Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Peak District is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. Explore the most popular mountain peaks with our guide. Photo: Martyn Wright @komoot
LessHikes to Mam Tor are magical all year round, placing you on the very threshold between the Dark Peak and the White Peak. With gorgeous Edale on one side; the charming Hope Valley on the other; the huge bulk of Kinder Scout to the north and the limestone splendour of the Winnats Pass to the south, you could make a case for Mam Tor being the beating heart of the Peak District. On a clear enough day, you can see all the way to Manchester.
This historic and emblematic moorland plateau is the highest ground in the wonderful Peak District. Beloved by generations, hikes to Kinder Scout take you to a vast upland that boasts some of the most incredible views in the national park. En route, there are many gems to uncover, from exciting scrambles, tranquil streams, beautiful waterfalls and gritstone edges.
Edale and the Hope Valley are two of the most picturesque and dramatic landscapes in the Peak District. Hikes to Lose Hill take you to the shapely eastern termination of the Great Ridge, which separates these sumptuous valleys. A full traverse of the ridge is spectacular and straightforward, a perfect day on the trails for the whole family.
Atmospheric, iconic and breathtaking are all words you could use about Higger Tor and thousands would agree. This impressive gritstone tor resides above the historic town of Hathersage in the Dark Peak region of the Peak District National Park and makes for a satisfying adventure. The Derwent Valley is one of the most treasured in the Peak District and hiking trails to Higger Tor undoubtedly take in some of its best views. The iconic escarpment of Stanage Edge leads northwards whilst the rock
Hollins cross lies between Mam Tor and Lose Hill on the spectacular Great Ridge that separates Castleton and Edale. The views are incredible