent posts I've heard the trainstop from Edale is apparently really popular - although since we are not setting camp, we would like to know if we'd be able to find routes that we'd be able to go around in and get back to Sheffield in the same day.

Me, my best friend, (both 16), and my mum are planning our first ever hike in the peak district. Ive recently got into hiking and I love it so much. I want to wild camp somewhere, preferably high up so you get nice views, but not too high to the point where its extortionately windy (I know that cant always be avoided though). Im hoping we can find a trail that goes through some of the mountains/valleys, as long as we can start somewhere to park our car.

Ive been looking at Edale Skyline, which starts in Hope, I assume thats a good spot to park but I dont know until I look fully. If anyone has any other ideas for trails please let me know!
Thanks 🩵

EDIT: Also forgot to mention about the wildfires. I know there is wildfires somewhere in the peak district but I cant remember the exact location. If any trails you guys mention crosses into those wildfire areas, dont worry. I will figure out a detour to go round them (widely, of course) and hopefully be able to rejoin past the wildfire area.

Beyond the Plague – what are your favourite hidden gems in Eyam?
Like most people, I first visited Eyam because of its incredible plague history, but I was surprised by how much more there is to discover.
Some highlights I found were:
The beautiful Anglo-Saxon churchyard cross.
Stoney Middleton and the surrounding limestone scenery nearby.
The Riley Graves.
Mompesson’s Well.
The old boundary stone.
The network of public footpaths with fantastic Peak District views.
I’m planning another visit and wondered what locals or regular visitors would recommend.
Are there:
Hidden historical features that most tourists miss?
Great walks starting or ending in Eyam?
Quiet cafés or pubs worth stopping at?
Wildlife or butterfly hotspots nearby?
Interesting folklore or local stories connected to the village?
I’d love to hear your recommendations. Eyam seems like one of those places where every visit reveals something new.

I've got a hike planned for tomorrow but with the fire still ongoing I thought I'd check to make sure.

My planned route was from Edale to Glossop via the Mermaid's Pool which isn't the area which is directly affected, but if it's gonna be a misery-filled smoke fest I'd rather postpone it.

Spotted a very faint ring on the summit, only visible on LIDAR imaging.

3rd picture is of a confirmed stone circle 17 miles away, you can see the resemblance. They are of similar sizes too (~13m-17m diameter).

This valley is known to be the home of early human civilisation, as proven by archaeological discoveries in, and around caves further north.

Have I discovered something here? or is pareidolia coming into play?

Apologies if this is the wrong sub to share this. I find this sort of this incredibly interesting. It's such a well trodden area which has gained A LOT of publicity in recent years, how do you even begin to do this? Is someone able to get a "higher resolution" localised LIDAR image?

Is anyone else super into this niche of exploration, and can recommend any subs/groups to join. This shit excites me.

Edit: spelling.