Description
Short walks through varied Peak District landscapes.
Around Buxton and Dove Dale you’ll find river valleys, limestone scenery and open uplands, with small villages scattered between the walking areas. This book offers a clear selection suited to weekend trips and holidays combining different activities. You can choose one walk for the day and still have plenty of time for stops afterwards.
15 routes with OS maps.
Andrew McCloy describes short walks in the Buxton area, Dove Dale and the South West Peak. Easy-to-read maps and clear route points provide support along the way, while terrain details help you choose. Some walks stay within the valleys, while others climb steeper and rockier ground towards the area’s viewpoints.
Practical information and local highlights.
The book includes information on parking, transport options and good spots for a break, among other things. Hartington, Warslow, Ilam, Longnor and several other small settlements provide access points to the area. The Lud’s Church ravine and the variety between riverside paths, woodland and open landscape show just how different a short walk can be.
Who is this book suitable for?
This guidebook is suitable for regular walkers who want shorter walks in an easily accessible book format. Choose a route based on fitness and terrain; short distances can still include steep sections. Sturdy footwear is useful on rocky slopes and wet paths. Spring, summer and autumn each offer different experiences of blossoms, views and woodland colours.
A long tradition of walking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and hillwalkers who wanted to share detailed knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still shapes these compact books for walking, trekking and other outdoor pursuits.
About this edition.
Author: Andrew McCloy. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2026. ISBN 9781786312594.
