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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Edale Gathering
The Gathering opened in 2016 and has been 5* rated on Tripadvisor ever since. Located at the top of Edale valley on a private farm.
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The Bareca at Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels
The Bareca (Bar-restaurant-café) is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner to both residents and non-residents serving a Mediterranean style menu,…
Open today: 11:00am - 11:00pm
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Sandybrook Lodges
Sandybrook Lodges provide luxury self catering lodges (some with hot tubs) on our 5 star holiday park. With just 53 lodges Sandybrook is a small…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Carsington Water
Carsington Water has everything you need for a great day out - and best of all most facilities are free!
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Old Station House B&B
Great value B&B in an historic house with 3 ensuite guest rooms and off-road parking. Located in a charming Peak District village within 3 miles of…
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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…
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Farditch Farm Caravan Site
A warm welcome awaits you at Farditch Farm Caravan Park, just a 10-minute drive from Bakewell and Buxton. Situated in a beautiful location near the…
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Fang-tastic Halloween Festival! at Matlock Farm…
Our hugely popular Halloween Festival & Pumpkin Patch returns this October Half Term with frightfully good family fun
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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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Kids' Halloween on the Farm: Witch Hazel's Ghoul…
A gentle, spooky (not scary) Halloween adventure on a working family farm in Barlow, near Chesterfield
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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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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Upper Derwent MTB Classic
A fantastic medium distance route that combines climbs, descents and views of two iconic Peak District reservoirs.
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Glossop Circular Route
Glossop Circular Walk is a 21 kilometre (13 miles or 30,000 steps) circular walk around Glossop using bridleways, public footpaths, tracks and quite…
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Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
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.
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.
Autumn’s Best OFF PEAK: A two-day Peak District…
How to spend 48 hours in the Peak District this autumn
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