Ten Great Peak District Walks – Howden Edge

Personal experiences

The first time I attempted this walk along Howden Edge, was one autumnal week-day in October. The weather was grey and overcast and the ground was seeping with water. Along the way, there were many boggy sections that I had to jump across. Then, I came to one section where I could see the roots of heather and grass poking through the top and I considered it a safe bet to walk across without the need for a leap. As I stepped forward, I sunk into the bog right up to my waist. I told Monty (my dog) to get back, and looked about. I was on my own: I’d seen nobody else all day. Amazingly, only a few days before I had read (in Trail Magazine) how to extricate myself from such situations, and managed to lean back enough to drag myself out. The next time I was out on this walk, it was a freezing cold January day and I was leading a guided walk with a group. The ground was frozen hard and the going was easy! Pick the right day and you’ll enjoy a fabulous walk!