About

Meet Darren Parkinson

Darren is a qualified Mountain Leader, a member of Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team, and has a keen interest in Photography, Geology and Wildlife.

In addition Darren is a Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Assessor for Bronze, Silver and Gold Expeditions, he holds an outdoors First Aid certificate, Mental Health First Aid Certificate, and has appropriate third party liability insurance.

Darren also holds the Tutor Award with NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) and runs Bronze, Silver and Gold navigation courses in the West Yorkshire area.

Darren has a passion for the outdoors, particularly Scotland and Norway but is also keen to introduce customers to some of the hidden beauty spots that are right on our doorsteps.

As a result Boot Routes was born, with guided walks, navigation courses, guided walks in some stunning locations, Hill Skills and Mountain Skills courses.

We specialise in hill and moorland walks in the Peak District, but also offer guided walks in other mountainous areas such as The Lake District, Snowdonia, Yorkshire Dales, Scotland and Norway. Prior to any guided walk we will ensure that the walk matches the expectations of the customer, specifically in relation to distance, time, and difficulty, 

Almost all of the walks are led personally by Darren or with occasional help from other qualified guides.  

For details of all our courses and walks, please visit our events page.