PeaksCompass also supports new and developing walk leaders with practical, scenario‑based approaches to risk, group management, and decision‑making walks on the hill.
P.E.A.K.S gives a calm structure to think through the essentials — Personal state, Environment, Accompaniment, Knowledge of the route, and Safety & kit.
The PEAKS Framework
P– Personal State
How am I feeling? — physically, mentally, and in terms of focus — before I set off.
E – Environment
What the weather is doing now? What it might do later, and how the conditions shape the day.
Featured Episodes – What’s new
September 26 – The old lead‑mining village of Winster, where narrow lanes and limestone cottages mark the edge of the White Peak. From here we climb through Clough Wood and break out onto the eastern flank of Stanton Moor — a plateau shaped by thousands of years of human activity. (Click to watch)
Sept 26 – Explore one of the great edges of the Dark Peak: Derwent Edge. Leaving the reservoir behind, we climb steadily until the moorland opens and the gritstone sculptures begin to appear. This episode focuses on the high ground — the tors, the legends, and the weather‑shaped stones that define this ridge.. (Click to watch)
August 26 – New article (S) Hill jackets are your first line of defence on the hills — keeping you dry and protected when the weather turns. This page gives you a quick, reliable guide to choosing the right layer for safe and confident days out. https://www.peakscompass.co.uk/s-waterproof-jacket-layer/
August 26 – Visit the iconic Tower at Alport Castles, drop into the sheltered valley of Alport Dale, cross the post‑glacial plateau of Alport Moor, and follow the historic lines of Devil’s Dike, Old Woman, and Doctor’s Gate. Click to watch
June 26 – New article (E) Hot weather changes everything about a walk — your pace, your judgement, your hydration, and the decisions you make. In the Peak District, where exposed moorland sits right next to cool, shaded dales, choosing wisely can turn a tough day into a great one.This guide explores how heat affects you, how to stay ahead of dehydration, and how to recognise the signs of heat stress in yourself and others. https://www.peakscompass.co.uk/e-hot-weather/
Mountain Weather
Peak District mountain weather on Met OfficeWeather data provided by the Met Office and Windy.com . Used under their Terms & Conditions.
About PeaksCompass
PeaksCompass uses scenario‑led walking to support thoughtful, confident decision‑making outdoors. Each video episode explores how small choices shape a safe, enjoyable day on the hills.
PeaksCompass™ is an independent walking project based in the Peak District.