The TOP 5 HIKES in the Peak District

[@Howson-IRL]

The Mam Tor Castleton Visitor Centre postcode is S33 8WN, not SK as mentioned in the video. Many apologies!

[@DavidMartin-vt8qd]

Ste, have u done any cumbrian fells pal,

[@salford6]

Production & editing in these vids is something else, well done all involved

[@Howson-IRL]

Thanks mate! - Spencer the Videographer

[@wild4fp]

I live in North Lancs. I have the Trough of Bowlands, Lune Valley, Kirby Lonsdale, Morecambe Bay, Leighton Moss and Lakes and Dales. Quiet and great walking, villages, on the motorway and main train line. Great area.

[@Funkin_Prink]

Hearing Ste sweetly saying “Fluffy friends” in a soothing voice is one of the top things I never expected in life! Great video, especially as my own country (Iceland) has a lot of beautyful hiking trails I absolutely love

[@Howson-IRL]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@21Stu09]

I was born and raised in Glossop, and have done the B29 hike a few times. It's nice to see poppy wreaths laid there around Remembrance Sunday. Great vid!

[@Howson-IRL]

I only just found out there's another spot nearby

[@chrishardy8937]

Another ex glossop boy here. Brought back lots of memories

[@petlanduk2709]

Ste, when first came out of the military I spent a lot of time at Dovestone sorting my head out. Love the video

[@milocorrigan7128]

Chee Dale sounded like the best walk out of the 5

[@midnightroadstudios]

I love the peak district.

[@phillipmachin6458]

The mam tor circular loop is stunning

[@HandymancraftDIY]

Love your passion for it. I love hiking too!

[@PhilBerry83]

Brilliant video Ste the crash site is definitely on the list

[@remyphilly5168]

Stephen Howson the man, the legend. When you come to Toronto i owe you a beer 🍺

[@timkeogh2365]

Mam tor is always amazing especially at sunrise - England is such a beautiful country when it wants to be

[@Howson-IRL]

Mam Tor has everything - was always gonna be my #1

[@ameyagokhale5123]

Beautiful video Ste 🍻

[@ryiin]

Mam tor In Castleton is a fave of mine.

[@thebiglebrowski3695]

Don't always agree with your football takes but you bleed United fella so more than happy to throw a like and comment your way.

[@moonbaby6134]

love kinder. The waterfall and also the other side of it with the aircraft crash to see. Belting views and can be quiet during the week.

[@andyp9203]

Thanks for the tips, looking to get my two year out on some of the child friendly ones 👍🏻

[@spacetime3]

aw ste i love this series, we have amazing hikes and places to visit, it's our country more of us should respect and enjoy it.

[@Howson-IRL]

Awesome init

[@ShotawayFilms]

Certainly cheered me up after the Fulham no show. Great watch mate.Maybe you missed your vocation.👍

[@dazevans2111]

Mam tor is a great circular route, especially as for most if the route you are walking across the ridge so you have views for most of the journey. Defo going to look into some of the others you suggested

[@myeben42]

Great work Ste! Hope to include one of these when I come to Manchester next month.

[@Graham-ce4de]

Your irl channel is great ste. Iam living in Ireland but love the info and the challenge of hiking is something I’d like me and my twin lads to go do together when they get older.

[@cameronknight7565]

Genuinely mate just the video I was looking for but didn't know I was looking for and it came from you been watching u since early ftd days love the content and everything your about love to go for a beer with you one day legend

[@Howson-IRL]

Welcome aboard!

[@passtouchgoal]

This was better than a lot of walking groups put out there, really informative. Also great you had a variation for kids and people with walking difficulties. More of this if possible. 👍

[@Howson-IRL]

More to come!

[@electronotch]

Great footage and thoroughly informative. Now I'm in the mood for more hikes 🥾

[@Howson-IRL]

Do it.

[@janinehowson7126]

We want to try and organise a patreon Hike or Camp out Notch, I think it would be great fun.

[@electronotch]

@@janinehowson7126Very cool idea

[@coreydaw]

Born and raised in Sheffield and Mam Tor is a favourite of mine too! Also parking in the Fox House pub carpark and walking to Higger Tor! 👍

[@leedavis6000]

Great idea howson. Love a hike.

