Peak District and Derbyshire

Explore the wind-swept peaks and far-reaching views of the first National Park or visit the wider county of Derbyshire for historic houses, fragrant gardens and wild countryside adventures.

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Kedleston Hall

18th-century mansion with Adam interiors, colonial history and vast parkland

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

The White Peak, including Ilam Park, Dovedale, and Hamps and Manifold Valleys

A view over an Italian Garden with a fountain in beneath a flat topped green hill in background

Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak

Heather-clad moors of Kinder, to the gritstone tors of Derwent Edge

The Pennine Way, near Edale Rocks, Edale, Derbyshire

Lyme

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

Yellow daffodils in front of a lake and large Regency mansion.

Staunton Harold

Countryside space with wildflower meadows, woodland walks and open water

Foremark

Nature reserve with woodland walks, grass heathland and open water

Visitor looking at a view across the water

Family taking a photo in front of an Easter-themed photo frame

Family-friendly Easter holidays in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Barren moorland hills bathed in the warm glow of a sunrise or sunset with a path leading into the distance from the right-hand side of the image.

Walking in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A mother with a teal coat and bright yellow backpack, holding her young son with light brown hair, reaches for a grey statue in the gardens, with the sand-coloured Hardwick Hall seen in the backdrop.

Gardens in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Visitors exploring the Long Gallery at Hardwick, Derbyshire

Houses and buildings in the Peak District and Derbyshire

View of Mam Tor from Winnats Pass, Derbyshire

Countryside and woodland in the Peak District and Derbyshire

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Dog-friendly places in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A group of people walking on a path with views of the peak district moors in the background and drystone walls alongside the path

Outdoor activities in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A group of three people in winter coats sit at a table with hot drinks, behind them are shelves of blue and white china and large metal plates

Places to eat in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Get outdoors and enjoy some of the most spectacular walks in the country

Ilam Park to Wetton circular walk

A scenic walk from Ilam Hall and Park that goes via the River Manifold and River Hamps, taking in stunning views of limestone rock formations on the way.

Two hills in the background and rolling green fields with grazing sheep in the foreground on a sunny winter day

Mam Tor circular walk

This circular walk from Mam Tor in the Peak District takes in some of the most dramatic scenery in the Edale Valley.

A steep sided mountain with a valley below in low early evening light. Two walkers in silhouette are just about discernible on the top of the mountain.

See all the walks near you

Discover the best walking routes around the Peak District and Derbyshire for walkers of all abilities, from peaks and lakeside paths to expanses of moorland.

Two visitors enjoying a winter walk across grassland

Volunteering in the Peak District and Derbyshire

There are lots of ways to get involved and make a difference as a volunteer in the Peak District and Derbyshire, from conserving nature to telling the stories of historic houses and estates.

A photo of a volunteer dressed in a hooded coat and wearing gloves looking at a sphagnum moss plug with volunteers working in the background

Supporter groups in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Find out about the supporter groups you can join in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Choose from the Peak District Centre, Mudlarks NTV Group, East Midlands NTV Group, Sheffield Association, South Derbyshire NTV Group and the Derby & District Members’ Group.

Two children walking down the stone steps outside the south front at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.

Sustainable travel in the Peak District and Derbyshire

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in the Peak District & Derbyshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.