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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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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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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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…
Open today: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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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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Callow Top Holiday Park
Popular family holiday park within walking distance of Ashbourne. Swimming pool, play area, fishing. Pub serving good food & a wide selection of…
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Ashbourne Bike Hire, Repair and Service Centre
Ashbourne bike hire centre is situated at the southern end of the Tissington Trail just outside Ashbourne town centre.
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Upper Derwent Valley's Quacky Quest
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 are missing around…
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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.
Nature & Outdoors Offers
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10% off at Hayloft & Byre cottages
Relax and unwind at these beautiful holiday cottages in the Peak District Rural - tranquility in the middle of everywhere
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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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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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ebike tour gift cards from PeakEPedals
If you are looking for something different to give as a Christmas Gift this year then why not give one of our eBike Tour Gift Vouchers
Nature & Outdoors Trails
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Cycling around Bakewell - Wheston and Tideswell
20 miles of hills, dales and trails cycling near Bakewell.
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…
Nature & Outdoors Itineraries
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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.
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…
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
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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