Stanage Edge Full Crest Walk

Stanage Edge Full Crest Walk earns a strong 8 out of 10 for dog friendliness, making it a great choice for a day out with your dog. The open access moorland welcomes dogs, and the four-mile gritstone crest offers plenty of space to explore, though the exposed terrain and grazing sheep mean it suits dogs with reliable recall best.

Dogs are welcome off lead on the open access moorland along Stanage Edge. That said, it's worth keeping them on a lead near the edge itself, where drops are sheer, and sheep graze the plateau so solid recall is essential before letting them roam freely.

Come prepared, as there are no facilities on site — no toilets, no refreshments, and water sources on the edge are limited, so bring your own for both you and your dog. The high gritstone path can be tough on paws in very hot or icy conditions, so it's worth timing your visit accordingly. Parking at Hooks Carr is pay and display with around thirty spaces and fills quickly on fine weekends, so an early start is a good idea; the nearest cafes and toilets are in Hathersage village, a short drive away.