Hikes in the East Midlands are hugely varied, with something for everyone. Comprising the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, the region unsurprisingly contains some stunning countryside. …

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Kinder Scout loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

14.4km

04:24

510m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mam Tor & Lose Hill loop from Hope — Peak District National Park

13.3km

03:57

410m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mam Tor, Lose Hill & Hope loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

13.3km

03:58

410m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Monsal Head & Deep Dale loop from Ashford in the Water — Peak District National Park

9.50km

02:43

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

13.7km

04:09

440m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Froggatt, Curbar & White Edge loop from Haywood — Peak District National Park

9.24km

02:32

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ladybower & the Derwent Dam loop — Peak District National Park

13.0km

03:23

90m

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Kinder Low, Kinder Downfall & Grindslow Clough loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

16.0km

04:57

490m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Mam Tor & Lose Hill loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

13.1km

04:00

440m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Mam Tor, The Great Ridge & Castleton loop — Peak District National Park

13.0km

03:58

450m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the East Midlands

1. Kinder Scout loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

2. Mam Tor & Lose Hill loop from Hope — Peak District National Park

3. Mam Tor, Lose Hill & Hope loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

4. Monsal Head & Deep Dale loop from Ashford in the Water — Peak District National Park

5. Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

6. Froggatt, Curbar & White Edge loop from Haywood — Peak District National Park

7. Ladybower & the Derwent Dam loop — Peak District National Park

8. Kinder Low, Kinder Downfall & Grindslow Clough loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

9. Mam Tor & Lose Hill loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

10. Mam Tor, The Great Ridge & Castleton loop — Peak District National Park

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