Dog Friendly Walks & Beaches in the Peak District
Everywhere we've reviewed in the Peak District. Walks that make the most of the landscape, beaches where dogs are properly welcome, and the detail you need to actually plan the day.
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Mam Tor and the Great Ridge from Castleton
DerbyshireOne of the finest ridge walks in England, combining an iconic summit, sweeping views in every direction, and excellent accessibility for most dogs.
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Padley Gorge and Longshaw Estate
South YorkshireAncient sessile oak woodland, cascading stream pools, and the broad open heathland of Longshaw combine to make this one of the most complete short circuits in the Peak District.
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The Roaches and Lud’s Church
StaffordshireA gritstone ridge with jaw-dropping views, a woodland scramble into one of England's most atmospheric natural formations, and a genuine sense of wildness that is rare this far south.
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Curbar and Froggart Edge
DerbyshireThree connected gritstone edges, a Bronze Age stone circle, and the chance to spot red deer make this one of the most rewarding moorland circuits in the eastern Peak District.
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Kinder Scout from Edale
DerbyshireThe Peak District's highest point delivers stunning moorland drama, though demanding terrain and mandatory leads near livestock make it best suited to experienced dogs.
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Ladybower Reservoir Circular Walk
South YorkshireA long circular lap of Ladybower Reservoir through woodland and open water views, much of it traffic free and easy to follow.
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Manifold Valley from Wetton Mill
StaffordshireA classic White Peak circular through the Manifold Valley up to Thor's Cave, ideal for dogs that love water and big views.
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Monsal Trail and Ashford in the Water
DerbyshireA compact White Peak circuit combining the heritage railway trail, riverside meadows, and one of the prettiest limestone villages in Derbyshire.
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Stanage Edge Full Crest Walk
South YorkshireA classic walk along the full length of the Peak District's iconic gritstone escarpment, with sweeping views over the Hope Valley.
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Stanage Edge from Hollin Bank
DerbyshireA spectacular gritstone escarpment with wide moorland views and a surprisingly accessible walk that suits dogs of most fitness levels.
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Tittesworth Reservoir
StaffordshireA beautifully managed reservoir circuit on the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District, combining woodland trails, waterside paths, and a dramatic backdrop of the Roaches and Hen Cloud.
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Derwent Edge and Ladybower Loop
South YorkshireA high moorland circuit taking in the tors of Derwent Edge before descending to loop back along Ladybower Reservoir.
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Dovedale Stepping Stones and Thorpe Cloud
DerbyshireThe most iconic short walk in the White Peak, combining the famous limestone stepping stones, a surprisingly dramatic summit, and a river valley of genuine beauty.
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Lose Hill and Back Tor from Castleton
South YorkshireA circular climb from Castleton onto Lose Hill and Back Tor, walking the eastern end of the Peak District's famous Great Ridge.
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Win Hill from Hope Village
South YorkshireA sharp climb from Hope village onto the pyramid summit of Win Hill, with panoramic views over Ladybower and the Great Ridge.