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Walk: Black Hill, Peak District National Park
Black Hill on the Pennine Way is the third highest hill in the Peak District National Park and the highest in West Yorkshire. It’s a Marilyn and an Ethel, and once had a fearsome and notorious reputation.
Best places for outdoor adventures in the UK
Looking for the best places to visit in the UK for amazing outdoor adventures? Check some of my favourites in Scotland, England, and Wales.
Walk: Wessenden and West Nab from Snoopy’s snack van
Circular walk to West Nab summit via the Wessenden Valley and crossing open access land. Free route download available.
Guide to outdoor adventure activities in England: county names S -W
Ultimate guide to outdoor adventure activities in England: walking, cycling, climbing, SUP and more. The last in a four-part series, this guide covers county names beginning with S - W (Somerset to Worcestershire).
Guide to outdoor adventure activities in England: county names A-D
Ultimate guide to outdoor adventure activities in England: walking, cycling, climbing, SUP and more. The first in a four-part series, this guide covers county names beginning with A to D (Bedfordshire to Dorset).
Best multi-day walks in the UK
There are hundreds of long-distance walking trails across the UK. Here are some of the best, along with extra links to explore even more.
10 favourite trig points in northern UK
The British trig point has a sentimental hold on our hearts. We love visiting them, especially as they often have incredible views. Find out where 10 of my favourites are located.
Circular walk from Holme: wet and wild!
On Christmas Eve, with driving rains and gusty winds of up to 60mph forecast, we headed out for a blast of fresh air. This is one of my favourite areas to walk, on open moorland with stunning scenery, but it was a wet and wild one! GPX download available.
Walk: Wessenden and Black Hill on the old and new Pennine Way routes
This challenging walk across remote moorland had superb views, a surprise encounter with a mountain hare, and an incredible summit sunset. High on my list of favourite adventures.
15 adventures in the UK’s National Parks
There are 15 National Parks in the UK, and they're perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for mountains, moorland, or coastal adventures, get inspired here.
What are the Peak District Ethels?
The Ethels are 95 hills in the Peak District, mostly over 400m above sea level. Find out more about the Ethels and how to plan walks to tick them off.
10 of the best outdoor activities in the Peak District
If you’re heading to the Peak District this summer, check this guide for 10 of the best outdoor activities in the area.
Walk: Wessenden and West Nab
Walk: Wessenden and West Nab in West Yorkshire. With downloadable route map.
Walk: Digley Reservoir to Black Hill Summit
Walk: Digley to Black Hill Summit, Peak District area of West Yorkshire. Route map available.
5 Great Gritstone Crags in the Peak District
Five of my favourite gritstone crags in the Peak District.
5 Places to Walk Away from the Crowds
Seeking the quiet places to walk? This blog post is for you.
MTB: Ladybower Circular - Peak District
Mountain bike route around Ladybower in the Peak District. With route map available.
10 awesome outdoor cafes in England and Wales
Ten of my favourite cafes in outdoor areas of England and Wales.
Bike Ride: Bakewell circular, Peak District
Circular mountain bike ride in Bakewell, Peak District.