Peak District walks with 'breathtaking scenery' among UK's must-visit valley trails
Outdoor experts at GO Outdoors have revealed the top 10 UK valleys to visit this summer, using AllTrails reviews and Google search data to come up with the list.
Dovedale Stepping Stones Circular in Dovedale and Castleton and Cave Dale in Cave Dale have been named among the must-visit valleys for this summer.
See what GO Outdoors had to say about each walking route.
GO Outdoors considered a few factors when coming up with its ranking, including the number of reviews on AllTrails and the rating given on the walking site (scored out of five), trail distance (km) and an overall score out of 10.
Dovedale Stepping Stones Circular is a 5km route and has 403 AllTrails reviews and a rating of 4.6. Its overall score from GO Outdoors is 7.2.
The Castleton and Cave Dale walk is slightly longer at 5.5km and it has 469 AllTrails reviews with a rating of 4.4. Its overall score issued by GO Outdoors is 5.97.
Located near Ashbourne, AllTrails says the Dovedale Stepping Stones Circular route is 'moderately challenging' and takes an hour and 32 minutes to complete, on average.
It added: 'Parking is free in a lay-by, followed by a small walk down the road before getting into the fields to start.
'The path leads across stepping stones over River Dove, then up the steep hill of Thorpe Cloud to a beautiful viewpoint. The river can be tough to cross certain times of year, so come prepared.'
The Castleton and Cave Dale walk is an 'out-and-back' route near Castleton and takes an average of one hour and 56 minutes to complete.
All Trails said ramblers can expect 'breaktaking scenery' when looking at the limestone cliffs.
It added: 'This is a lovely trail exploring Castleton and taking you through the beautiful limestone valley of Cave Dale in the Peak District National Park.'
Sam Chadwick, blog author and outdoor enthusiast at GO Outdoors, said: 'When visiting valleys, it is best to wear comfortable and supportive footwear as there is often uneven terrain.
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'On more difficult hikes, such as Coire Gabhail, it may be a good idea to take supportive equipment such as walking poles.
'This will help you stay steady on your feet and make the experience of tougher hikes more enjoyable.
'It is always important to check how you feel throughout any walk. If you feel out of breath, or that a walk is too hard, turn back.'
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