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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Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Discover Poole’s Cavern, Buxton’s Hidden Wonder. Take a Journey beneath the earth with our expert guides who will reveal the amazing stories of…
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PeakePedals eBike Tours
Countryside eBike Tours are a new way to see the Peak District suitable for all levels of fitness & cycling experience
Open today: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…
Go glamping in style with stunning views of the Peak District countryside from your pillow. Spacious ensuite shower and every luxury you need for a…
Open today: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Teamplay Outdoor Activities
We offer outdoor activities in a natural woodland setting in the heart of Derbyshire for family days out, stag & hen parties, birthday parties and…
Upper Lumsdale
A wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty with stone ruins, waterwheels, ponds and waterfalls
Upper Derwent Valley
The Peak District National Park's Upper Derwent Valley is known for its majestic reservoirs, spectacular scenery, peaceful forests and wild open…
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Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park is Derby’s most visited park and is one of the most popular attractions in the East Midlands
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Carsington Water's Quacky Quest 2026
This February half-term, we need you to join our quack team to help track down Sally and Martin's (not-so) feathery friends that have gone missing…
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Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival
A variety of beautiful local walks, mostly free, to suit various abilities and interests all over the Staffordshire Moorlands.
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Forest Bathing at Shining Cliff Woods
Join us in this beautiful ancient woodland for a relaxing Forest Bathing experience.
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Ashbourne Show
Ashbourne Show makes a great family day out, with so much to see and do, the whole show team hopes to see you there.
Nature & Outdoors Offers
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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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Riverside Retreat Late Availiability and Discount
For stays until 31st March you’ll receive 25% off 3, 4 or 7 night stays.
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Shining Cliff Hostel – Winter Woodland Escape…
Enjoy a peaceful break in the heart of ancient Shining Cliff Woods with two special winter availability weekends this December and January. Perfect…
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New Year Offer – 10% off all 2026 Guided Walks…
Our Peak District Guided Walks are ideal for singles, couples, friends or families seeking to enjoy a breath of fresh air in the hills!
Nature & Outdoors Trails
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Cycling around Bakewell - Limestone Loop
Experience a typical White Peak landscape on this 18 mile cycle ride
Renishaw to Eckington Circular
This lovely 8 km (5 miles) walk takes you away from the bustle of traffic and out into the deepest, most peaceful countryside - within only a few…
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…
The Peak District's Hope Valley by Train
Take a scenic rail journey through Britain’s first National Park - filled with rugged landscapes, storybook villages and timeless trails along the…
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.
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.
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