Welcome to The Great Outdoors
Step out or ride out into Derbyshire's spectacular High Peak. Make the most your time here and discover our great walking trails or jump on a bike to explore our beautiful cycle routes.
Great walks and cycle routes
Rails trails and limestone dales cycle route
Discover limestone dales, a former railway and the historic plague village of Eyam.
The Kinder Loop - Hadfield to Rushup bridleway
A beautiful horse-riding route through the heart of the Peak District.
The Kinder Loop - Rushup Edge to Ladybower…
A beautiful horse-riding route through the heart of the Peak District.
Edale to Kinder Scout Walk
This circular walk takes you from the pretty village of Edale to the windswept moors of the Kinder plateau, the highest point in the Peak District.
Castleton, Mam Tor & The Great Ridge Walk
An exhilarating 6½ mile walk with the option to extend to 8 miles. It includes one of the best ridge walks in the country, with superb views of the…
The Pennine Bridleway
The Pennine Bridleway is a 205 miles (330 Km) long National Trail running through the Pennine hills from Derbyshire to Cumbria.
The Limestone Way
The Limestone Way is a superb 46-mile waymarked route across the White Peak landscape of the Peak District National Park.
The Peak District GeoWalk
The GeoWalk is a must for rock enthusiasts guiding you through the stunning Peak District landscape and rock formations.
Explore our towns and villages
Bike Hire in the High Peak
Business Directory Parsley Hay Cycle Hire Centre
The ideal starting point to exploring some of the Peak District's most popular trails.
Business Directory Derwent Cycle Hire
Discover easy, family-friendly cycle routes in the Upper Derwent
Business Directory Bike Garage
Bike Garage has been providing mountain bike hire since 2010 from its workshop in Bamford. Voted best cycle hire in the Peak District by Tripadvisor travel blog. Winner of Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2020, 2021 & 2022.
Business Directory Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail
Cycle hire from the start of the magnificent Monsal Trail, 3 miles from Buxton.
High Peak Walking Festival
19th to 28th September 2025
This Autumn we're celebrating all things walking across the High Peak.
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the High Peak's picturesque trails and routes, catering to all levels of walkers, ramblers and hikers. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.
Check out our program of guided walks, navigation courses and town trails with a mix of free community walks to chargeable walks, hikes and trails with expert guides.
And why not enjoy our towns and villages during your visit with a whole host of independent shops, cosy pubs, welcoming cafes and artisan crafts, you're sure to find something to love.
For the full list and details of all our walking events visit our festival page
Festival events
Events
Anne Lister: sex and sensibility in Buxton
As part of the Georgian festival in Buxton, Discover Buxton has created this special walk with a costumed Anne Lister guide.
Events
Anna Seward: a woman of enlightenment at The…
As part of the Georgian festival in Buxton Discover Buxton has created this special walk with a costumed Anna Seward guide.
Events
Pure Outdoor Right Way in a Day Navigation Course
1 day Map Reading & Navigation Course in the Peak District
Events
Peak District National Park Intermediate…
Building on the learning from the Beginners course - take a 4 mile walk with an experienced Park Ranger
Stay a little longer
Places to stay
Business Directory Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa
Britannia Hotels are proud to introduce the Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa, located in the spa town of Buxton.
Business Directory Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel
A stay at the Buxton Crescent is the perfect opportunity to sleep in a magnificent heritage building, with all the service and amenities of a 5-star hotel.
Business Directory Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Losehill House is the perfect blend of luxurious facilities in the glorious surroundings of the Hope Valley in the Peak District, with stunning views overlooking Win Hill. Take time out to enjoy the spa, indoor heated pool, sauna & hot tub.
Business Directory Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels at Bike & Boot
A new Leisure Hotel brand for the 21st century - welcoming walkers, dog owners, cyclists and adventurers to the Peak District
Business Directory Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site
In the heart of walking country, the site is at the end of a challenging stretch of the Pennine Way with incredible views of the Peak District National Park. A perfect site for walkers in the Dark Peak region of the Peak District National Park
More to See & Do
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Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel
A stay at the Buxton Crescent is the perfect opportunity to sleep in a magnificent heritage building, with all the service and amenities of a 5-star…
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Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site
In the heart of walking country, the site is at the end of a challenging stretch of the Pennine Way with incredible views of the Peak District…
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Edale Gathering
The Gathering opened in 2016 and has been 5* rated on Tripadvisor ever since. Located at the top of Edale valley on a private farm.
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Farditch Farm Caravan Site
A warm welcome awaits you at Farditch Farm Caravan Park, just a 10-minute drive from Bakewell and Buxton. Situated in a beautiful location near the…
Derbyshire's High Peak is an area of dramatic natural beauty, with high moorland plateaus, steep-sided valleys, spectacular reservoirs, and stunning gritstone edges in the magnificent Dark Peak area of the Peak District National Park.
The High Peak has some of the area’s finest walking and cycling routes, including routes around the beautiful Upper Derwent Valley reservoirs of Ladybower, Bamford and Fernilee, plus picturesque Peak District walks around the scenic Goyt Valley and impressive Kinder Scout - the highest point in the National Park.
And once you've worked up an appetite, there are lots of great places to rest, relax and recharge your batteries with delicious local food and drink, and vibrant shopping at quality, independent retailers.
As well as stunning views, the High Peak has a wealth of charming towns and villages to visit, with vibrant high streets to explore, great places to visit, eat and drink, a packed programme of events and great public transport links to the cities of Sheffield and Manchester.
Get here by bus or train
Getting to Derbyshire's High Peak by bus or train couldn't be easier. The main rail line from London Euston stops at Stone-on-Trent, Macclesfield, Stockport and Manchester Picadilly, with excellent public transport links into the Peak District National Park. Once you arrive, Northern's rail lines will take you into the heart of the area, with train stations including Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, Whaley Bridge and Chapel-en-le-Frith. The High Peak also has great bus services providing access to some of the area's most popular towns, villages and key attractions. Find out more about getting here.
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