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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Hayfield and Lantern Pike

Starting Point: Hayfield village centre, High Peak, Derbyshire. Park in the main Sett Valley Trail car park (SK22 2ES, pay and display) or find con...

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Sett Valley Trail

Starting Point: Hayfield car park (SK22 2ES) or other access points in New Mills or Hayfield. The Sett Valley Trail is a linear route, so an out-an...

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Errwood Reservoir

Starting Point: Errwood Hall car park (SK011754 is a grid ref often cited, access via The Street from Goyt Valley main road if open) or other lay-b...

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Shining Tor

Starting Point: Access to Shining Tor (559m / 1,834ft), Cheshire's highest point, is usually from: - Cat and Fiddle Inn (A537 Buxton-Macclesfield r...

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Lamaload Reservoir

Starting Point: Lamaload Reservoir car park, off Lamaload Road, Rainow, Macclesfield (Postcode: SK10 5XJ is approximate for the access road; the ca...

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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 are...

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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 Roach...

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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 ...

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