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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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
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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
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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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Nine Ladies Stone Circle
A small early Bronze Age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.
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Callow Top Holiday Park
Popular family holiday park within walking distance of Ashbourne. Swimming pool, play area, fishing. Pub serving good food & a wide selection of…
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Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site
In the heart of walking country, the site is at the end of a challenging stretch of the Pennine Way with incredible views of the Peak District…
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Hollingwood Hub
Hollingwood Lock House is the sole remaining lock house on this stretch of the canal. It is unique as a railway built lock house.
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Best Pumpkin Picking in Derby at Bluebell Dairy
The best day out for pumpkin picking in Derby this autumn!
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YHA Festival of Walking
Peak District hostels hosting nine free-to-join guided walks this Autumn
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Christmas Wreath Making at Chatsworth
Make a festive wreath using foliage, cones and berries from the Chatsworth Estate
Nature & Outdoors Offers
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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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Manifold Valley, Hills and Dales cycle route
Cycle through traditional villages and hilly limestone countryside.
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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.
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Hope Valley Cycle Routes - White Edge Loop
3 mile off-road cycling loop to White Edge Lodge through the Longshaw Estate.
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Old Glossop, Shire Hill and Swineshaw Reservoir…
This wonderful walk takes you out of the lively heart of Glossop town centre, through the historic streets of Old Glossop, and within only a short…
Nature & Outdoors Itineraries
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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.
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…
3 day itinerary exploring Staffordshire Moorlands…
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in three unforgettable days where culture and wilderness come together.
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
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