Places to visit in the Peaks

Here's a small selection of the many diverse and beautiful landscapes that the Peaks has to offer. Discover more by visiting the Peak District microsite.

Dovedale

Over thousands of years the River Dove has carved its way through this massive limestone plateau. It has created a deep and spectacular gorge, long famous for its rock pinnacles, spires, arches and caves. Today the site attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Kinder Scout

Kinder Scout is famed for the 1932 Mass Trespass, which saw hundreds of ramblers challenging landowners for the right to walk across the moors. The dark gritstone massif of the Scout rises sharply from the flat low ground of the Cheshire Plain to the west.

Longshaw Estate

With a maze of quiet paths that lead through to secluded woods, moors and pastures Longshaw is a haven for wildlife and archaeological treasures. Whilst seemingly remote and wild, the property lies only 10 minutes’ drive from Sheffield.

Manifold Valley

The Manifold Valley runs parallel to Dovedale. It has same beautiful scenery, but is much more tranquil.

Winnats Pass

Winnats Pass is a spectacular mile-long gorge. The steep, craggy sides of the limestone formations on the Pass are popular with walkers, keen to enjoy the dramatic landscape.

For more places to visit in the Peaks visit the Peak District Microsite.

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Places to visit in the Peaks