Peak District (Top 10 walks): The finest walks in the Peak District National Park (UK National Parks: Top 10 Walks)

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Lowers blood sugar– Going for a short walk after a meal is known to reduce the after-eating spike in blood sugar.

Another one that had to make the best walks list is Kinder Scout, there are many different start points for this walk and Edale village is one of the most popular ways up. Covering around 3,700 acres, the nature reserves at Avalon Marshes are a great place to walk as walkers can see a broad range of wildlife and habitat types including open water, reed-bed, mire, fen, meadow and wet woodland.

Visit Bakewell on a Monday, and walk around the market. You can follow this with a drink at a dog friendly cafe or one of the dog friendly pubs in Bakewell. 4. Visit Monyash with your dog This is just a small selection of the woodland dog walks in the Peak District that you can explore with your dog. They are great for a short stay or simply an afternoon out with the dog and kids. Avalon Marshes is located right in the heart of Somerset’s Levels and Moors and is home to a number of nationally important nature reserves. The Staithes, Port Mulgrave and Hinderwell route is also recommended as one of the best walks for older people on the North York Moors. The trail follows an old railway line over deep valleys to the south of Kirkby Stephen. The trail takes in impressive stone viaducts and gives visitors an insight into how important the Stainmore railway used to be and what an essential link it was between the coalfields of South Durham and the iron and steel industries in Lancashire and West Cumberland.

For each walk suggestion you’ll find a link below with a detailed guide that includes where to start the walk, parking or public transport options, the route map and GPX file, detailed route guidance, plus other useful information about the route. Described as the most popular walk for families and mature walkers in the national park, the trail leads to Gordale Scar to see the famous waterfall. The views from the route are spectacular and the path itself is fairly flat apart from one section where walkers will have to climb up a fairly steep path to the left of Malham Cove. Theeasy access guide Miles Without Stiles will help disabled people, older people and families with small children to choose the best walks and enjoy the special landscape. Access for All provides you with information and ideas on how to get maximum enjoyment from your visit. Take the next step

Hopping over to the Staffordshire Peak District and a stunning pair of hills – Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill. First published in 2004, this is the third edition of Paul Besley's guide of over forty walks covered by the eastern sheet of Ordnance Survey White Peak map OL24. This means no folding, unfolding, flapping or tearing of the map to locate the routes.

Another hidden spot in the Peak District that jumps on our best walks list. This route lies beneath the Monsal Trail, a popular trail but Chee Dale is where all the magic moments are! On sunny weekends the occasional ice cream van is always a welcome addition to the Dovestones car park. Otherwise, the nearest place for refreshments is a pub called The Clarence, about a mile (1.6km) away in Greenfield, which serves food daily. For more choice you'll have to try the cafes and pubs of nearby Uppermill. What to look out forA classic must-do Peak District walk is Mam Tor and the Great Ridge. Walking up to the summit and enjoying the views of the Hope Valley and surrounding hills is absolutely spectacular.