King Sterndale walks

Impressive limestone cliffs and caves, a pretty village and a cosy local pub.

A series of villages in spectacular limestone country, with an exciting riverside stretch.

A one-way stroll through a series of hamlets to the historic spa town of Buxton.

Experience at length the dramatic limestone scenery of five dales, including a beautiful stretch alongside the Wye and the famous Chee Dale stepping stones.

An interesting walk through fields and impressive limestone scenery.

Stroll to a prehistoric burial chamber with fine views.

Flowery meadows, a riverside stroll, spectacular limestone scenery, a pretty village and a prehistoric burial site.

Adventurous familes will love this walk through some of the Peak District's most impressive limestone scenery.

Surfaced roads and tracks with fine views over the Wye valley.

Wander via field paths and country lanes through the villages of Flagg and Chelmorton, returning on the High Peak Trail. A shortcut along the Pennine Bridleway, omitting Chelmorton village, cuts a mile off the distance.

Follow flower-lined green lanes to two limestone villages, and sample a short stretch of the High Peak Trail. Some gentle climbs, and muddy ground may be encountered after wet weather.

A rewarding hike via a scenic hilltop to a pretty village and a Norman Castle site in the Dove Valley.

This Peak District walk explores the upper section of the Dove valley and sees few walkers.

This is a glorious walk in the Peak District National Park, starting on the Monsal Trail, before heading down to walk upstream along the river Wye in the limestone gorge of Chee Dale, then heading over the top of Worm Hill before heading back to the car park via the moss covered landscape of Monks Dale.

This route starts from the attractive North Staffordshire village of Longnor. It then crosses the Dove Valley into Derbyshire, passes through Earl Sterndale to climb High Wheeldon before re-crossing the Dove back into Staffordshire. The scenery en-route is varied with excellent views of this part of the Peak District throughout.

A Peak District walk that explores the uppear reaches of the Dove and Manifold Valleys. The route is generally easy to navigate and uses a series of paths and tracks across the Limestone country. Refreshments are available at the start and at Hartington.

This circular Peak District walk starts in Tideswell Dale and continues through Miller's Dale into Ravensdale. The route is an ideal introduction to this area which is popular for walkers.

Choose a day with good visibility and enjoy the excellent views from this excellent section of high ground.

A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.

A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.

This circular walk explores the Goyt Valley and the ridge lying the west. The route includes some steep climbs but offers excellent views throughout. Some paths may be muddy after periods of prolonged rain.

Very easy walk with a choice of well sign-posted routes through the woods on the north side of the water. Suitable for playing Gruffalo Woods with the kids! It's not worth taking scooters as the uneven ground will undoubtedly tip them off and bikes are not allowed.

This relaxed walk is beautiful whatever the season with the reservoir adding to the scene.

A scenic circuit of the little-known plateau of Combs Moss, featuring the imposing Castle Naze hillfort.

A short, mostly level stroll round the village and its idyllic wooded reservoir.

A rewarding walk with superb views going along streams and Combs Reservoir.

Circular route initially beside Comb Reservoir before climbing gently to Blackshaw Hall before descending back to reservoir.

Stroll along a former tramway to explore a historic canal basin, returning via a local nature reserve.

A mixture of craggy gritstone uplands and softer valley country, including a section of the Peak Forest Tramway.

A stiff climb to a fine viewpoint returning via a route full of industrial archaeology.

This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.

This walk from Hartington in Derbyshire follows a section of the River Dove. The route takes you through three limestone dales and across typical farming country for the area.

This Derbyshire walk starts from the village of Hartington and explores three limestone Dales. The route follows the River Dove and also includes a section through drystone walled fields above the village.

This walk explores Beresford Dale, through which the River Dove flows, before climbing up to the village of Alstonefield from where the route descends back into Dovedale for a return along the river to the start.

Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.

A short and easy walk through Beresford Dale, which was an inspiration for the book 'The Compleat Angler' by Sir Izaac Walton. It also includes a variety of landscapes of limestone country, including lanes between dry stone walls and upland pasture.

This Peak District walk provides a useful introduction to walking in this part of the National Park.

The climb to the quarries of Cracken Edge is rewarded by a high-level promenade with industrial relics and fine views.

Good views over Whaley Bridge and Toddbrook Reservoir on the outward journey, and an easy canalside return.

Starting out along the Peak Forest Tramway, returning via a climb to the elevated viewpoint of Eccles Pike.

A hilly all-day walk with pub stops available at various points along the way.

Over the hill to the historic canal town of Whaley Bridge, with an easy return along the towpath.

A short but energetic stroll to a prominent local landmark, with glorious views in all directions.