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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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The Roaches

Impressive gritstone edges and craggy rocks loved by walkers and climbers. It groups together two main gritstone outcrops


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Beech Croft Farm Caravan & Camping Park and…

Beech Croft farm is a small, rural, friendly, family-run caravan and camping site located between Buxton & Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District…


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Haddy's Hut

A spacious, airy and bright bespoke handcrafted shepherd's hut benefitting from modern day comforts including a warming wood burning stove, under…


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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…


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Old Park Guided Tour

Explore and learn more about the historic Old Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an area of the park normally closed to visitors, before…


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Tideswell Well Dressing

Well Dressing is the art of decorating springs or wells with pictures made of natural products.


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Tissington Well Dressing

The Tissington Well Dressing is one of the oldest and most famous in Derbyshire, attracting visitors from far and wide.


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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Lathkill Dale

Explore part of the Limestone Way with views across the White Peak plateau


Nature & Outdoors Offers

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Muddy Boots - The Bike & Boot

Stay at the Bike & Boot Peak District for 2 nights and receieve a complimentary picnic on our new Muddy Boots deal


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Something for the Weekend at The Bike and Boot

Stay 2/3 nights at the weekend & get your cheapest night 1/2 price!


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Bike & Boot New Sharing Dishes for 2026

Until the end of March, we’re celebrating our unique sharing dishes – to be shared by two or more. And we’ve added some new ones too, including:The…


Nature & Outdoors Trails

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Lightwood Old Reservoir walk from Buxton station

A pretty circular walk that takes you through the home of the Buxton Pure Life water source bottled at the nearby factory.


Ladybower Reservoir Cycle Route

This scenic family-friendly cycling route takes you around part of Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District's Upper Derwent Valley.


Roaches and reservoirs cycle route

Uncover a landscape shaped by water, experience traditional villages and enjoy spectacular gritstone edges.


Nature & Outdoors Itineraries

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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.


The Peak District's Hope Valley by Train

Take a scenic rail journey through Britain’s first National Park - filled with rugged landscapes, storybook villages and timeless trails along the…


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.


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