5 of the best May walks in the Peak District

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

Stunning Eccles Pike (Image: Helen Moat)
Bugsworth Basin to Eccles Pike
May 2021 issue
This is a walk of two parts: firstly, a fascinating exploration of canal heritage at the beginning or end of your walk at the basin, and secondly, a superb ramble through the surrounding countryside – the high point, metaphorically and literally, Eccles Pike.
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Distinctive Derbyshire drystone walls by Sally Mosley (Image: Archant)

Coombs Dale
May 2019 issue
Travel through Eyam to discover its historic past. This walk offers panoramic views over a counterpane of fields, open land and wooded dale where birds flit and wild flowers flourish.
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The remains of Shipley Hall by Sally Mosley (Image: Archant)

Shipley Country Park
May 2018 issue
Shipley Country Park offers a network of paths, often criss-crossing and intersecting through and around a mixture of nature reserves, farmland and fishing lakes. Enjoy the wild flowers and song birds as well as the scenery.
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The Roaches
May 2016 issue
This elevated walk along The Roaches escarpment at the southern tip of the Pennine chain takes you above ‘the clouds’ for panoramic views.
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Hartington
May 2015 issue
This walk is an undulating amble through a succession of fields and stiles to Pilsbury via Sheen Hill and heading back beside the meandering Dove.
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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 confirm there are no major changes.