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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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Padley Gorge

You'd be hard pushed to find a more magical spot than Padley Gorge. With gently flowing streams and tumbling waterfalls in a woodland setting


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Mulino Lodge - Farm & Retreat

Secluded lodge and glamping pods on a Peak District pasture farm, with stunning, panoramic views towards Carsington Water. Peaceful, rural, and just…


Hob Hurst's House

A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin


Nature & Outdoors Events

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Wellness Walk as part of Mental Health Awareness…

Join us on the 13th May for a free Wellness Walk starting from Torr Vale Tap as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.


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Peak District Artisans Spring Arts Trail

Peak District Artisans showcases some of the very best professional artists and makers in the Peak.


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Historic Waterways Tour at Chatsworth

Celebrating the Cascade - Join our landscape team on a walking tour of Stand Wood to Chatsworth Garden, exploring the historic waterways.


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North Derbyshire Cottage Garden Plant Sale at…

The North Derbyshire Cottage Garden Society’s Plant Fair at Cromford Mills is a must-visit for gardeners and plant lovers alike. Featuring a wide…


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.


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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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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


Nature & Outdoors Trails

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Hope Valley Cycle Routes - Hope Valley and…

Experience Dark Peak villages and gritstone edges on this 13 mile cycle route.


South Derbyshire Walk – Peek into the Past

An easy 6 mile walk, with lar reaching views, to the tranquil riverside village of Swarkestone.


Hope Valley & Hucklow MTB route

This ride takes you through classic dark peak climbs and descents with breathtaking views.


Brown Hill and Shire Hill Walk from Glossop…

A short walk taking in the beautiful countryside around Glossop.


Nature & Outdoors Itineraries

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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!


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.


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.


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