Wildlife at Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak
From valley floors to wooded cloughs and upland peat moors, we are working to improve nature across the Kinder, Edale, Snake and Upper Derwent areas of the Dark Peak.
A bracing walk at Derwent Valley, in the Peak District
This bracing walk leads you alongside the Ladybower Reservoir, through farmland, and emerges high on the moors with fantastic views of the Derwent Valley and opportunities to spot local wildlife.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 20 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Reconnect to nature this spring
Find time to reconnect with nature and discover all those uplifting signs of spring.
Time out to notice nature
As spring colours begin to flourish over the countryside, there are plenty of opportunities to satisfy the senses and fulfil those wildlife wonderings in your garden or on a local wander.
The beauty of bluebells
The beauty of bluebells never fails to delight us. Use your one form of daily exercise to explore your local outdoor spaces this spring and see if you can discover pockets of bluebells near you.
Protect the invisible: Take the lead
Exploring Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak with your four-legged friend is a great way to enjoy the beautiful landscape, and you can help protect wildlife and livestock by keeping your dog on a lead.
Respect your environment: Be Fire Aware
Look after the places you love by exploring the Peak District National Park responsibly - be fire aware.
Summer Star gazing walk at Mam Tor
Providing far reaching views, wide open skies and little light pollution, the area is a perfect spot for star gazing.
- Moderate
- 45 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Dark Peak Edale Valley tough cycle trail
This is a superb, ultra-challenging cycle circuit exploring the high country around the Edale Valley.
- Challenging
- 4 hours
- 16.0 miles (25.7km)
Dark Peak three reservoirs cycle trail
Set amid a spectacular landscape of moorland, this 18-mile cycle ride circumnavigates the Howden, Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 18.0 miles (28.95km)
New Year adventures to banish winter blues
Discover New Year adventures across the dramatic Dark Peak landscape to banish the winter blues.
A Castleton Christmas
Discover more about the festive events to be found in the cosy village of Castleton this Christmas.
Winter wanders in the Dark Peak
Winter is a great time of year to get out on the hills. Here's some useful walking advice if you're thinking of exploring the Dark Peak.
Autumn colours in the Dark Peak
Explore Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak as autumnal colour flows across the landscape and awakes the senses to new sights, sounds and smells.
The Vale of Edale, the Penny Pot Cafe, and the Pennine Way
This easy circular walk provides excellent views of the Vale of Edale and the surrounding hills.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.4 miles (5.45km)
Repairing the Pennine Way
Discover more about how our Estate Team have helped to repair the popular Pennine Way.
Summer walking in the Dark Peak
Summer is a great time of year to get out on the hills. Here's some useful walking advice if you're thinking of exploring the Dark Peak.
Kinder Scout mass trespass walk
Follow the footsteps of the trespassers over Kinder Scout from 1932 on this circular route from Hayfield to Kinder and back.
- Challenging
- 5 hours
- 8.0 miles (12.85km)
Kinder at the Peak of flood defence
The work on Kinder Scout is bringing benefits to both people and wildlife.
