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
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Matlock Farm Park Riding School
Enjoy horse riding in the beautiful surroundings of Matlock Farm Park, with views over to Riber Castle.
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PeakePedals eBike Tours
Countryside eBike Tours are a new way to see the Peak District suitable for all levels of fitness & cycling experience
Open today: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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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
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Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park is Derby’s most visited park and is one of the most popular attractions in the East Midlands
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The Beeches
A picturesque location on the cusp of the Peak District National Park, offering far reaching views across the valley
Black Rocks
This popular walking and climbing area has attractive circuit walks through adjoining woods, provided in cooperation with the Forestry Commission.
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Pure Outdoor Right Way in a Day Navigation Course
1 day Map Reading & Navigation Course in the Peak District
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Mindful Waterways Walk - River
A mindful walk along the riverside with Caroline Cook, from Well with Nature.
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Ashbourne Show
Ashbourne Show makes a great family day out, with so much to see and do, the whole show team hopes to see you there.
Nature & Outdoors Offers
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Late Booking Discount - Tented Lodges at Edale…
Late Booking Discount for Ryeland and Swaledale Tented Lodges
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15% Treetop Challenge Family Discount at Go Ape…
15% off Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton
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10% discount for couples offer for The Orchards!
Warm and spacious cottage surrounded by meadows and bluebell woods. Fabulous views and walks from the door. Close to the picturesque village of Ilam.
Nature & Outdoors Trails
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Cycling around Bakewell - Chatsworth
Cycle a picturesque 18 miles taking in stately homes and standing stones near Chatsworth.
Walking trail - Howden Reservoir
If you’re after a relaxing walk which allows you to soak up some of the Peak District’s natural beauty, without climbing a single hill, the walk to…
Higger Tor & Carl Wark
Explore the spectacular terrain on the plateau of Higger Tor and the nearby tor of Carl Wark, regarded as an Iron Age hill fort.
Glossop Circular Route
Glossop Circular Walk is a 21 kilometre (13 miles or 30,000 steps) circular walk around Glossop using bridleways, public footpaths, tracks and quite…
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…
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!
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
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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