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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.

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myGuidedWalks

Award winning private bespoke guided walks, nature based experience days, and navigation training across the Peak District and Derbyshire. Stargazing…


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Beech Croft Farm Caravan & Camping Park and…

Beech Croft farm is a small, rural, friendly, family-run caravan and camping site located between Buxton & Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District…


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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…


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Dovestone Holiday Park

Dovestone Park borders the beautiful Peak District National Park, is some 3 miles from the Pennine Way and nestles at the foot of Dovestone reservoir…


Nature & Outdoors Events

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Hopton Hall Summer Opening of the Walled Garden…

Enjoy the beauty of our Walled Garden and watch artists at work during July's Month of Art


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Wildhive Callow Hall - Raku Clay Firing Workshop…

We welcome Raku expert Andy Mason who will lead this brilliant day full of drama and ceramic fun at Wildhive including lunch and refreshments


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Whitwell Well Dressing

Well Dressing is a Derbyshire tradition where communities create floral mosaics around wells, blending art & nature to celebrate water, & heritage.


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Longnor Well Dressing

Well Dressing is the art of decorating springs or wells with pictures made of natural products.


Nature & Outdoors Offers

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Park, Play and Make Summer Memories at Tatton…

Spend long summer days at Tatton Park and enjoy better value than ever with the return of their summer park and play pass


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Something for the Weekend at The Bike and Boot

Book a minimum of 2 nights and receive a 50% discount off the room price for the cheapest night of your stay.


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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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South Derbyshire Walk – Peek into the Past

An easy 6 mile walk, with lar reaching views, to the tranquil riverside village of Swarkestone.


Hartington - The Dales of the River Dove Walk

This beautiful walk starts and ends in the pretty Peak District village of Hartington and takes you beside the sparkling River Dove through some of…


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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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…


Cycle The White Peak Loop in 2 days

A long distance cycling challenge of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.


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