Peak District hiking

Sometimes the best adventures don’t start with a plan. They begin with a feeling. A hunch. A whisper from the land that says, “Hey, come see what I’ve got tucked away out here.” And that’s exactly how I stumbled across Jugholes Cave — a forgotten pocket of magic hidden deep in Jugholes Wood, just a stone’s throw from Matlock in the Peak District.“The path didn’t whisper — it called me,...

In the midst of the breathtaking landscapes of the Peak District lies a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and discovery—a story that unfolds quietly amid ancient stone walls and windswept trails. My recent solo hiking adventure through the village of Eyam and the secret haven known as Cucklet Church invited me to step back in time, to witness the echoes of the past, and to explore how nature cradles human...

There’s something truly magical about walking through landscapes steeped in history, where ancient stone circles stand as silent witnesses to the passing centuries. My incredible Sunday afternoon adventure took me on a journey through the Peak District’s mysterious past, exploring four remarkable stone circles, hidden caves, and breathtaking viewpoints.Starting from Harthill Moor, near Robin Hood’s...

Some places demand to be found. Others? They wait, shrouded in mystery, revealing themselves only to those willing to seek them out.That was exactly the case with Dudwood Stone Circle, one of the Peak District’s lesser-known prehistoric sites. While larger, more famous circles like Arbor Low and Nine Ladies draw in visitors, this one remains hidden—tucked away beyond well-trodden paths, waiting in...

There’s something truly magical about winter walks in the Peak District—the crisp air, the soft crunch of frost beneath your boots, and the golden light stretching across the moors as the sun hangs low in the sky. Today’s adventure took me to Gardom’s Edge, a place steeped in history, mystery, and natural beauty. My mission? To find the hidden Gardom’s Edge Carved Rock, a prehistoric relic tucked...