With Lockdown2 coming into force today it is likely many of us will have a little more time on our hands. Here are some websites with downloadable walks around the area which are ideal for daily exercise to keep off those lockdown pounds.

Visorando Walks around the area

Hartington Town Quarterhttps://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-hartington-town-quarter.html

Hartington Middle Quarterhttps://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-hartington-middle-quarter.html

Hartington Upper Quarterhttps://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-hartington-upper-quarter.html

Hartington Nether Quarterhttps://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-hartington-nether-quarter.html

Walking Britain Walks – place Hartington in the Search to access walks around the area. https://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/find-walks-by-me.php

Useful websites and apps:

Mountain Weather Information Service – forecasts specifically for the upland areas of the Peak District – https://www.mwis.org.uk/forecasts/english-and-welsh/peak-district

OS Locate – Digital Compass and mapping app https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/other-apps/os-locate/

What3Words – Very useful locator providing a unique combination of three words which can assist the walker or the emergency services with accurate locations. https://what3words.com/products/what3words-app/

Relive – record and then post your walk using the Relive App – https://www.relive.cc/about

Walkers should take into account the weather forecast, dress accordingly and follow all health and safety guidance. Currrently walkers should also follow Covid 19 guidance when walking.