Walks in: Peak District

Peak District Adventures: Gritstone Edges, Limestone Dales, and Reservoir Trails for Your Pooch!

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Peak District National Park with your adventurous canine, Britain's first National Park, offering a stunning variety of terrains from rugged moorlands and iconic gritstone edges to picturesque limestone dales and serene reservoir paths. Whether your dog enjoys a challenging hike, a gentle riverside ramble, or a traffic-free trail, the Peak District is a haven for walkers.

Discover the wild beauty of the Dark Peak, with its dramatic escarpments like Stanage Edge and Mam Tor (the Shivering Mountain) offering panoramic views, or explore the heather-clad plateaus. In contrast, the White Peak boasts charming dales such as Dovedale with its famous stepping stones, the tranquil beauty of Lathkill Dale, or the wooded ravine of Padley Gorge. Enjoy miles of accessible walking along former railway lines like the Monsal Trail, Tissington Trail, and High Peak Trail, perfect for dogs of all abilities.

The Park's numerous reservoirs, including Ladybower Reservoir, Derwent Valley Reservoirs, and Langsett Reservoir, provide fantastic circular walks with beautiful waterside scenery. Remember, to protect wildlife and livestock, dogs must be kept on a short lead (max 2m) on all Open Access land from 1st March to 31st July, and at all times when near farm animals. Always follow the Countryside Code and be prepared for changeable weather, especially on higher ground.

Ready to find your next favourite gritstone scramble, dale exploration, or waterside wander? Browse our curated selection of dog walks in the Peak District National Park on dogwalksnearme.co.uk and start your journey through this inspiring landscape today!

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Dovestone Reservoir

Starting Point: Main car park for Dovestone Reservoir, off the A635 Holmfirth Road, Greenfield, Oldham (Postcode: OL3 7NE is often used for the area; ...

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The Roaches

Starting Point: Roaches Gate car park, near Upper Hulme, Staffordshire (Postcode: ST13 8UB is approximate for the area, follow signs for "The Roaches"...

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Middleton Top

Starting Point: Middleton Top Visitor Centre Car Park, Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire (Postcode: DE4 4LS). This is a pay and display car park man...

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Fernilee Reservoir

Fernilee Reservoir supplies drinking water to Stockport and the surrounding areas. It was the first of two reservoirs to be built in the Goyt Valley, ...

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Froggatt

This is a fantastic albeit challenging walk through woodland and narrow English lanes, the steep ascent to Froggatt Edge is rewarded by breath-taking ...

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The Monsal Trail

Bakewell is a well-loved market town offering a mixture of fantastic footpaths and trails to explore.   How to get there Bakewell is located o...

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Milldale

This is an excellent linear walk following the River Dove. Starting in Milldale, you cross the river tracing its path to Dovedale. You will encounter ...

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Lud's Church Chasm

This challenging circular walk passes through Lud's Church, a deep moss covered chasm penetrating the Millstone Grit bedrock.   How to get ther...

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Wildmoorstone Valley

This walk, through the Wildmoorstone Valley, includes part of the old Cromford & High Peak Railway Line. The walk follows the old track bed to the...

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Monk's Dale

The route follows the Monk's Dale dry gorge near Buxton. The valley is dry over the summer but there is a winterbourne stream which runs into the Rive...

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