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
Come on down to Matlock Farm Park, the ideal place for families to visit to enjoy the fresh air and have fun with our friendly animals.
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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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Hoe Grange Holidays
4 award winning log cabins set on a working farm with stunning views of the White Peak countryside. Unwind in the hot tub or log-fired sauna. Dogs…
Open today: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Bring your horse on holiday to Hoe Grange
Unleash the adventure: bring your horse on holiday to explore the stunning Peak District with Hoe Grange Holidays.
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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…
Lud's Church
Lud’s Church is a deep, moss-covered chasm full of history, myths and dark green wherever you look; and to walk down its stone steps deep into the…
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George's Cottage
Experience the charm of a traditional 19th Century Peak District cottage. Nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, stunning views and a tranquil escape.
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Spring Things at Easter at The Heights of Abraham
Find the hidden Spring Things around the estate. Look for the giant egg, daffodils and Easter bunny! Complete the activities on the sheet and enter…
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Wadshelf Well Dressing in the Making
Join in the fun and help create this year's Well Dressing
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Chatsworth Garden & Plant Fair
Meet specialist plant nurseries and garden experts, and experience a variety of talks and tours, plus live music and local food.
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Bamford Moor
Discover the field systems, settlements, cairns and the stone circle that were at the centre of the life and death of Bronze Age farmers living on…
Nature & Outdoors Offers
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Last Minute Availability in Grooms Cottage
Rare last-minute cottage availability in beautiful Castleton - perfect for 4 people looking for a countryside escape.
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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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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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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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Cycling around Bakewell - Hassop to Monsal Head
Journey 7 miles to the iconic view across Monsal Dale.
Rails trails and limestone dales cycle route
Discover limestone dales, a former railway and the historic plague village of Eyam.
Bakewell to Chatsworth Walk
An interesting 6 or 8 mile walk through woods and fields to visit Chatsworth House in its setting beside the River Derwent
South Derbyshire Walk – Peek into the Past
An easy 6 mile walk, with lar reaching views, to the tranquil riverside village of Swarkestone.
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.
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!
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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