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.
Skydancer returns
This year, the ‘skydancer’ has returned to the Peak District. After four years of absence, a hen harrier nest was found this spring by a volunteer on the High Peak moors, and the four chicks fledged successfully.
Peak District walks with a view
Pull your boots on and explore the beautiful landscapes we care for in the High Peak.
Bursting with Life
There's so much to look out for as you explore the Dark Peak this season.
People being inspired
The rugged beauty of the moors give so many chances to get closer to nature, which is why it is so important that we look after them forever for everyone. Whether you prefer walking, running or cycling, find out here how you can get active and explore.
Spring walking in the Dark Peak
Spring 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.
Summer days in the Dark Peak
From countryside walks, bike rides and picnics to summer hill-top star gazing, there's so much to keep you busy throughout the summer. Have you got your list of 50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4? Here's how can tick some of them off your list.
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)
Mam Tor circular walk
From the top of Mam Tor you'll be able to see across the Edale Valley and the over to the Derwent Moors.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Kinder moorland walk - a glimpse into the future
Leave the car behind on this exhilarating walk that starts from Edale station and takes you high up on the windswept Kinder plateau.
- Challenging
- 4 hours 30 mins
- 7.5 miles (12.05km)
Birdlife on the moors
There are some rare and beautiful birds to be seen on the moors. Here are just a few of them that you might see on your walk.
Visiting the Dark Peak with your dog
The Dark Peak is a great place to visit with your dog; find out more about our facilities
Winter Walks
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.
A Castleton Christmas
Take a look at the festive events to be found in Castleton this Christmas.
Mysteries of Winnats Pass
Enter a world of long ago stories- can you see where they might have happened as you walk up Winnats Pass?
Winnats Pass
Walk in the wake of a tropical sea, amidst fossils of long ago sea creatures, right in the heart of the Peak District.
The National Trust Peak District fell race trophy
Who's going to lift the trophy this year?
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)
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)
