THREE SHIRES HEAD WALK 4

Hidden Gems

Escape the crowds and enjoy a day out with a difference.

From peaceful footpaths to traffic-free cycle trails, explore somewhere new and discover something different in the Peak District and Derbyshire away from the usual tourist trail.

With rolling dales, dramatic moorland, fabulous footpaths, charming towns and villages and acres of open space to enjoy, there’s more than enough of the Peak District and Derbyshire to go around. But delve a little deeper and you'll find so much more to discover...

Here’s our pick of the best hidden gems and unique places to explore in the Peak District and Derbyshire.

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Bank House

An award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar in the beautiful Peak District village of Hathersage.


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Buxton Crescent 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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Cafe Adventure

Ride. Hike. Coffee. Cake! We are here to fuel your adventures


Hidden Gems Events

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Belper Well Dressing

Well Dressing is a Derbyshire tradition where communities create floral mosaics around wells, blending art & nature to celebrate water, & heritage


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Bradwell Well Dressing

Well Dressing is the art of decorating springs or wells with pictures made of natural products.


Hidden Gems Offers

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Bretton Cottage Late Availability and Discount

10% off until the end of May at our top quality award winning luxury B&B.


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The Prince of Wales, Baslow - Lunch For Less

Lunch For Less - Enjoy 2 delicious courses for just £28 or 3 courses for £35 at The Prince of Wales, Baslow. Tuesday to Saturday


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10% off if you travel without a car at Hoe Grange…

Travel to Hoe Grange Holidays by public transport, bike, on foot or even on horseback to get 10% off your stay


Hidden Gems Trails

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Belper Heritage Walk

Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.


Ambergate Betty Kenny Walk

A four mile circular walk from Ambergate Station through Shining Cliff Woods


The White Peak Loop

An incredible circular route of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.


Longdendale Trail

Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.


Hidden Gems Itineraries

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Market Magic & Hidden Gems: 48 hours in Leek

This itinerary is based in the historic market town of Leek, famed for its Arts & Crafts architecture and traditional outdoor & indoor market, the…


Castles, Markets & Spires

Explore the lesser-known North East of Derbyshire, near Chesterfield.


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…


Car-free guide: A train tour of the Goyt Valley

Just a short hop on the train from Manchester and Sheffield, this picturesque corner of the county is waiting to be discovered.


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