Peak District Moorland Trek
Challenge yourself with this rugged moorland walk featuring stunning views across the Dark Peak.
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18.2 miles
Distance
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6h 0m
Duration
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Challenging
Difficulty
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1
Pubs
π Route Points
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Start: Edale
53.3667, -1.8167
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End: Hayfield
53.3833, -1.9167
π Historical Facts & Points of Interest
This route follows part of the historic Pennine Way, Britain's first National Trail opened in 1965
Edale was the site of the famous 1932 Mass Trespass that led to the creation of National Parks
The moorland is home to the legend of the "Barghest" - a monstrous black dog said to roam these hills
Ancient stone circles and burial mounds dot the landscape, some dating back 4,000 years
The route passes near Kinder Scout, where the "Right to Roam" movement began
Look for the remains of medieval settlements abandoned during the Black Death
πΊ Pubs Along the Route (1)
The Old Nag's Head
Traditional walkers' pub at the start of the Pennine Way
π 53.367, -1.817