[@jokiyatrott5316]

All locations do look out of Disney fantasy. The railway trail reminds me of the old railway trails here. Easy to navigate and long enough to get a nice workout. Keep up the great content

[@Howson-IRL]

Totally agree! Cheers

[@BigGamePlayer-hi9lu]

Cool tips thanks

[@lisabradley9288]

Wow! Really enjoyed this hiking content. Thanks Stephen for the informative video, never knew about the plane wreck hike, which looks a good hike! 🥾🏞️🌄🚵‍♀️❤️ Keep up the good work our kid

[@QuantanInfinity]

Luds Church is absolutely bliss. Stunning walk, been a few times 🤌

[@Howson-IRL]

It's a beaut

[@moodswinggaming2972]

Just came from the footy vid, great video mate. If you're ever down in Somerset then Cheddar across the top of the Mendips and down into Wells is great. There's a pretty well known walk called "The Mendip way" which can take 3 days, our school used to do it yearly when i was younger but only from Winscombe to Wells.

[@CAPTex92]

Great video. Very informative and concise. Thanks

[@Howson-IRL]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamescafferky9733]

This is quality mate. We've done a few of these but not the Lud's Church one which looks ace. At the end of the Longdendale trail, if you go up to the right at the Woodhead tunnels there is a waterfall about 1 mile after. Devils Bridge from Carrbrook is good too. Proper steep at first but you go over the three reservoirs before dropping down to Devil's Bridge. You can also start at Arnfield Fly Fishery in Tintwistle to make it shorter and they have a decent cafe on the Reservoir.

[@Howson-IRL]

Cheers for the suggestions mate

[@Subraj3]

Amazing video Ste, I loved the scenic views of your hiking. Please show more hiking videos please 🙏🏽

[@Howson-IRL]

More to come!

[@jordangriffiths5137]

Quality ste, check out Saddleworth Just next to tameside some mega walks

[@DanielFelton-eo5bo]

You need to try the edale sky line i think it is about 21 miles

[@Howson-IRL]

Funnily enough - we're planning on doing that very soon!

[@Lew-m97]

Really glad there was an accessible hike, my sister has MS and loves the outdoors will have to take her on Longdendale trail at some point in the summer.

[@Wildernessoutside]

bleakly stones is a cracking wild camping spot

[@jforden78]

Those look amazing, Ste. Something to consider on my next trip to Manchester.

[@samsmiler5283]

Wonderful camera work, well impressed with the whole Video

[@Howson-IRL]

Cheers! - Spencer (the videographer/editor)

[@lionsopinion9077]

love this video i like going to the peaks im actually looking to go to the lake district for my birthday

[@Howson-IRL]

Enjoy!

[@geddyboy1]

Would like to see a some circular walks of the peaks like kinder low and kinder scout , dovestone and the trinnacle etc

[@jenwearing3076]

Thank you! I was on the fence about staying in Castleton vs Buxton and doing Mam Tor or the Churches/roaches. I think I’ll do Castleton & Mam Tor now!

[@marksuddaby3897]

Will be doing Mam Tor in a couple of weeks time. Cheers for the tip Ste

[@jameswilcox9057]

Great video, i love hiking in the peaks, good to see info on trails i didn't know.

[@Howson-IRL]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Wildernessoutside]

mam tor to kinderscoute via brown knoll is a brilliant one plus shining tor in Staffordshire peaks near to Luds church is lovely

[@buffywhatever1093]

Ooh, super informative Ste, I’ve never run in the Peak District, so it’s been shoved up the to do list. Lovely stuff.

[@Howson-IRL]

Get it done - so many amazing spots.

[@cristianbarajas1895]

Great channel! Ste, this is very cool.

[@Howson-IRL]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@dannyrose2915]

Mint Ste. Love it

[@shanegallimore3270]

All brilliant routes. B29 via wildboar Clough is a must

[@garethtaylor7437]

Great informative video ste.

[@Howson-IRL]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewturner-h2v]

Enjoy your balanced united stuff and have just given this a look. Loved all 5 for different reasons, just envious really as with a partner fighting disability, can no longer attempt or even dream of doing this sort of stuff. Shame you don't live in Somerset area, would love a similar video here. Keep up the good content

[@Howson-IRL]

All the best!

[@atrampinthehills.841]

All very busy...lots better walks in the peak

[@footballslidestv]

Great video Ste. I especially like you going on these hikes with your mrs.

