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Welcome to Peak District National Park
Discover Britain's original National Park, home to an amazingly diverse range of landscapes.
The Peak District was designated as a National Park in 1951 to conserve and enhance the area’s natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. Combining a breathtaking mix of dramatic open landscapes, rolling dales, wild moorlands and picturesque villages, the National Park covers 555 square miles/1,435 kilometres - about the size of Greater London.
The Peak District National Park is home to an amazingly diverse range of landscapes, with expansive and dramatic panoramic views. It consists of two main areas – the Dark Peak with rugged, heather-clad moorland and soaring gritstone edges, and the White Peak, with its gentler landscape of lush pastures, dales and winding river valleys.
With the vibrant cities of Sheffield and Manchester on its fringes, the Peak District is one of the UK's most accessible National Parks. It offers a wealth of outdoor activities including walking, cycling, climbing, horse riding, caving and watersports for people of all ages and abilities.
The Peak District also has lots of safe, traffic-free cycling trails on former railway lines, including the popular Monsal and Tissington Trails. Quintessentially English villages in the Peak District include Ashford in the Water, Hartington, Eyam and Edensor, whilst the vibrant market towns of Bakewell, Ashbourne and Buxton are not to be missed. The Peak District also has a wealth of historic house, including one of England’s finest, Chatsworth, and Haddon Hall, one of England’s best-preserved medieval houses.
Start planning your Peak District break and discover great places to stay, see and explore. Inspired by the London tube map, this stylised interpretation of the Peak District National Park has been specially commissioned to commemorate our 75th anniversary - download the Peak District National Park map.
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The Maynard
A beautifully refurbished 19 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant based in Grindleford hosting spectacular views across the Peak District.
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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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…
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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The Maynard Restaurant
The Maynard restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.
Open today: 8:00am - 9:30pm
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The Maynard
A beautifully refurbished 19 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant based in Grindleford hosting spectacular views across the Peak District.
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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…
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The Maynard Restaurant
The Maynard restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.
Thor's Cave
Just outside the village of Wetton in the Staffordshire Peak District you'll find the magnificent Thor's Cave.
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Middle Farm Holiday Cottages
We have 2 self catering holiday cottages - Maigold Cottage and Albertine Barn. They are situated in a rural hamlet of Brushfield, in the heart of the…
Kinder Scout
As the highest point in the Peak District, Kinder Scout boasts unforgettable views, unique moorland and even a waterfall.
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Castleton National Park Centre
Castleton National Park Centre is the perfect place to begin your trip or stay in the Hope Valley.
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The George Restaurant
A Derbyshire Hotel ideally located for walking, bird watching and cycling in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire
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Bakewell National Park Centre
Bakewell National Park Centre’s experienced staff provide a comprehensive information service for the National Park, offering advice on local events,…
Padley Gorge
You'd be hard pushed to find a more magical spot than Padley Gorge. With gently flowing streams and tumbling waterfalls in a woodland setting
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Ashbourne Bike Hire
Ashbourne bike hire centre is situated at the southern end of the Tissington Trail just outside Ashbourne town centre.
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Upper Derwent Cycle Hire (Fairholmes)
Discover easy, family-friendly cycle routes in the Upper Derwent
Our Great Itineraries
Peak District classics: Hope Valley itinerary
Taking in some of the best views and most picturesque places in the Hope Valley, this varied tour would make an excellent weekend or midweek break.
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Hope Valley
Take in dramatic scenery, quaint villages and some of the Peak District's most iconic attractions along the Hope Valley Line between Manchester…
Experiences in Peak District National Park
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Half Day Mountain Bike Guided Rides and Courses…
The price is based on a minimum of 2 people - a truly unforgettable experience for you and your friends
Prices from £65 per person
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SUP River Trip Adventure
Join us on a progressive SUP River Trip designed to enhance your skills, boost your confidence, and elevate your capabilities on gentle moving water.
Prices from £99
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Beyond the Edge - Kids Climbing Camp
Climbing by day, camping by night, it’s part of the climbing lifestyle. Our 5 day rock climbing camp for 14 – 17 year olds provides an immersive…
Prices from £595 pp
Events in Peak District National Park
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Eyam Bonfire and Firework Display
Come and celebrate the burning of the legendary Eyam Rat and help to raise invaluable funds for Eyam School!
Events
75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Shutlingsloe
The Summit of Shutlingsloe, Cheshire's Matterhorn
Trails in the National Park
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Monsal Trail
An iconic traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.
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Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
Celebrating 75 Years of the National Park
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Shutlingsloe
The Summit of Shutlingsloe, Cheshire's Matterhorn
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