The Wildpack Collective

Dog Friendly Walks in Derbyshire

23 dog friendly walks across Derbyshire, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.

23 locations
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Dovedale Stepping Stones Extended Loop

Dovedale Stepping Stones Extended Loop

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:9/10

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

View Listing5.0 mi · 3 hr · Moderate
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Froggatt Edge and Grindleford Circular

Froggatt Edge and Grindleford Circular

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:9/10

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

View Listing5.7 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Moderate
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Mam Tor and the Great Ridge from Castleton

Mam Tor and the Great Ridge from Castleton

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:9/10

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

View Listing8.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Moderate
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Manifold Valley Trail

Manifold Valley Trail

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:9/10

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

View Listing5.0 mi · 3 hr · Moderate
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Carsington Water Outer Loop

Carsington Water Outer Loop

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:8/10

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

View Listing8.0 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Moderate
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Curbar and Froggart Edge

Curbar and Froggart Edge

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:8/10

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.

View Listing5.8 mi · 3 hr · Moderate
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Kinder Scout from Edale

Kinder Scout from Edale

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:8/10

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.

View Listing7.9 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Challenging
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Monsal Trail and Ashford in the Water

Monsal Trail and Ashford in the Water

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:8/10

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

View Listing5.6 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Moderate
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Stanage Edge from Hollin Bank

Stanage Edge from Hollin Bank

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:8/10

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

View Listing5.6 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Moderate
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Black Rocks Circular Walk, Cromford

Black Rocks Circular Walk, Cromford

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing4.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Moderate
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Brassington Rocks and Harborough Rocks Walk

Brassington Rocks and Harborough Rocks Walk

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing4.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Moderate
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Calke Abbey Estate Walk

Calke Abbey Estate Walk

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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.

View Listing4.0 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Easy
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Cromford Canal Towpath Walk (Cromford Wharf)

Cromford Canal Towpath Walk (Cromford Wharf)

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing3.0 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Easy
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Darley Dale Riverside and Park Loop (Whitworth Park area)

Darley Dale Riverside and Park Loop (Whitworth Park area)

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing4.0 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Easy
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Dovedale Stepping Stones and Thorpe Cloud

Dovedale Stepping Stones and Thorpe Cloud

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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.

View Listing3.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Moderate
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Elvaston Castle Country Park Circular

Elvaston Castle Country Park Circular

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing3.0 mi · 2 hr · Easy
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Eyam Moor and Village Circular Walk

Eyam Moor and Village Circular Walk

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing4.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Moderate
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Foremark Reservoir Circular

Foremark Reservoir Circular

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing3.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Easy
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High Peak Trail Section Walk (Middleton Top)

High Peak Trail Section Walk (Middleton Top)

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing6.0 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Easy
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Youlgreave and Bradford Dale Circular

Youlgreave and Bradford Dale Circular

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:7/10

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

View Listing3.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Easy
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Chatsworth Park Perimeter Walk

Chatsworth Park Perimeter Walk

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:6/10

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.

View Listing6.1 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Moderate
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Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve Walk

Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve Walk

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:6/10

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.

View Listing6.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Moderate
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Matlock Bath and High Tor Circular

Matlock Bath and High Tor Circular

Derbyshire

Dog Friendly:6/10

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

View Listing3.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Hard