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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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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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…
Expect stunning views, starry skies, cosy comforts and peaceful grown-up glamping on our Peak District farm near Ashbourne and Bakewell, with…
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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Live For The Hills Tours
Live For The Hills offers private tours of the Peak District national park for groups of 1 to 7 passengers.
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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
Staunton Harold
A pleasant, relaxing site next to the Calke Estate (National Trust) forming the South Derbyshire/Leicestershire border and within The National Forest.
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Parsley Hay Cycle Hire Centre
The ideal starting point to exploring some of the Peak District's most popular trails.
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Best Pumpkin Picking in Derby at Bluebell Dairy
The best day out for pumpkin picking in Derby this autumn!
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Fang-tastic Halloween Festival! at Matlock Farm…
Our hugely popular Halloween Festival & Pumpkin Patch returns this October Half Term with frightfully good family fun
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Pumpkin Village at The National Forest Adventure…
Get ready for a whole day of autumnal magic, pumpkins, photo opportunities and all the cosy vibes you’ve been waiting for! 🎃🍁
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Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween experience!
Nature & Outdoors Offers
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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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Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
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Hope Valley & Hucklow MTB route
This ride takes you through classic dark peak climbs and descents with breathtaking views.
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Derby Cycle Routes - Elvaston and Swarkestone
Two popular cycle routes starting from Derby city centre.
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…
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.
3 day itinerary exploring Staffordshire Moorlands…
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in three unforgettable days where culture and wilderness come together.
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