Exploring the Peak District by Its Summits with Anna Paxton

In this episode of Notes from Big Trails, Rob is joined by Peak District local and author Anna Paxton for a walk-and-talk on the Eastern Moors.Anna’s book, Peak Bagging Peak District, brings together 121 of the region’s most rewarding hills — including the Ethels — into 32 carefully designed routes for walkers, fastpackers, and trail runners.Rather than treating summits as boxes to tick, the book focuses on routes that feel satisfying in their own right: journeys with variety, character, good access, and (where possible) a pub or café at the end.What people miss when they only visit Peak District classicsWho Ethel Haythornthwaite was — and why the Ethels matterDesigning routes that work on the ground, not just on the mapWalking, running, slowing down — and choosing the right pace for the dayQuiet encounters, wildlife, and seasonal changeWhy familiarity can be just as adventurous as noveltyGet Peak Bagging Peak District at Vertebrate Publishing.Find inspiration for your next adventure at Big Trail Adventures.