Walking in the Peak District - White Peak West
40 walks in the hills of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Walking in the Peak District - White Peak West
40 walks in the hills of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Guidebook describing 40 day walks in Derbyshire's White Peak, part of the Peak District National Park. One of two volumes, this book covers the west of the region and explores limestone landscapes, green dales and delightful rivers. Potential bases include Buxton, Hartington, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Cheddleton and Winster.A guidebook to 40 day walks exploring the western White Peak in the Peak District National Park. Covering Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
The walks range in length from 6–24km (4–15 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. Many walks start from the same car park or village so can be combined for longer days out.
- 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on refreshment and transport options
- Highlights include Winnats pass and Mam Tor
- Part of a 2-volume Cicerone series on the White Peak
Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.
ISBN
9781852849771
Availability
Published
Published
17 Aug 2021
Edition
First
Pages
224
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.30cm
Weight
250g
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
Seasons
Spring through to mid autumn is the best period to witness the wealth of wildlife and beauty in the White Peak. A snowy winter walk can be an enchanting experience.
Centres
Castleton, Ilam, Buxton, Leek, Upper Hulme, Bollington, Tideswell, Hartington, Longnor, Waterhouses, Ashbourne, Whaley Bridge
Difficulty
Walks are gentle and follow well signed public footpaths where possible. Caution should be taken in wet weather as limestone can become very slippery.
Must See
Castleton and caves; Winnats Pass; Peveril Castle in Cave Dale; Windgather Rocks; White Nancy; Shining Tor; Shutlingsloe; Tideswell; Hay Dale; Buxton; Castle Naze; Deep Dale; Chee Dale; Macclesfield Forest; Three Shires Head; Danebridge; Lud's Church; The Roaches; Ramshaw Rocks; Upper Hulme; Hartington; Cheddleton Butter Cross; Dovedale; River Dove stepping stones; Ilam; Ilam Rock
May 2023
Walk 9 Buxton to Castle Naze
A new stile has been installed. It is the same style as others used on the estate in places. There are hand holds, boot treads, and no barbed wire. I have attached photos.
This maintains access of Combs Moss to Corbar Hill. This is not a public right of way but a permissive path on open access land.
The route description in the book P71 should now read '...then bear NE for a few metres until you reach a stile in the wall on the right. Go over the stile and follow the wall line S downhill...'
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