Walking in the Peak District - White Peak East

42 walks in Derbyshire including Bakewell, Matlock and Stoney Middleton

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Explore the rolling limestone landscapes, deep green dales and historic villages of the White Peak, the southern heart of the Peak District National Park. This beautiful area of Derbyshire is known for its dramatic limestone valleys, charming market towns and iconic walking routes linking places such as Bakewell, Matlock and Eyam. This expert guidebook to walking in the eastern White Peak features 42 routes, including 35 circular day walks and 7 longer trails exploring the area’s valleys, plateaus and historic landscapes. The day walks range from around 7 to 19km and can be completed in 2–6 hours, while longer trails such as the Monsal Trail, Tissington Trail and White Peak Circular allow walkers to explore the region in greater depth. 42 varied routes across the eastern White Peak, including 35 circular day walks and 7 longer trails connecting classic Peak District landscapes and picturesque villages, including Tissington, Youlgreave, Stoney Middleton and WirksworthWalks ranging from 7–19km (4–12 miles) for day routes, with longer trails covering 15–70km for extended adventures, all of which are easily accessible from Bakewell, Buxton and SheffieldClear 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey mapping and GPX files for each walk, helping you navigate the limestone dales and upland plateaus characteristic of the White Peak landscape of Derbyshire with confidenceHighlights along the way include historic landmarks such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, the UNESCO-listed Cromford Mill, and prehistoric sites like Arbor LowPractical details on transport, refreshments and facilities to help plan enjoyable walking days across the Peak District From peaceful riverside paths and flower-filled limestone dales to historic estates and sweeping countryside views, the eastern White Peak offers some of the most rewarding walking routes in the Peak District. Whether you’re exploring quiet valleys, visiting historic villages or following classic trails through the heart of Derbyshire, Walking in the Peak District – White Peak East provides everything you need to discover this beautiful landscape on foot. Discover the full White Peak region of the Peak District with Cicerone’s 2-part series. Walking in the Peak District – White Peak West is available to purchase separately, offering more routes and day walks across the western dales and limestone plateaus.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-10-15
Mått116 x 172 x 16 mm
Vikt260 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor232
Upplaga3
FörlagCicerone Press
ISBN9781852849764

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Paul Besley has spent a lifetime walking through the dales and villages of the White Peak. His interest in human interaction with landscape and his love of the ancient has provided him with thousands of hours of enjoyment. Paul is a regular contributor to magazines, which has taken him across Britain and the world. He is a team member of Mountain Rescue, and a dog handler in Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England with his Border Collie. He lives in Sheffield with his wife Alison Counsell and their dogs Olly, Monty, and search dog Scout.

Map key Overview map Introduction Geology Plants and wildlife History Local communities Customs Peak District National Park Local services and transport The walks Responsible walking Maps and navigation Using this guide Northern section Walk 1 Bradwell to Offerton Walk 2 Hope to Shatton Walk 3 Longshaw to Curbar Gap Walk 4 Grindleford to White Edge Walk 5 Foolow to Wardlow Walk 6 Eyam to Abney Walk 7 Eyam to Grindleford Walk 8 Eyam Village Walk 9 Tideswell to Cressbrook Walk 10 Curbar to Gardom's Edge Walk 11 Calver to Hassop Walk 12 Calver to Great Longstone Walk 13 Taddington to Monsal Dale Walk 14 Chatsworth to Beeley Walk 15 Ashford in the Water to Monsal Head Walk 16 Bakewell to Chatsworth Walk 17 Bakewell to Monsal Head Walk 18 Bakewell to Over Haddon Walk 19 Monyash to Sheldon Walk 20 Rowsley to Birchover Southern section Walk 21 Youlgreave to Elton Walk 22 Middleton to Elton Walk 23 Middleton to Kenslow Knoll Walk 24 Winster to Bonsall Walk 25 Matlock to Dethick Walk 26 Biggin to Minninglow Walk 27 Cromford to Black Rock Walk 28 Cromford to Crich Walk 29 Middleton to Harboro Rocks Walk 30 Brassington to Kniveton Walk 31 Parwich to Alsop en le Dale Walk 32 Parwich to Tissington Walk 33 Wirksworth to Alport Height Walk 34 Tissington to Thorpe Cloud Walk 35 Ashbourne to Thorpe Long Walks and Trails Walk 36 Derwent Valley Heritage Way Walk 37 Eastern Gritstone Trail Walk 38 Limestone Way Walk 39 White Peak Circular White Peak Trails Walk 40 High Peak Trail Walk 41 Tissington Trail Walk 42 Monsal Trail Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful websites Appendix C Bibliography and further reading