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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Hoe Grange Holidays
Peaceful Peak District log cabins with stunning views, hot tubs and a relaxed farm setting
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Wildhive at Callow Hall
Callow Hall is the first hotel from Wildhive, a new boutique hospitality brand deeply rooted in nature. Surrounded by 35 acres of wild open space, it…
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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…
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Hope Valley
The Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the Peak District National Park, boasting some of the finest views and most picturesque villages in…
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Bank House Farm Caravan & Camping Park
An established site which has been running as a family business since 2011. Developed a reputation as a beautiful, friendly campsite. Electric hook…
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Conkers
CONKERS is more than just a day out as families are encouraged to explore, get creative, be immersed with nature and rise above treetops
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Naze View Farm Alpaca Experience
Enjoy the wonderful views of the Peak District Hills and Combes Reservoir and make a new alpaca friend or two in this hands on experience suitable…
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Peak District Ultra Challenge
Push yourself further in the fabulous Peak District National Park!
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Festive Walk and Lunch from Hathersage - Peak…
A 14km loop from Hathersage, exploring Hathersage Moor, Granby Wood, and Grindleford.
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Monsal Metric Marathon & Half Marathon
26.2 and 13.1 - but not as you know them. Welcome to the Monsal Metric Marathon and Half Marathon
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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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Monsal Trail
An iconic traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.
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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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Whaley Bridge to Windgather Rocks Walk
This beautiful 6.6 mile walk takes you out of the historic town of Whaley Bridge to the mighty gritstone crag of Windgather Rocks (416m), offering…
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Brown Hill and Shire Hill Walk from Glossop…
A short walk taking in the beautiful countryside around Glossop.
Nature & Outdoors Itineraries
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A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
Autumn’s Best OFF PEAK: A two-day Peak District…
How to spend 48 hours in the Peak District this autumn
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.
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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