[@Howson-IRL]

Something we both enjoy doing - this entire channel is more both of us, than just me, really.

[@bigdave5903]

Love this, living in Glossop done a lot of these walks with the dog

[@Howson-IRL]

Can't beat getting out with the pooch. Mine's getting a bit old now, wouldn't take him more than 6 mile.

[@ashault9749]

Dragons back and bamford edge should be on there and remember to do the roaches as part of luds church circular. Love the content on this Ste 👍🏼

[@shedzproductions8262]

Brilliant! Definitely going to do some of these

[@Howson-IRL]

Have fun!

[@dharminnaik5473]

I absolutely love the Yorkshire 3 peaks! The gorgeous viaduct, 3 very different peaks, and can comfortably be done in a day whilst hungover as we did for a mates stag do 🤣

[@Howson-IRL]

Yorkshire 3 peaks defo gonna be coming soon!

[@dharminnaik5473]

Love me a limestone pavement! You’ll get some phenomenal footage around there! Have to go when it’s forecast to rain in the morning and clear up as the day goes on. Honestly the landscape is breathtaking!

[@cnvdh3514]

A new IRL video? What a way to start your evening

[@Howson-IRL]

Hope it delivered!

[@marksuddaby3897]

Did the Mam Tor circuit on Friday. As you say great mixed terrain and cracking views. Amazingly windy on the top which made it extra cool on the descent. Roll on Ste. Cheers

[@jamesfinney8207]

Quality content Howson, more of this please!

[@Howson-IRL]

Plenty more to come, soon

[@discostuh211]

Great stuff Ste. Inspiring others to get outside and stay healthy 🫡

[@Howson-IRL]

Hopefully!

[@mj-cd9lk]

Mate thank you so much for this. I have walked the Peak District for many years when I can get there and have done a lot of the different walks. It’s my favourite place to visit. I love how there’s always new places to discover and this video has done exactly that for me. I have a rare day to myself tmw and when that happens I hike, it’s my antidepressant, just myself and all the beauty nature has to offer. I did Mam Tor a few times, I adore that place but was searching for a few places I’ve not walked yet and came across your video. I had never even heard of the B29 crash site 😮 I can’t believe I’ve been going all these years and never heard of it or seen it mentioned by anyone I know. I’ve now decided that’s where I going tomorrow and I can’t bloody wait. So a huge cheers buddy for this awesome video. I’ve subbed and will be checking out more and adding some to my list of places to see. You’re a bloody star 😊

[@Howson-IRL]

Thanks mate! Glad we could help. How'd the hike go?

[@UnitedVlogs]

This looks awesome, never done this before. I think I’ll look into it, looks so peaceful

[@timwoodward4217]

All good thanks Bud

[@matthewgartell6380]

We are so lucky in the North west

[@Angrybillbo]

Great vid this good looking walks. only 2 I’ve never done is Luds church n Chee dale so gonna give one of them ago this weekend 👍 A good walk to look at is Chew reservoir that’s sits about Dovestones great views .

[@Howson-IRL]

Enjoy!

[@andrewcorbett96]

Love this. Me and my Girlfriend did Mam Tor in the heavy snow in January 22, had the whole walk to ourselves. Just couldn't see a damn thing!

[@Howson-IRL]

It's mega in the snow, if you can survive going up the ice in cavedale, gets a bit slippy there with the running water. I love snow, though.

[@patrickcheesman7941]

Looks spectacular. Hopefully will do one day

[@Howson-IRL]

You should!

[@Phinxy11]

Great video Ste

[@Howson-IRL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Phinxy11]

@@Howson-IRL there's some belting hikes over here in Germany Ste. Saxon Switzerland area is unreal.

[@igorstravinsky]

Nice one Ste. Good to see an insight into your other interests.

[@Howson-IRL]

More to come!

[@igorstravinsky]

@@Howson-IRL As a Sheffielder, I feel fortunate that a lot of these walks are at my doorstep. A favourite of mine is Dovedale circular walk

[@rolandfischer3205]

Mad dawg!!! This is very cool, been watching you since the FTD 30k subscriber days. Love this Ste. Nice one!

