Would you like to explore the best of Bakewell and the White Peak? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the Peak District (between 4 and 10km, all under three hours), including Taddington, Chatsworth Park, Sheldon and Magpie Mine, Elton and Robin Hood's Stride, and the Monsal Trail.

Why choose this guidebook?

• Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
• Short climbs but no challenging terrain
• Numbered points which tie OS maps to clear route description
• Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
• Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

Using this guide 

Introduction 

Walking in the White Peak 

Where to stay 

Caring for our national park 

The walks 

Walk 1 Taddington, Chelmorton, and Flagg 

Walk 2 Tideswell Dale and Litton Mill 

Walk 3 Litton and Cressbrook Dale 

Walk 4 Monsal Head tunnel and viaduct 

Walk 5 Sheldon and Magpie Mine 

Walk 6 Monyash and upper Lathkill Dale 

Walk 7 Lower Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale 

Walk 8 Elton and Robin Hood’s Stride 

Walk 9 Bakewell and the Monsal Trail

Walk 10 Bakewell, Manners Wood and the River Wye

Walk 11 Stanton Moor

Walk 12 Chatsworth Park and Edensor 

Walk 13 Beeley and Hob Hurst’s House 

Walk 14 Baslow Edge and Curbar Edge

Walk 15 River Derwent and Calver Weir 

Useful information 

Seasons

Spring for the wild flowers and wildlife in the limestone dales, summer for the lush meadows and parkland of Chatsworth, autumn for the woodland colours and purple heather moorland.

Centres

Bakewell (town) and villages: Litton, Tideswell, Taddington, Chelmorton, Flagg, Sheldon, Monyash, Youlgrave, Elton, Birchover, Edensor, Beeley, Calver, Grindleford.

Difficulty

The Peak District is hilly so most walks involve modest slopes or steps, a few with longer or steeper climbs on to moorland or hilltops. Some dales are rocky underfoot and field paths can involve plenty of wall stiles, but no special equipment is needed except for sturdy footwear with decent grip.

Must See

Tunnels and viaducts on the Monsal Trail (former railway line). Caves, crags and disappearing streams in dramatic limestone dales. Flower-rich upland meadows and the tree-lined River Derwent. Sumptuous parkland and stately house of Chatsworth. Bakewell’s bustling pudding shops, cafes and market. Heather moorland and far-reaching views across the Peak District.

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