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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Heights of Abraham
Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.
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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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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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Laneside Caravan Park
A beautiful riverside Holiday Park for Caravans, Motorhomes and Tents. Just a 5-minute walk from the picturesque village of Hope in the Hope Valley,…
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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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Croft House Barn
Croft House Barn is a very comfortable, Gold awarded, 17th Century cottage in Waterfall. Comfortably sleeps 6 in three en-suite bedrooms, one on the…
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival 2026
11 days of walking to celebrate the beautiful landscape, rich history and vibrant communities of the Staffordshire Moorlands.
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75th Anniversary Ranger Walk - Nature Walk
Discover the benefits of mindfulness and walking in nature to health and well-being in everyday life
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Tideswell Well Dressing
Well Dressing is the art of decorating springs or wells with pictures made of natural products.
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Dawn Chorus Walk at Chatsworth
Join us for a guided Dawn Chorus Walk this May, when Britain’s birds are at their most vocal.
Nature & Outdoors Offers
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Bike & Boot New Sharing Dishes for 2026
Until the end of March, we’re celebrating our unique sharing dishes – to be shared by two or more. And we’ve added some new ones too, including:The…
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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
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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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Something for the Weekend at The Bike and Boot
Stay 2/3 nights at the weekend & get your cheapest night 1/2 price!
Nature & Outdoors Trails
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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
A Stroll along Cromford Canal
A walk along the old canal tow path on the five mile stretch through the Derwent Valley between Ambergate and Cromford passing through the village of…
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.
Matlock to Darley Bridge and Oker via White Peak…
This lovely 8.2 km (5.1 miles) walk starts and ends in the centre of bustling Matlock, yet very quickly takes you out into the surrounding peaceful…
Nature & Outdoors Itineraries
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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…
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.
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.
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…
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