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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.

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The Maynard Restaurant

The Maynard restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Peak District.


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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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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 George

Our en suite bedrooms are spacious and contemporarily styled for your comfort. Luxury linen, local water and fresh coffee is all included, as is a…


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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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Barn Cottage - Bakewell

A delightful detached barn conversion that is full of charm and character, a perfect holiday destination for a discerning couple. The cottage is…


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Hackney House Café & Deli

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Derbyshire, our cosy village café is a charming and inviting retreat for locals and visitors alike. It…


Curbar Edge

A popular place for walkers and climbers with stunning views across Chatsworth and beyond.


Mam Tor - Shivering Mountain

Mam Tor, meaning ‘Mother Hill’, is a 517 metre high hill near Castleton in the High Peak area of Derbyshire and is one of the most famous walks in…


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Blakelow Farm

Peak District luxury getaways at Blakelow Farm. Set in Winster with glorious views towards Chatsworth House & Park. Dog friendly with paddock &…


Hob Hurst's House

A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin


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


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

Caving Intermediate Course

This Peak District Caving Course is aimed at people who want to have a great experience underground.

Prices from £99


Beyond the Edge - Introduction to Navigation 1 Day

A one day navigation course for the complete beginner.

Prices from £105 pp


Peak District Navigation Skills Course

This map reading course is aimed at people who enjoy walking along footpaths, bridleways, moors and hills in the UK, but would like to develop their…

Prices from £89


Events in Peak District National Park

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Pennine Bridleway PB230km Trail Challenge

Experience 230km of the Pennine uplands in 75 hours, a great multi-day, trail running, expedition style challenge. 16-19th April 2026


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Peak District South & North 43/50/93km trail run…

The best of the Peak District in a fabulous weekend of trail running


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Movement in Menopause – Healthy Hike for Women…

Join a group of women who love the fresh air, hiking and meeting people


Trails in the National Park

High Peak Trail

A 17.5 mile walking, cycling and horse-riding route.


Manifold Way

A favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.


Monsal Trail

An iconic traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.


Tissington Trail

A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction


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