The Peak District

Flowering heather against sky — Flowering heather attracts bees and other insects

Take in the views at Ilam Park this summer — Take in the views at Ilam Park

couple standing at edge of pond blue sky — Longshaw pond

Rhododendrons in bloom on the lake at Lyme, Cheshire

From the vast panoramas atop Mam Tor and Kinder Scout, to Longshaw's woodlands, and the limestone gorges of Dovedale and Ilam Park.

Places to visit

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wildflowers, limestone pavement, overlooking green valley — Looking over Oarystones at High Fields

Saving nature in the Peak District

Thanks to your generosity and visits we've recently bought two new meadows in the Peak District for people to enjoy now and in the future.

Read the story of the new meadows

girl running on grass trees in background — There's plenty of space to play at Longshaw

Summer in the Peak District

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the varied delights of the Peak District.

Explore the Peak Distict this summer

Hen Harrier chicks — Hen Harrier chicks in a nest

Welcome return of the skydancer to the High Peak

One of Britain’s most threatened birds, the hen harrier, has bred on the National Trust’s High Peak Moors in the Peak District National Park, for the first time in four years.

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Longshaw in autumn

Walking in the Peak District

The Peak District is renowned as one of the finest places in the country to take a walk. Here are a few of our favorites.

Take a walk in the Peaks

children windblown on grassy ridge in sunshine and blue sky — Catch the wind on the hills

What's On in the Peak District

As well as landscapes and places to explore we also have regular events and activities you can enjoy

Enjoy events in the Peak District

Places to visit

mam tor sunshine and lose hill ridge

Outdoors

Explore the varied landscapes of the Peak District

The house at Lyme on a beautiful spring day

Houses

Grand house or market house, where will you explore?

Walk through the wild garlic at Ilam Park

Gardens

Discover gardens set against the rugged backdrop of the Peaks.

Conservation

Impression of High Peak Moors Plan

High Peak Moors Vision and Plan in the Dark Peak

We've been working hard on putting into practice the High Peak Moors Vision. Here's an update on what we've been up to.

Our work in the White Peak

Take a look at some of the work our staff and volunteers are doing in this precious place.

A ranger helps a girl learn to tie knots at an event in the woods, with a friend in the background.

Our work on the Longshaw Estate and Eastern Moors

We work hard to look after the wildlife and habitats of Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors - so what does it involve?

Wildlife

red deer stag with antlers facing camera

Wild Red Deer

Find out about the wild population of red deer at Longshaw and the Sheffield Moors.

Grouse on rock near Derwent

Autumn in the Dark Peak: the wildlife highlights

Find out what to watch out for on autumn walks in the Dark Peak.

Peak District Appeal

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