The Peak District

Edale valley sunshine — A lovely summer's day in the Vale of Edale

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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Woodland in summer

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.

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

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Dovedale valley in the Peak District — Dovedale in the Peak District

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

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