Created to celebrate 25 years of Country Walking magazine, the White to Dark is a glorious trip exploring both sides of Britain's very first National Park.
Starting in the town of Bakewell, in the White Peak, the trail heads north to Eyam, and Hathersage, before arriving in the Dark Peak village of Hope.
It's a walking trail that allows you to explore some of the best scenery in the Peak District, and all easily done in three days. What more could you ask for? So come on, hoist on your rucksack, tie your boot laces, and get going!
Published 1 September 2019
It starts in Bakewell, but just what is the White to Dark trail?
Published 8 September 2019
I set forth from Bakewell, see an old railway line, go through a classic Peak District dale, and get rather wet.
Published 15 September 2019
The transition to the Dark Peak is up ahead, but sadly the White to Dark doesn’t get Silly.
Published 22 September 2019
The Dark Peak is entered, there’s tales of ghosts, and stepping stones are crossed.
Published 29 September 2019
A grave, an amazing edge of rocks, and a huge amount of wind.
Published 6 October 2019
A large reservoir, bouncing bombs, and a final hill with a view.
Published 20 October 2019
A 27 mile walk through the glorious Peak District you say? Go on, pack your bags and get walking!
Published 20 October 2019
Running from the home of puddings, to the opposite of despair, is the White to Dark, a 27 mile romp through the Peak District. This is what it looks like, as seen in photographic format.
Published 16 August 2020
Trails on old railway lines often go a bit haywire when they reach an old tunnel. Not so the Monsal Trail, which the White to Dark follows in part.
Published 13 October 2019
Bakewell is famous for something. Something cake related. And it’s definitely NOT for its tarts.