Beautiful walks in the local area.

Darwin Forest is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday if you enjoy walking. We are surrounded by Forestry Commission woodland and have a circular Forest Trail and a shorter woodland walk that is perfect for young children. You can download the map below to see the short circular routes around the park. This are marked by coloured squares to follow.  These walks are for park guests only. Non Residents: Due to limited onsite parking, please park on Flash Lane where you can access the public footpaths and route. 

This beautiful short walk (2.8 miles) takes you out of the Park and into the surrounding countryside, walking on woodland paths and quiet tracks. The terrain is flat and easy, with no big stiles or tricky gates, although please note that the ground may be muddy in places. There is plenty to see and hear along the way - keep your eyes wide open and your ears switched on! Non Residents: Due to limited onsite parking, please park on Flash Lane where you can access the public footpaths and route. 

This 3.7 mile, easy walk is a great way to explore the beautiful Derbyshire countryside that surrounds the park. The route takes you on a series of pretty woodland paths into the peaceful Halldale Wood, always loud with birdsong, where the banks of the babbling Halldale Brook provide a perfect halfway rest and picnic spot. Non Residents: Due to limited onsite parking, please park on Flash Lane where you can access the public footpaths and route. 

This 5 mile beautiful circular route takes you across the heather-clad expanse of Beeley Moor, with fantastic views in all directions. It then follows a quiet country lane into mature woodland, where a pretty wooden footbridge crosses a crystal-clear stream, before returning via forest trails. Non Residents: Due to limited onsite parking, please park on Flash Lane where you can access the public footpaths and route.  

This 5 mile circular walk from Darwin Forest follows woodland paths and quiet roads down to the village of Two Dales (where you can also visit the Plough Inn - check opening times) and back up through the wonderful Ladygrove Woods with spectacular waterfalls. Non Residents: Due to limited onsite parking, please park on Flash Lane where you can access the public footpaths and route. 

Miles without Stiles routes, created by the Peak District National Park are suitable for people of all fitness levels and those with limited mobility, including wheelchair users, families with pushchairs and scooters and the visually impaired. 

This 3 mile lovely walk takes you out of the pretty village of Beeley on grassy field paths and along the edge of the moorland above Chatsworth House, with fabulous views back across the Derwent Valley.  Thanks to Lets Go Peak District. 

From Carsington Water Visitor Centre you can enjoy the short, family friendly, 3 mile route or the full 8 mile reservoir circuit which is all off road. Alternatively you can increase your route a little further and take in Hopton and Carsington Village. There is also a cafe, playground and visitor centre onsite.

This 4 mile walk follows beautiful country paths on the Chatsworth Estate, passing through the charming villages of Calton Lees and Edensor. It provides spectacular views of Chatsworth House and the River Derwent, and there’s a good chance of seeing deer. Route: Thanks to Lets Go Peak District

This 9.5 mile Derbyshire walk is full of varied scenery, some of it spectacular, and covers some of the less well-known hills and valleys of the Derbyshire Dales. It also takes in some very interesting industrial archaeological remains in Lumsdale. Route: Thanks to Walking Britain

A 6.8 mile walk that explores parts of Derbyshire's Industrial Heritage whilst also giving stunning and wide-ranging views that include Crich Stand, Black Rocks, Carsington Reservoir and the Derwent Valley. Route: Thanks to Walking Britain

This 8 mile walk offers some of the best views in the Peak District, across Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge with the Derwent Valley laid out below. You can also just enjoy the 'Edges' section of this walk to take in the panoramic views. Route:Thanks to Lets Go Peak District

This 6 mile circular walk crosses the famous stepping stones in Dovedale and alongside the River Dove as it cuts between towering limestone crags, tracks through the grassy slopes of Hall Dale and passes through the picture-perfect village of Ilam. Route: Thanks to Let's Go Peak District. 

Enjoy a guided walk in the Peak District. Led by qualified instructors you can venture off the beaten track, learn about local history or ensure you take in the best views. My Guided Walks and Mountain Bear Adventures offer walks and navigation training. 

This 5.5 mile stunning walk starts and ends in the pretty village of Hartington. It takes you over fields and through woodland into Beresford Dale and Wolfscote Dale, where the path runs beside the River Dove. Route: Thanks to Lets Go Peak District

This 9 mile Hayfield walk takes you to the highest point in the Peak District, via some of the most spectacular scenery. The route also takes you past Kinder Downfall, the highest waterfall in the Peak District, and through fascinating gritstone rock formations at Sandy Heys. Route: Thanks to Lets Go Peak District

This lovely 4 mile walk takes you out of the pretty village of Monyash on the Limestone Way, through classic White Peak scenery.  It passes through part of Cales Dale before following the stunning Lathkill Dale past the source of the River, where it springs from a cave. Route: Thanks to Let's Go Peak District

This lovely walk is on well-made paths and offers magnificent views.  The route completes a circuit of one half of Ladybower Reservoir and passes the awe-inspiring Derwent Dam, scene of the practice flights for the famous Dambusters raids during WWII. Route: Thanks to Let's Go Peak District. 

Lumsdale Falls is home to a series of magnificent waterfalls, ponds and the ancient ruins of three mills. This area is of huge archaeological significance, here you will find one of the largest collections of water powered industrial mills in the country! Whilst you are there, pop into Bentley Brook Brewery for a drink!  2.5 mile walk Thanks to Lets go Peak District

This 6 mile circular walk from Castleton goes through Cave Dale, up on to Mam Tor and along the iconic Great Ridge, from where there are magnificent views of the Hope Valley and Edale Valley, before descending back into Castleton.  Route: Thanks to Let's Go Peak District.

This 5 mile circular walk from Wetton Mill is simply stunning, offering some of the very best views of the Manifold Valley including the iconic Thor's Cave that offers incredible views over the landscape. Route: Thanks to Lets Go Peak District

The 6 mile walk starts and ends in Ashford in the Water, which is well served with tea rooms and pubs and has public toilets. It follows well-made paths up towards Monsal Head and over the iconic viaduct. Route: Thanks to Lets Go Peak District

Padley Gorge is a perfect fairy glade and children will love this 2 mile walk. A shallow stream crossed by footbridges is perfect for paddling, there are trees to climb, a rope swing and even a magical money tree. Thanks to Lets Go Peak District

This 3 mile walk is great adventurous kids and grown-ups!  There are trees to climb, huge rocks to scramble over, a hermit’s cave to explore, a rope swing to play on and there are fantastic views from the top.   Route: Thanks to Lets Go Peak District

This lovely 6 mile walk starts and ends in Tideswell village. It goes through beautiful Tideswell Dale, past Litton Mill and on to the Monsal Trail. Route: Thanks to Lets Go Peak District