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Walks in and around Manchester

Walks in the city, hills within an hour, and big days out. Each one with distance, how hard it is and how to get there.

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Within an hour

Hills and forest, by train or a short drive.

2.7 km · 1 to 4 hours (depending on route)

Baslow Edge

Dramatic gritstone escarpment with moorland trails, Highland cattle, and sweeping views over the Derwent Valley.

Easy to ModerateLoopDog friendly
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5.6 km · 2 to 2.5 hours

Cave Dale

Dramatic limestone gorge with soaring cliffs and views of Peveril Castle, accessed through the centre of Castleton village.

ModerateOut and backDog friendly
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16.7 km · Full circular 5.5-6 hours; shorter routes from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours

Derwent Reservoir

Three linked reservoirs in the Peak District offering walks from easy dam strolls to challenging moorland hikes with views of lost villages beneath the water.

Easy to Hard depending on route chosenLoopDog friendly
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7.6 km · 2.5 to 3 hours

Winnats Pass

A jaw-dropping limestone gorge above Castleton with 340-million-year-old reef walls, caverns and ridge views.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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9.8 km · 2.5 to 3 hours

Reynards Cave (Dove Dale)

A limestone cave framed by a dramatic natural arch high above the River Dove, reached via Dovedale's famous stepping stones.

ModerateOut and backDog friendly
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9.5 km · 2.5 to 3 hours

Wolfscote Dale

Limestone dale walk along the River Dove with dramatic cliffs, caves and quiet riverside paths.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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2.4 km · 1 to 1.5 hours

Monsal Weir

A short circular dale walk dropping to a weir on the River Wye, directly beneath the iconic Headstone Viaduct.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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9.5 km · 1-3.5 hours depending on route chosen

Padley Gorge

Ancient woodland gorge carved by Burbage Brook, beloved for family walks and stream paddling.

Easy to ModerateLoopDog friendly
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5.5 km · 1.5 to 2 hours

Seven Falls

Hidden Peak District waterfall walk with cascading falls along Arnfield Brook.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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5.6 km · 1.5 to 2 hours

Bamford Edge

Iconic gritstone ridge above Ladybower Reservoir delivering one of the Peak District's most photographed views.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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6.9 km · 2.5 to 3 hours

High Tor and the Chasm, Matlock

A 300 ft limestone cliff above Matlock Bath with a vertigo-inducing ledge path, fenced mining chasm, and jaw-dropping gorge views.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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5 km · 1.5 to 4 hours depending on route

Lathkill Dale

Limestone valley with clear river, caves and ancient woodland through a designated nature reserve.

Easy to ModerateLoopDog friendly
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7.4 km · 3 to 4 hours

Wessenden Head

A wild moorland reservoir at the top of Wessenden Valley, the launch pad for some of the Peak District's quietest waterfall walks.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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4.2 km · 1-1.5 hours (Thorpe Cloud circuit); 2-2.5 hours (standard route); 7-7.5 hours (full Dovedale Circular)

Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud

Iconic Peak District circular walk featuring limestone gorge, famous stepping stones and panoramic summit views.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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7.9 km · 2 to 3 hours

Stanage Edge

A four-mile gritstone ridge above Hathersage with jaw-dropping Hope Valley views, world-class climbing and wide moorland walking.

ModerateLoopDog friendly
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Walking near Manchester

What walks are within an hour of Manchester?

Middle Black Clough Waterfall Walk, Baslow Edge and Cave Dale are all within an hour.

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