Dog Friendly Walks in Derbyshire

A Peak District classic through the famous limestone dale, crossing the stepping stones and climbing to dramatic ridge views above.

A dog friendly Peak District classic along Froggatt Edge, with huge Derwent Valley views, then down through woodland to Grindleford.

One of the finest ridge walks in England, combining an iconic summit, sweeping views in every direction, and excellent accessibility for most dogs.

A dramatic limestone valley walk through the Manifold, with caves, dry riverbeds and scenery to rival the better-known Dovedale.

A full reservoir circuit at Carsington Water with changing views, good facilities and a well-maintained path throughout.

Three 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.

The Peak District's highest point delivers stunning moorland drama, though demanding terrain and mandatory leads near livestock make it best suited to experienced dogs.

A compact White Peak circuit combining the heritage railway trail, riverside meadows, and one of the prettiest limestone villages in Derbyshire.

This flat, traffic-free old railway path beside the River Sett suits any dog's pace, running from Hayfield to the Torrs gorge at New Mills.

A spectacular gritstone escarpment with wide moorland views and a surprisingly accessible walk that suits dogs of most fitness levels.

A dog friendly woodland and gritstone circular above Cromford, linking the Forestry England Black Rocks site with the High Peak Trail and Cromford Canal.

A dog friendly limestone ridge circular from Brassington up to Harborough Rocks, with long views over Carsington Water and the High Peak Trail.

A dog friendly circular through Calke Abbey's deer park and ancient trees, with long-horn cattle, sheep and some of England's most venerable oaks.

A dog on a lead can cross the River Wye on stepping stones through Chee Dale's limestone gorge, below towering crags and ancient ash woodland.

A flat canal towpath walk from historic Cromford Wharf, with waterside views and industrial heritage throughout.

A gentle riverside and parkland loop through Whitworth Park near Matlock, with good facilities and a relaxed feel throughout.

The 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.

A flat country park circuit through the landscaped grounds of Elvaston Castle, with mature trees and lake views throughout.

Streams give dogs somewhere to drink on this Goyt Valley route past the rhododendron-hung ruins of Errwood Hall, up to Shining Tor, the highest point in Cheshire.

A dog friendly moorland and history loop above Eyam, the plague village, taking in Sir William Hill trig point and open gritstone heath.

A dog friendly circular around Foremark Reservoir, linking the bridleway through Scaddows Oaks Woodland with the Carvers Rocks Nature Reserve.

A well-surfaced trail along a disused railway with wide views across the White Peak, shared with cyclists but spacious enough.

A gentle, well-shaded climb on a lead through Grin Low Woods takes dogs from Buxton's Pavilion Gardens up to Solomon's Temple, a Victorian tower with views across the Peak.

A short, dog friendly riverside circular through Bradford Dale, looping around Youlgreave's ponds, old mill weirs and sheep-grazed fields.

A dog friendly perimeter circuit of Chatsworth Park, but a strictly on-lead one thanks to the red and fallow deer that roam the estate.

A dog friendly but strictly on-lead walk through Lathkill Dale, the White Peak's most crystal-clear river valley and one of its loveliest national nature reserves.

A dog friendly but steep circular above Matlock Bath, climbing to the summit of High Tor for a huge view over the Derwent Valley.

A fit dog on a lead can tackle this tough little circuit over the jagged limestone reef knolls of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill, the Peak District's Dragon's Back.