Most people who head to Eyam for a walk end up at the famous landmarks at Padley Gorge and Curbar Edge, but this small selection of walks from our archives show that there are plenty of alternatives.

Great British Life: The view from Sir William HillThe view from Sir William Hill (Image: Simon Ferns)

Eyam Moor and Sir William Hill
0 miles from Eyam
From Eyam Parish Church you head to Eyam Moor and the trig point of Sir William Hill, taking in many of the Peak District’s much-loved landmarks: the Kinder Massif, The Great Ridge, the popular edges that run along the Eastern Moors with a glimpse of Ladybower peeping out of the Dark Peak.
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Great British Life: View towards the distant Edges by Sally MoseleyView towards the distant Edges by Sally Moseley (Image: Archant)

Eyam and Stoney Middleton
0 miles from Eyam
This walk is a wander along old paths and tracks between two picturesque Peak District villages with interesting histories and a staunch community spirit that continues in the present day.
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Great British Life: The route leading down Coombs Dale by Sally MoseleyThe route leading down Coombs Dale by Sally Moseley (Image: Archant)

Coombs Dale
0 miles from Eyam
This walk offers panoramic views over a counterpane of fields, open land and wooded dale where birds flit and wild flowers flourish. Walk through Eyam to discover its historic past. More up-to-date is a brief encounter with the busy main road and a little oasis of surviving Peak District industry.
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Grindleford and Padley Gorge circular
3 miles from Eyam
This circular walk from Grindleford Station is just one such walk taking advantage of Derbyshire’s quiet, history-steeped green lanes taking in one of the Peak District's most popular spots; Padley Gorge.
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Great British Life: Magnificent Curbar EdgeMagnificent Curbar Edge (Image: Helen Moat)

Curbar Edge and the Derwent River
3 miles from Eyam
Explore exposed moorland edge, the oaks and birches below the escarpment feel snug and intimate, the harsh cries of raptors replaced by the gentle song of woodland birds. The riverside stretch back to Calver is a fine finale with Curbar Edge stretching out across the skyline above the Derwent. .
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Tideswell and Wheston
5 miles from Eyam
Just along the A623 heading west from Eyam lies Tideswell, this perfect winter walk follows a ‘wandering’ of paths, tracks and quiet lanes over a wonderland of White Peak countryside.
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.