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Nature & Outdoors

Connect with nature and get away from it all in Britain's original National Park.

Connecting to nature is deeper than just spending time outside; it is about feeling part of the natural world and not separate from it. Whether you're looking for outdoor activities such as walking, climbing and caving, or somewhere to switch off and relax after a day of exploring, the Peak District and Derbyshire is the ultimate base for a nature inspired holiday.

Taking a walk or cycle ride around one of Derbyshire or the Peak District’s reservoirs such as Carsington Water, Tittesworth Reservoir, Ladybower Reservoir or Derwent Reservoir, is a lovely way to spend a day. With their flat surfaces and easy-going, level routes, they can provide the perfect place for a circular waterside walk.

You’ll be spoilt for choice with lots of hills to climb and dales to explore too, with crystal-clear rivers at iconic beauty spots such as Lathkill Dale and Dovedale attracting visitors from near and far.

A walk along one of the Peak District or Derbyshire’s canals or rivers are often full of interesting local wildlife, beautiful views and more often than not they come with a rich history too. As well as providing peaceful tranquil and laid-back walks, rivers and canals in the Peak District and Derbyshire also have connections to the Industrial Revolution.

Start planning your nature inspired adventure today.

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River Derwent

The River Derwent is 66 miles long and full of history- this river was once highly important to the Industrial Revolution.


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The Outside-Inn-Wirksworth

Luxury boutique holiday lodges with a fantastic view overlooking the Derbyshire market town of Wirksworth, near Matlock


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Naze View Farm Alpaca Experience

Enjoy the wonderful views of the Peak District Hills and Combes Reservoir and make a new alpaca friend or two in this hands on experience suitable…


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Conkers, National Forest Camping and Caravanning…

Our lovely Club Site at Conkers is in the heart of the National Forest and next door to the award-winning visitor attraction of the same name, which…


Nature & Outdoors Events

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Autumn Footprints Walking Festival

The Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of 16 days of enjoyable walks & informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.


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Fang-tastic Halloween Festival! at Matlock Farm…

Our hugely popular Halloween Festival & Pumpkin Patch returns this October Half Term with frightfully good family fun


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Lady Ember Ghostly Walks of Castleton

Your Victorian Ghostly Story Teller is back!


Nature & Outdoors Offers

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Special Offer

20% off Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Family Adventure Awaits – 20% Off! Take on Go Ape Treetop Challenge together. Valid for groups of 3–6. High-ropes fun, lower prices.


Nature & Outdoors Trails

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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…


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Hartington - The Dales of the River Dove Walk

This beautiful walk starts and ends in the pretty Peak District village of Hartington and takes you beside the sparkling River Dove through some of…


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Calke Abbey Cycle Route

A 12 mile circular cycle route from the historic town of Repton.


Nature & Outdoors Itineraries

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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…


Cycle The White Peak Loop in 2 days

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


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.


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.


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