Walking in the Peak District White East: 42 walks Derbyshire including Bakewell, Matlock and Stoney Middleton

Explore the rolling limestone landscapes, deep green dales and historic villages of the White Peak, the southern heart of the Peak District National Park. This beautiful area of Derbyshire is known for its dramatic limestone valleys, charming market towns and iconic walking routes linking places such as Bakewell, Matlock and Eyam. This expert guidebook to walking in the eastern White Peak features 42 routes, including 35 circular day walks and 7 longer trails exploring the area’s valleys, plateaus and historic landscapes. The day walks range from around 7 to 19km and can be completed in 2–6 hours, while longer trails such as the Monsal Trail, Tissington Trail and White Peak Circular allow walkers to explore the region in greater depth. 42 varied routes across the eastern White Peak, including 35 circular day walks and 7 longer trails connecting classic Peak District landscapes and picturesque villages, including Tissington, Youlgreave, Stoney Middleton and Wirksworth Walks ranging from 7–19km (4–12 miles) for day routes, with longer trails covering 15–70km for extended adventures, all of which are easily accessible from Bakewell, Buxton and Sheffield Clear 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey mapping and GPX files for each walk, helping you navigate the limestone dales and upland plateaus characteristic of the White Peak landscape of Derbyshire with confidence Highlights along the way include historic landmarks such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, the UNESCO-listed Cromford Mill, and prehistoric sites like Arbor Low Practical details on transport, refreshments and facilities to help plan enjoyable walking days across the Peak District From peaceful riverside paths and flower-filled limestone dales to historic estates and sweeping countryside views, the eastern White Peak offers some of the most rewarding walking routes in the Peak District. Whether you’re exploring quiet valleys, visiting historic villages or following classic trails through the heart of Derbyshire, Walking in the Peak District – White Peak East provides everything you need to discover this beautiful landscape on foot. Discover the full White Peak region of the Peak District with Cicerone’s 2-part series. Walking in the Peak District – White Peak West is available to purchase separately, offering more routes and day walks across the western dales and limestone plateaus.

This guidebook provides 35 day walks and 7 longer walks and trails exploring the eastern section of Derbyshire's limestone area. The walks are spread across the area, starting in pleasant towns and villages including Bakewell, Tissington, Eyam and Middleton. Largely travelling along well-marked paths over gentle rolling landscapes, these walks are suitable for walkers of all abilities. The day walks range between 4 and 12 miles in length, and are illustrated with extracts of 1:50,000 OS mapping, while the longer walks and trails are covered by 1:100,000 scale mapping. Walkers can use the longer trails to link day walks into longer routes or explore the area on the three-day White Peak Circular, starting in Birchover. While geologically fascinating with its layers of limestone and gritstone, the White Peak is also a landscape rich in history and art. These walks visit sites including medieval churches, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cromford Mill, and Eyam, a village devastated by plague in the 1660s. Out on the hills are stone circles and ancient sites such as the Neolithic burial site of Arbor Low.