Dog Walks in: Peak District National Park

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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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 encount...

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Lud's Church Chasm

Starting Point: Gradbach Car Park (often referred to as Gradbach Scout Camp car park or Luds Church car park), Gradbach, Staffordshire, near the De...

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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 R...

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Curbar Edge

This is a fantastic moderate walk offering some good views and interesting scenery. Care should be taken especially when descending from Curbar Edg...

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Padley Gorge

This is an excellent circular walk through the ancient woodland of Padley Gorge starting in the Longshaw Estate before crossing the B6521 to follow...

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Cats Tor

Cats Tor is to the west of the Goyt Valley. The walk starts from the high Pym Chair car park, which helps make the walk to the summit easy and mana...

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Monsal Dale

The route follows the River Wye passing under the Headstone Viaduct and giving excellent views of the weir.   How to get there Take the A6 from Bak...

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Heatherdene

A well-signposted walk close to Ladybower Reservoir in the Hope Valley. Just over 10-miles outside of Sheffield. This is a lovely dog walk around w...

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Bakewell and the Monsal Trail

Bakewell is a well-loved market town offering a mixture of fantastic footpaths and trails to explore.How to get thereBakewell is located on the A6,...

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