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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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Lower Damgate Farm Cottages & Retreats

Welcome to Lower Damgate Farm holiday accommodation. When you stay you at the farm, will be a part of a big family, not only with us but our animals…


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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


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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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Conkers, National Forest Camping and Caravanning…

Our lovely Club Site at Conkers is in the heart of the National Forest and next door to the award-winning visitor attraction of the same name, which…


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High Peak Walking Festival

The High Peak Walking Festival is back for its second year, inviting you to step into the great outdoors and explore one of England’s most…


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Autumn Footprints Walking Festival

The Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of 16 days of enjoyable walks & informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.


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Little School of Ecology at Halloween- Haddon…

We are very happy to be bringing back our popular Halloween Little School of Ecology to Haddon Medieval Park!


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Buxton Hill Walks - Woo Dale and Cowdale with…

Come join us for a scenic stroll through the beautiful hills of Buxton. Starting The 19th Hole in Fairfield and ending at The Zink Project


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eTrike Tours with PeakePedals

10% discount on our new eTrike tours in the Peak District designed for people looking for an easy fun way to see the National Park


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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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10% discount for couples offer for The Orchards!

Warm and spacious cottage surrounded by meadows and bluebell woods. Fabulous views and walks from the door. Close to the picturesque village of Ilam.


Nature & Outdoors Trails

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Brown Hill and Shire Hill Walk from Glossop…

A short walk taking in the beautiful countryside around Glossop.


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


Lullington Cycle Route

18 mile circular cycle route starting from Burton upon Trent


Nature & Outdoors Itineraries

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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.


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.


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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