Dog Friendly Walks in the Peak District
9 dog friendly walks in the Peak District, from gentle valley paths to proper fell days out. All hand-picked for dog owners who want wide open country and honest notes on what each walk is actually like with a dog in tow.
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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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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 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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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.