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.
Featured Nature & Outdoors Businesses
Featured
Business
Darwin Forest
Darwin Forest is an award winning 5 star lodge holiday park which is set in 47 acres of stunning woodland. The luxury lodges are perfect for spending…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
Featured
Business
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
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
Featured
Business
Treak Cliff Cavern
Visit an underground wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home of the unique mineral Blue John stone
Open today: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Highlighted
Search
Business
Upper Derwent Cycle Hire (Fairholmes)
Discover easy, family-friendly cycle routes in the Upper Derwent
Business
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…
Ogston Reservoir
Ogston Reservoir is owned and managed by Severn Trent Water and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Business
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…
Nature & Outdoors Events
Search
Events
Summer of Fun with Punch & Judy & The Wombles at…
Enjoy an exciting calendar of events this summer including The Wombles and Punch and Judy-now that's the way to do it!
Events
Wildhive Callow Hall - Raku Clay Firing Workshop…
We welcome Raku expert Andy Mason who will lead this brilliant day full of drama and ceramic fun at Wildhive including lunch and refreshments
Events
Pavilion Gardens parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Events
YHA Castleton Social Walk
Part of the National YHA Festival of Walking – a 8km walk in the High Peak
Nature & Outdoors Offers
Search
Special Offer
Summer Holidays at Go Ape Buxton
Looking for adventurous things to do this Summer in the Peak District? The stories you'll tell start here. Go Ape!
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.
Special Offer
Something for the Weekend at The Bike and Boot
Book a minimum of 2 nights and receive a 50% discount off the room price for the cheapest night of your stay.
Nature & Outdoors Trails
Search
Ashover walks - 'A Seat with a View' and Ashover…
Explore the countryside in and around Ashover Village.
Ashbourne and Villages
Explore rolling countryside taking in the Georgian architecture of Ashbourne and visit traditional estate villages.
The Phoenix Greenways
Whether you come for the day, a weekend or a longer stay, there is plenty for the family to do, visit and explore. A network of traffic free walking…
Nature & Outdoors Itineraries
Search
3 day itinerary exploring Staffordshire Moorlands…
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in three unforgettable days where culture and wilderness come together.
Day out from Stockport by bus – enjoy a walk in…
The High Peak is a haven for walkers, here are some of our favourites walks - hop on the High Peak 199 service and explore!
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…
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.
Sign up to our newsletter
Receive the latest news, special offers, ideas and inspiration straight to your inbox by signing up to the Visit Peak District & Derbyshire e-newsletter.
