Introduction
This classic White Peak walk is similar to, but shorter than, one I completed on 12th April 2025. It’s a place that’s worth visiting regularly!
The weather was Breezy, and generally cloudy.
This walk starts in the village of Litton, a 45 minute drive from Cheadle Hulme.
The walk is 5 miles with 660feet of ascent .
It took 3 hours to complete, including 30 minutes for lunch.
The walk is reasonable for dog walking, though some areas are grazed by sheep and some is on minor roads.
I walked in an anticlockwise direction.
The walk is on OS Explorer Map OL24.
I parked at Litton village where there is plenty of roadside parking, postcode SK17 8QU, What 3 Words ///blackouts.mistress.shift
Litton To Miller’s Dale
Leaving Litton I was soon looking down on the village from the minor road starting my walk.
Traversing the fields, the crows and rooks from the adjacent cemetery trees were gathering around the livestock in the fields.
Arriving at Littonslack, I was charmed by a pair of Highland cattle!
Here, the rich upland pasture suddenly meets the spectacular Miller’s Dale far below.
Once I was down in the valley, I was able to enjoy the serenity of the beautiful River Wye in Miller’s Dale.
Miller’s Dale To Litton
Meanwhile, one man was getting his kicks in a more exhilarating way.
I’d rather him than me!
And the image with his mate at the bottom, shows just how scary this is.
I moved on to Cressbrook, and calmer waters.
A steep uphill road section then led me to Ravensdale, with its unexpected terraced street.
The path continues gently rising through the woods of Cressbrook Dale.
The right hand picture shows the continuing impact of ash dieback in these valleys. Yet, I was pleased to see great efforts to replant new trees are well underway.
The path emerges from the woods to a wide, high-sided open valley, dotted with bushes.
I spotted a couple walking diagonally up the hillside. I zoomed in to photograph them, but the perspective from the camera looks as though I was using a drone and looking down on them, when in fact I was on the valley floor looking up. Weird!
I turned left, and clambered up the path out of the valley before crossing the fields back to Litton and a well earned pint in The Red Lion!
A lovely classic walk that is not too long and can be enjoyed by most capable walkers
And Finally….
One Simple Trick is the debut album of Lovejoy, a band from Brighton. This track is Common Touch.
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