The Peak District

cotton grass detail foreground blurred background blue sky — Clouds of cotton grass cover the moors in spring.

couple pushing pushchair on grassy path, children ahead under trees, view across to hills on left — Let the kids run free at Longshaw.

ewe surrounded by to three lambs on grass — Lambs are out in the fields across the Peak District.

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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Bluebells in the woods

Peak District Appeal Woods for the Future

With your support, the woodlands of the Peak District and the wildlife they support can be protected and thrive.

Find out how your donations can help.

Wild garlic dominate Ilam Park each spring — Smell the wild garlic in Ilam Park

Spring in the Peak District

Discover all that's on offer this spring at the places we care for in the Peak District.

Enjoy spring in the Peaks

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water flowing over rocks below trees with new green leaves — Spring arrives in Padley Gorge.

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

Girl climbing tree

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

orange tip butterfly on flower close up

Longshaw's spring wildlife

Find out how spring affects Longshaw's wildlife

A robin in the garden at Lyme, Cheshire

Wildlife at Lyme

Come and spot the abundant wildlife at Lyme! From deer to water vole, visitors who keep their eyes peeled will be richly rewarded.

Visit Midlands

Situated in the heart of England, the Midlands offers a huge variety of landscapes and places to enjoy and explore.

Visit the Midlands