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The thrill of a scenic hike, the calm of a peaceful countryside escape, or the stunning beauty of the Peak District at dawn.

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Celebrating 75 years

This year is the 75th anniversary of the Peak District National Park, Britain’s first national park and a timeless landscape of natural beauty and heritage.

    Plan your next break to the Peak District and Derbyshire and discover a place of wild peaks and rugged moorland with views that stretch forever. A place of chocolate-box villages nestling in gentle countryside, with the prettiest cottages and dogs lazing by the pub fire. Explore country houses, castles and the stateliest of stately homes, and find the most welcoming market towns, with quality independent shops and delicious local food and drink.

    This is the home of Britain's original National Park and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. A place to refresh and recharge, with adventures to suit everyone from gentle ramblers to adrenaline junkies. Discover hiking, biking and beauty spots galore. Enjoy festival days (whatever the weather), country shows, eccentric traditions and the loudest Bhangra nights.

    Getting to the Peak District and Derbyshire has never been easier. At the heart of the UK and just 90 minutes by train from London, it's easily accessible from all corners of the UK. You can simply sit back and enjoy the ride.

    This is a place for new adventures with old friends. A place for surprising discoveries, hidden gems and heart-pumping experiences. A place that has everything.

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    The Peak District's Hope Valley by Train

    Take a scenic rail journey through Britain’s first National Park - filled with rugged landscapes, storybook villages and timeless trails along the…


    Walk The White Peak Loop in 4 days

    A long distance walking challenge of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.


    A day out on the High Peak 442 bus from Ashbourne

    The High Peak 442 bus service runs regularly from Ashbourne to Buxton and calls at plenty of interesting places enroute.


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