[@Howson-IRL]

Wow - that is early days! Been on a real journey with us

[@rolandfischer3205]

@@Howson-IRL yes it's been awesome, love all the content and have definitely spread the word around town in Brisbane. Keep it up it's greatly appreciated especially with the team struggling over the years. The inside perspective and in depth analysis really helps me to enjoy the rollercoaster that is being a United fan

[@scottdunne645]

Great video. Looking forward to trying these when I’m up that neck of the woods 👍🏻

[@Howson-IRL]

Please do!

[@FoundationMCR]

Love the peaks. Luds church is a good one. Me and the old dear did the kinder scout. I was getting worried! She’s getting on a bit 😮😂

[@Howson-IRL]

Kinder is no joke!

[@britpackdog4545]

Getting back in to walking the pennines, great content Ste

[@Howson-IRL]

Can’t beat it

[@paultrussy]

Think you'd like my regular route up Shutlingsloe via Nessit Hill above Macclesfield Forest. Great views - some of the best on the western edge of the Peak District across the Cheshire Plain to Jodrell Bank and beyond. Park on the road alongside Trentabank Reservoir (can be very busy at weekends) and find your own route following the waymarked trails up through the forest onto the open moor. Nessit Hill has three benches with an awesome view across the reservoirs and is a great place for a snack stop. There's a good deal of climbing on this route but well worth the effort. Call in at my place in Macc for a brew if you want! Love your channel - keep up the good work 👍

[@robpalmer1256]

Longshaw & Padley Gorge mate is a great wander, up round the Totem Pole by the Fox House Pub, or over towards Burbage up to Stannage mate.

[@Howson-IRL]

Cheers for the suggestions

[@RegLeonard]

So which of these is better for a big lad trying to get fit? 😂

[@Howson-IRL]

Any and all of them mate. Best thing to do is get out there and get after it! Pounds will fly off in no time

[@sheridanorama]

What a great vid, well done and thx Ste!

[@Howson-IRL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jessehall9420]

Needed to include .. mermaid pond Jacobbs ladder Kinder res. Thors cave ... but my favourite.. is the gorge you can walk up.. starting from the nags head in edale .at top turn either left or right and .. turning left takes upu to highest point of kinder scout then down jacobbs ladder

[@Howson-IRL]

Great shouts

[@mikeporter2284]

Thank you Stephen, this is a wonderful video. I’ve not walked any of these routes before, but seeing the content has urged me to take the campervan to area and tackle a few of the routes you have described very clearly. I look forward to watching your Kinder Scout guide !

[@Howson-IRL]

Love it - that's what we wanted - inspiration

[@J-Walks-007]

Awsome arm to you football stuff Ste👌long time viewer, huge United fan & big time wildcamper😂… the Peak District is my training ground for more serious stuff I do in the Lake District😂 ⛺️ so so lucky to have it on the door step it’s amazing up there…hopefully I’ll spot you one day fella, I’d love to shake your hand & thankyou for all the top content you put out. Take care, stay safe out there it can bite if you catch it on a bad day😂👍

[@christopherbrown4529]

Brilliant this steve , done 3 of these , we live quite close to Luds church , unbelievable place . You will have to come hike dragons back and park house and 3 shires head . Was at Old Trafford yesterday, one of the worst performances I can remember.

[@Howson-IRL]

I've never done Dragons Back - it does look a nice one to do

[@padanfain7466]

Did parkhouse/chrome Hill last weekend. Definitely in my top 5 for Peak District.

[@jamesbezant3089]

Ooo some sections of the spine race. If you ever get the chance to go to north Wales, have a mooch of the Rhinogs and Cadair Idris, mega hiking places with barely anyone about.🤙🏻

[@Howson-IRL]

Funnily enough we're in Wales tomorrow hiking...

[@broza82]

Great video Ste! Very good content & info. Really enjoyed it. The only reason I don't go for hikes is because the weather in my country is either always rainy ⛈ or always freaking hot ☀🥵. If I was in the UK, I'd definitely go hiking in spring. I just LOVE the weather over there during the spring season. Not too cold and definitely not hot.

[@Howson-IRL]

Yeh the weather in Britain means you're good to go almost whenever. Even if it's hot, cold or raining. It's not a drama.

