With valleys full of cowslips and early-purple orchids, and woods garlic-scented by ramsons, spring sees the White Peak at its very best. Cressbrook Dale's old lead rakes become colourful rockeries, while the fields are full of playful lambs and, as a bonus, each picturesque village has its own pub.
LOCATION: Eight miles east of Chapel-en-le-Frith
START: Roadside parking on Mires Lane between Litton and A623
Grid ref: SK173754 Postcode: SK178RW
DISTANCE: 8 (or 3.5) miles
GRADE: Moderate, lots of stiles & steps
TIME: 5 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - White Peak Landranger 119
REFRESHMENTS: A choice of four pubs & Litton PO cafe
EN ROUTE: Peter's Stone, Tansley Dale, Grindlow, Great Hucklow
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News