We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during August.

Great British Life: Lathkill DaleLathkill Dale (Image: Gary Wallis)

Lathkill Dale and Derbyshire Dales
August 2021 issue
From the small car park east of Monyash venture through the Lathkill Dale and Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve. Take time to explore the ruins but be careful of the mineshafts that line the path.
Click here to view the details of the Lathkill Dale walk

Great British Life: Spectacular views over the valleySpectacular views over the valley (Image: Archant)
Sett Valley and Lantern Pike
August 2019 issue
Discover a land of ancient hay meadows, swathes of bilberry bushes and speckles of fluffy white cotton grass. Listen to skylark and curlew as you feast your eyes on big sky views
Click here to view the details of the Sett Valley walk

Great British Life: Busy track over Houndkirk Moor by Sally MosleyBusy track over Houndkirk Moor by Sally Mosley (Image: Sally Mosley)

Houndkirk Moor
August 2019 issue
This walk actually sets off from Sheffield’s leafy suburbs before dipping into the village of Dore and on to a corner of the Peak District for a hike over high, heather-clad moors.
Click here to view the details of the Houndkirk Moor walk

Agden Reservoir
August 2018 issue
Another walk originating in South Yorkshire, this time from the village of Low Bradfield that lies within the edge of the Peak District.
Click here to view the details of the Agden Reservoir walk

Great British Life: Chesterfield Canal by Sally MosleyChesterfield Canal by Sally Mosley (Image: Archant)

Chesterfield Canal
August 2016 issue
You don’t always need to head to the Peak District to experience the countryside in the county as this walk around Chesterfield and its suburbs illustrates.
Click here to view the details of the Chesterfield Canal walk

Baslow
August 2015 issue
A classic Peak District walk, heading up to the hills from Baslow to see clouds casting shadows over Chatsworth, and the sun glinting on the Derwent as it snakes past.
Click here to view the details of the Baslow walk

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.