The Top 20 Gorges around High Peak
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20
to choose from around High Peak. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra …
to choose from around High Peak. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra …
Last updated: September 27, 2025
The William Clough path is named after a cutler who worked here. Look for signs of iron smelting underfoot. During the 1932 mass trespass, the ramblers left the path which …
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Here in New Mills lies Torrs Riverside Park and the Millennium Walkway, set about 230 feet (70 m) below the level of the town and surrounding streets. Where the rivers …
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Check the water levels before you go - it's a long walk back if the water is over the tops of the stones
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No.33 of the top 100 official climbs. A 1.8km climb with an ave gradient of 11.4% and a max of 18.3%. Worth it though as once you have made it up onto the ridgeline the views are awesome!
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Depending on the weather the scramble at the very top can be a little tricky if climbings not your thing.Most enjoyable if it is
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Monk’s Dale is like something from a fairytale. The upper section is a moss-covered jumble of rocks and trees. While hard underfoot, it’s extremely atmospheric. It opens up into a …
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The Torrs Riverside Park provides access to a dramatic gorge and an area of stunning natural beauty. The Park also contains the remains of what was an important industrial area, …
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A famously challenging Peak District descent. Extremely spicy when wet, I'd give it 4 chillies. The bad news is that it's ALWAYS wet haha. It's fairly steep in places, wide …
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The Peak District doesn’t have the high mountains of the Lakes and Snowdonia, but it does have some hidden gems. Alport Castles is one of my favourites. The remains of …
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The climbs at Cornice are mostly harder sports routes and clipsticks appear to be a common feature here.
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