Peak District walking routes

The Peak District isn’t just about rolling hills, charming stone villages, and panoramic moorlands. Beneath the surface—literally—lies a world of ancient caves, hidden chambers, and natural shelters carved out of limestone over thousands, even millions, of years. These caves aren’t locked behind fences or expensive tickets. Nope. These are the wild ones—free to explore, easy to access, and just waiting to be part of your next walk or hiking adventure.

5 Must-See Caves in the Peak District You Can Explore on Your Walks (All Free & Easy to Access)

The Peak District isn’t just about rolling hills, charming stone villages, and panoramic moorlands. Beneath the surface—literally—lies a world of ancient caves, hidden chambers, and natural shelters carved out of limestone over thousands, even millions, of years. These caves aren’t locked behind fences or expensive tickets. Nope. These are the wild ones—free to explore, easy to access, and just...

Wet Withens, Derbyshire’s largest embanked stone circle, hidden deep in the wild expanse of Eyam Moor.

Quest for Wet Withens: Unveiling the Secrets of Eyam Moor’s Hidden Stone Circle

There are adventures that call to you, whispering promises of discovery, challenge, and a connection to something far older than yourself. My journey to Wet Withens Stone Circle, a site buried deep within the wild, windswept moors of Eyam, was one such adventure. Months of research and preparation had culminated in this moment: a wintry afternoon that would take me into the heart of one of Derbyshire's...