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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Heights of Abraham
Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.
Open today: 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Losehill House is the perfect blend of luxurious facilities in the glorious surroundings of the Hope Valley in the Peak District, with stunning views…
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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…
Expect stunning views, starry skies, cosy comforts and peaceful grown-up glamping on our Peak District farm near Ashbourne and Bakewell, with…
Open today: 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Matlock Farm Park
Step into a day of fresh air, fun, and unforgettable family memories at Matlock Farm Park where the countryside comes alive with hands-on adventure!
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Shaw Farm Static Caravan Park
Static Caravan Holiday Accommodation set on a working farm in the Peak District. Each holiday home is fully equipped for 6 people, has free WiFi plus…
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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…
Prices from £70 per night
Upper Lumsdale
A wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty with stone ruins, waterwheels, ponds and waterfalls
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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Pumpkin Village at The National Forest Adventure…
Get ready for a whole day of autumnal magic, pumpkins, photo opportunities and all the cosy vibes you’ve been waiting for! 🎃🍁
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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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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.
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Cycling around Bakewell - Hassop to Monsal Head
Journey 7 miles to the iconic view across Monsal Dale.
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Derby Cycle Routes - Elvaston and Swarkestone
Two popular cycle routes starting from Derby city centre.
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…
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.
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.
3 day itinerary exploring Staffordshire Moorlands…
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in three unforgettable days where culture and wilderness come together.
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