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To celebrate May being National Walking Month, a campaign to promote the benefits of walking, this guide shares information about the best walks for older people in the UK. From Miller’s Dale, also a great start point as this is an old train station complete with the train platforms. Then it’s a short walk down the Monsal Trail before heading down to the River Wye and before long you’ll reach the famous Chee Dale Stepping stones. These are passable in most weather, with the exception of the winter month’s when there’s heavy rain and melted snow that raises the water levels of the river. Walk route + map here If you are visiting the Peak District and bringing your dog, you may be interested in 12 things to do with your dog in the Peak District.
This route takes you up via Hen Cloud (an Ethel)with views towards The Roaches and then on to Lud’s Church, known as a secret spot in the Peak District (in reality it’s not that secret as everyone has heard of it).However, visiting Lud’s Church for the first time is a wonderful experience and worth doing on a quieter day if you can as it has a real wow factor. The Peak District's landscape varies dramatically, with historic towns and dramatic rolling hills. You can discover routes through the White Peak area of the South - with pastoral countryside criss-crossed by dry stone - or take on more challenging walks in the rugged Dark Peak of the north, characterised by distinctive gritstone. Directions: From A57 in Glossop take the B6105 and follow the road alongside the reservoirs until you reach Torside car park. (National Park Information Centre). SK008975 The day walks range between 4 and 12 miles in length, and are illustrated with extracts of 1:50,000 OS mapping, while the longer walks and trails are covered by 1:100,000 scale mapping. Walkers can use the longer trails to link day walks into longer routes or explore the area on the three-day White Peak Circular, starting in Birchover.
Waterside Walks in the Peak District Guidebook
If you don't want to head off on your own why not join a Ranger led guided walk and discover the countryside. Events run throughout the year and incorporate natural history, archaeology, folklore, family strolls and children's activities. There are also numerous walking groups who meet regularly and organise walks in the Peak District. Older people don’t have to miss out on these walks, even if they cannot walk long distances, as there are lots of accessible routes available in the national park. Dog Friendliness: Mostly open sheep country subject to access agreements; dogs should be kept on lead or under close control at all times If you’d like to do a sunset walk we have a few other suggestions for great walks to do here – 16 Stunning Sunset Walks In The Peak District
The woods is part of the South Yorkshire Forest. In fact, Wharcliffe Chase was part of a Royal Hunting Lodge and in Greno Woods stone was mined. There are access routes for bikers, horse riders and walkers. In total the walk is just over four miles and it is best for enjoying over a half-day. Kirkby Stephen and Eden Viaducts Trail, Cumbria After stretching my legs on hundreds of scenic walks these are my top 15 favourites routes in the Peak District. These beautiful walks include a mix of short, medium and long routes across the White Peak and Dark Peak area of the National Park.The Staithes, Port Mulgrave and Hinderwell route is also recommended as one of the best walks for older people on the North York Moors. Once you’ve walked the route you’ll see why it’s on the best walks list as the views are absolutely beautiful and it’s a day you’ll remember. From Greenfield the walk takes you via the reservoirs and up Birchen Clough via a short scramble before you’re up high. There’s also the bonus of seeing the impressive Trinncales before continuing the route along the ridge. Walk route + map here Cave Dale from Castleton Cave Dale with views of Peveril Castle The Walking Englishman says Loughrigg Tarn is one of the best walks for older people to go on in the Lake District as it is not only an easy walk to navigate, but is a beautiful trail as well. Paul Besley clearly knows this area of the Peak District well. He is a volunteer Ranger for the Peak District National Park and a member of Woodhead Mountain Rescue. I have always found Cicerone guidebooks to be well produced with excellent introductions to the area in question and containing detailed descriptions of well-chosen walks. This new guide is no exception. Directions: From A61 at Owlerton take the B6079 towards Malinbridge. The wood is on the right once you have passed through Malinbridge.
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