[@Scottuz]

you wanna get yourself to Wales, again Ste, Llanberis, to do the Snowden path, walk up the mountain, cross the Knife blade edge and back down the other side, Lots of Fell running tracks, all over the place, to hike, you'd love it Blaenau is another place to go, the Llecwedd slate mines, and caverns, and surrounding hills

[@Howson-IRL]

We did Snowdon, going back again soon - as we couldn't summit due to weather, it'll be a good learning/talking point for safety, I think when we go back in better weather and do it.

[@englishlad8085]

One day I hope you make it out to Hawaii Ste , I would love to take you along the Na Pali coast trail , it really is unreal..

[@Howson-IRL]

I'd love to come to Hawaii!

[@jamesl1043]

Nice vid Ste. Mam Tor is a good one to get to on the train from Piccadilly. Only about 30 mins from town to Edale

[@GR1MB4RBAR1AN]

Some awesome walks here, hate walking , but would love to do these trails you have inspired me.

[@Howson-IRL]

Perfect! That's what we're aiming for. They're fun to do once you built up the legs and you're dressed for it.

[@GR1MB4RBAR1AN]

@Howson-IRL recently been seeing a therapist and she asked me what I'd like to do and this was the sort of thing I said but didn't know where to start. Thanks for that! Hopefully see you around .

[@Howson-IRL]

depending on where you live, or where you can easily get to - you can approach a couple of ways. 1. Set a distance to achieve each week - then just go hit a few walks that add up to that. Or do the 10k steps thing. 2. Find the most instagrammable spots and just go there, take a selfie, or a photo of the landscape and come back - don't even need to post it anywhere. 3. I use this one for bushcraft stuff - just head out somewhere and make yourself a brew, then come back.

[@GR1MB4RBAR1AN]

@Howson-IRL Thanks mate , really appreciate you taking time out your day to help me 👍 some of these walks look unreal ! I'll be sure to get these done !

[@johncowell710]

Brilliant this would love to do Luds

[@Howson-IRL]

Get it done - you wont regret it!

[@TheBeautifulbeard]

Absolutely love this Ste and I’ll definitely check one or two of these out. I’ve been mountain biking for about 5 years now, been all over the UK and the Peaks is still one of my favourite destinations. I'm on my own fitness thing and want to try some hiking, and this has inspired me. Might start with a couple of the shorter ones here and see how it goes. My favourite mtb route is the Kinder Loop. Starts in Edale and goes all the way from Mam Tor to Kinder Scout, then down Jacob’s Ladder back to Edale. I’m about your size and it’s a proper challenge for me, but the views and descents are amazing. Second favourite is anywhere round Ladybower. There’s some epic stuff tucked away in the woods of Win Hill but the classic Ladybower routes are also great. Cave Dale is hectic on a bike but it’s stunning round there too. Top content mate love everything you do 👊

[@NickWattts]

Great video! Good to see you branching out into new areas of content too! I do a lot of these hikes with my kids, but we always need a loop otherwise it gets boring for them. Best loop hikes? Thanks again

[@tarsilodelphim]

Nice one. Are you considering going hiking overseas as well? Here in Brazil you'll definitely find astonishing scenery and children friendly hikes for sure.

[@Howson-IRL]

Would absolutely love to

[@topcookiedom]

Great vid Ste & hopefully this is a start of a series of walking vids around the Peak District. Always up for finding new routes around the area as there is a load of them! Would be ace to do a subscriber meet up on one of these routes someday🚶🏻

[@Howson-IRL]

If we can get the subscriber numbers up (and I also get my Mountain Leader qual) I would like to do a subscriber or Patreon camp out/meet up.

[@leemason666]

Great video Ste. Just subbed to your channel. Its given me the kick up the backside to get back out hiking again. We did Mam Tor a few years ago and loved it and headed back through Winnets pass. I have really struggled recently with my mental health after having a depression relapse and I started going to Andys Man Club at Ashton United and one of the things they recommend is getting outdoors and being at one with nature.

[@Howson-IRL]

It's the best thing for it pal - when I feel the pressure build up - I go hiking and it helps a lot.

[@jdgriffo]

10 adventure site - THE GREAT RIDGE AND WIN HILL. Good little stomp starting in hope. 13.1 miles. 5-6 hours.

[@plainwritingpad]

Need to get up Kinder Scout in Hayfield. Again need sorta decent weather for it

[@padanfain7466]

I'd throw in Kinder Scout Mass Trespass from Hayfield, and Parkhouse/dragons back/Chrome Hill as my top 2.