Walking and Rambling in Hartington
Overview
If you're planning on staying at YHA Hartington Hall, why not download a free map and get out exploring?
All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area at your own pace.
Hartington Village
Take a short walk into the beautiful village of Hartington
Easy route (PDF, 0.8MB)
1.3 miles, takes 30m - 1h
Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Biggin Dale
A great walk through stunning valleys with views across the White Peak
Moderate route (PDF, 1.3MB)
6 miles, takes 2h 45m - 4h 30m
Pilsbury Castle, Dove Valley, Manifold Valley
A lovely walk through fields and valleys including views of the ruins of Pilsbury motte and Bailey castle
Challenging route (PDF, 1.3MB)
10.4 miles, takes 4h 45m - 7h 45m
All our walking routes are tried and tested to help you explore this beautiful part of England. To assist with route selection and planning, you’ll also find a description of the hazards and facilities, accessibility information and points of interest on the maps
What makes it special
- Explore the local area at your own pace
- Tried and tested walking routes with detailed instructions
- Points of interest highlighted along the way
Useful guides
Want to understand more about our maps or develop your walking skills? Here are some useful guides we have created to help you to prepare for your chosen walk
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Mountain biking in Hartington
There are an unlimited amount of mountain bike routes around the Hartington area for all abilities.
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Climbing in Hartington
The Peak District offers an ideal landscape for the more experienced climber, with amazing crags and bouldering opportunities just minutes from the hostel door.
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Stargazing in Peak District National Park
Stargazing – a simple yet intriguing and inspiring evening activity.
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Cycling in Hartington
YHA Hartington Hall is an ideal base to explore cycling of all natures from family friendly trails to endurance mountain biking routes.
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Walking and Rambling around Sheen Bunkhouse
Sheen lies between the lower Dove and Manifold Valleys, well known for their scenic beauty. These are some of the most popular walks in the whole country.
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Cycling in Alstonefield
The Tissington Trail is just 5 minutes drive away and provides links to the beautiful village of Hartington and the market town of Ashbourne.
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Arbor Low Stone Circle
The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Some say that this is the finest Stone Age 'henge'
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Mountain biking in Alstonefield
Take an off-road route down to the River Dove, there's lots of rough and ready tracks for you to enjoy.
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Walking and Rambling in Alstonefield
One of the most popular circular walks will take you down the valley into Milldale where you can visit the characterful shop/café.
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Climbing in Alstonefield
The White Peak offers climbing for all abilities. Popular sites include Dove Dale, the Manifold Valley and the famous Thors Cave - which boasts brilliant crags and bouldering.
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Climbing in Ilam
Raven's Tor in Dovedale offers superb crack and face climbing on solid rock, all in a beautiful setting above the river.
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Watersports in Youlgreave
The River Derwent at Matlock hosts a grade 2 rapids course, with 35 permanent slalom gates in place and floodlights for darker evenings. Contact Matlock Canoe Club for details.
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Cycling in Youlgreave
The nearby Tissington Trail winds its way gently through beautiful White Peak countryside. Take the opportunity to visit historic Tissington village with its stately home, duck-pond and tearooms.
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Mountain biking in Youlgreave
Travel to Carsington Water for their gently undulating eight mile off-road trail around the reservoir, or take on one of the 'Dark Peak' routes for a full day of challenging mountain biking.
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Walking and Rambling in Youlgreave
If you're planning on staying at YHA Youlgreave, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore th
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Cycling in Ilam
Converted former railway lines, such as the Tissington, High Peak and the Manifold Trails offer great routes for cycling.
