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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Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels at Bike & Boot
A new Leisure Hotel brand for the 21st century - welcoming walkers, dog owners, cyclists and adventurers to the Peak District
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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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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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Haddy's Hut
A spacious, airy and bright bespoke handcrafted shepherd's hut benefitting from modern day comforts including a warming wood burning stove, under…
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Peak Pods
Peak Pods have 4 beautifully crafted en-suite glamping pods in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The pods are equipped with everything…
Straws Bridge Nature Reserve
Known locally as `Swan Lake` this is a beautiful place to walk, bird watch and enjoy the views. There are plenty of different paths to take to vary…
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Acclimbatize Ltd
From climbing to caving, team building to canoeing and many more, there’s sure to be an activity for you.
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Summer Explorers Club at Cromford Mills
Go wild at Cromford Mills this summer with an exciting programme of family-friendly adventures, hands-on activities and outdoor exploration.
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The Edale Skyline Challenge: 20 Miles Across the…
Complete one of the Peak District's greatest walking challenges.
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Alzheimer's Research UK Walk For A Cure at…
Join us on a 13km, 21km or 42km hike in beautiful Carsington Water.
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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Summer Holidays at Go Ape Buxton
Looking for adventurous things to do this Summer in the Peak District? The stories you'll tell start here. Go Ape!
Nature & Outdoors Trails
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Eccles House Walk from Chapel-en-le-Frith
Eccles house via the courses returning via Eccles pike. Lovely views. Nanny’s Well, Whitehough and Peak Forest Tramway.
Corbar Cross walk from Buxton Station
Discover the beauty of Corbar Woods on this short circular walk. If you do this walk in April or May, you will be greeted by an abundance of…
Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
Nature & Outdoors Itineraries
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3 day itinerary exploring Staffordshire Moorlands…
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in three unforgettable days where culture and wilderness come together.
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
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!
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