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We have a few different walks that include Curbar Edge so if you time your walk you can finish on this section and enjoy the sunset before competing your walk. It’s a lovely short walk up from Curbar Gap car park which makes this perfect for getting back down after the sun has set.

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Read the full walk route here – Alderman’s Hill Walk (+ Saddleworth Trig) From Greenfield Curbar Edge Walking the 9 Edges route – a few miles to go before sunsetĬurbar Edge is a popular sunset spot in the Peak District, so if you decide to visit for sunset be prepared you probably won’t be the only one there! Our short walk, either a 3 or 5 mile option starts from Binn Green car park and takes you on a lovely loop. The best sunset spot is further down from Alderman’s Hill summit towards the Obelisk, a WWI and WWII memorial.īut from Alderman’s Hill you have also have wonderful views of Dovestone Reservoir and the surrounding Saddleworth Moors. This beautiful sunset walk includes some beautiful views in all directions.

🙂 Alderman’s Hill Sunset views looking towards Manchester Please get in touch if you need some help planning your trip. Please note not all the sunset locations will be suitable for everyone. I’ve included links to our walks that include these sunset viewpoints on our website but for a sunset walk you may need to tweak the route to change the direction of the walk or maybe even the start point. Generally, anywhere facing in a westerly direction can provide some gorgeous views, so visit these places or maybe explore and find your own special sunset spots.Īlthough, when it’s one of those amazing sunsets the whole sky lights up so it doesn’t matter which way you’re facing the sky looks gorgeous! Here are some great spots to see the sunset in the Peak District. Read our suggested list of what to take on a hike here 16 Best Sunset Views in the Peak District Let me know in the comments if there are any tips I’ve missed! Insects and midges can make an appearance around sunset so take some bug spray.Take some good pictures but remember to enjoy the moment too without snapping ever second of the sunset.Make an evening of it, take some snacks or even dinner to enjoy whilst you wait for the sun to set.Take warm layers with you – as soon as the sun goes down so does the temperature!.In an emergency, it is much safer than using a phone for navigating/walking. Pack a head torch for the walk – even if you are planning to get back before it gets dark always take a head torch.How far back is the route (after the sunset)? – You’ll have up to an hour of fading light but after that you’re in the pitch black and in the hills there are no street lights!.

Maybe swap the route so you do the challenging parts in the light before the sun sets.

Plan your route carefully, consider any tricky or steep terrain that you might need to do in faded light.

Let me know in the comments if you have any favourite sunset spots in the Peak District.ĥ.5 **Summer sale now on!** Top tips for sunset walksĪ few things you might want to consider before you set off on your sunset walk: It’s important to be prepared and know what time you’ll lose the light and be able to safely get down without the need for calling our volunteer Mountain Rescue Teams. Please read our top tips before planning your sunset walk in the Peak District. In autumn, before the clocks change the sunset is around 5.30-6.30 pm, a perfect time for an after work walk to watch the sunset in the Peak District. Moving into winter, the sunset becomes earlier, perfect for a weekend short walk to enjoy the sunset before it’s time to go home for a warm dinner. Our British Summer Time is fantastic but with the sun setting as late as 9.20 pm, it’s not the time that most people are out hiking! There are a great range of hills but nothing too high, unlike the mountains in Scotland where a sunset hike would be very different.ĭepending on the time of year it can vary the time that you can see it. The Peak District is a wonderful place to watch a sunset, and safely get back down from your spot before it gets dark. Since we have them every day of the year, there are plenty of opportunities to see one (yes, of course, weather depending!)

If you’re like me a sunset is one of the most beautiful natural things you can see in the Peak District.