Family social walk from YHA Ravenstor

Sunday 20th September 2026

Distance: 3.5 miles (5.7km)

Duration:  3 hours

Led by: Little Puddle People

Discovery and connection

This walk is aimed at families with children age 6-10 years, it has varying terrain including steps, steep paths, open water and some edges. The walk is inclusive of all levels of experience and is designed to engage and encourage reluctant or less experienced children (but please ensure your family are physically able to do this walk).

As we walk I will share information about the area, encourage connection to nature and introduce games such as the life of a drystone wall; creepers; senses hunt; and tree and plant ID.

We will begin our journey walking through a unique limestone wildflower hillside surrounded by panoramic views, leading us through woodland into the village where we will pass old mills where an opportunity to discuss history, industrial development and renewable energies. Leading into a section alongside the river with opportunities to spot water voles, dragonflies and water fowl, as we follow a wide flat path through a limestone gorge with the possibility of spotting rock climbers and fossils as we pass by waterfalls and weirs. Soon we will join the famous Monsal Trail and walk through not one but two of its tunnels, before heading back through woodland over a bridge and back to YHA Ravenstor for cuppa and cake. 

This walk has passed.

This is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.