Derbyshire and Peak District - A Dog Walker's Guidebook

by: Peter Naldrett
On a fine day there is nothing quite so enjoyable for dog owners than getting out into the countryside with their pet for a leisurely walk Once you get off your home patch, though, it is hard to know where you can walk safely with your dog and which pubs and cafes will welcome you both.

Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks, varying in length between 2 and 5.75 miles, in the beautiful Countryside of Derbyshire and the Peak District. The walks have been designed with maximum off-lead time and minimum exposure to roads. There are walks over rolling hills and wide open countryside with wonderful views; through ancient woodland; delightful parkland and beautiful valleys; beside tranquil rivers and impressive reservoirs; and around picturesque villages and historic buildings.

All the walks include details of dog factors such as livestock and stiles, recommended dog friendly pubs and cafes and contact details for the nearest vets. Other practical information includes distance, terrain, where to park, how to get there and nearest refreshments. The route finding instructions are in clear numbered paragraphs supported by a coloured sketch map with corresponding location numbers. There are also many colour photographs.

The walk locations are:
Milton and Formarke Hall - 3.75 miles
Foremark Reservoir and Carver's Rocks - 4 miles
Osmaston and Shirley - 4.25 miles
Dovedale - 4.75 miles
Tissington - 3.5 miles
Carsington Water - 3 miles
Parsley Hay - 4.25 miles
Lathkill Dale from Over Haddon - 3 miles
Monsal Head - 2 miles
Chatsworth House from Baslow - 2.75 miles
Grassmoor Country Park and Five Pits Trail - 5.25 miles
Poolsbrook Country Park - 2 miles
Linacre Wood - 2 miles
Eyam - 2.75 miles
The Goyt Valley - 3 miles
Castleton - 3.25 miles
Derwent Valley Heritage Way - 3.75 miles
Stanage Edge - 4 miles
Ladybower Reservoir - 5.75 miles
Torside Reservoir and Longdendale Trail - 4.25 miles

ISBN 9781846742897 Pages 96 (2012 reprinted 2018) 148mm x 210mm