Kinder, Edale and the High Peak

Important notice -

Our countryside places in the High Peak remain open for local people to exercise. The safety of our staff, volunteers & local communities remains our priority. We urge visitors to follow Government rules & stay local. Visit gov.uk for the latest.

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

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A family enjoying the outdoors in autumn or winter

Visiting information for this winter 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Kinder, Edale and the High Peak

Things to see and do

Being prepared for your winter walk or hike, helps to ensure that your time in the outdoors is safe and enjoyable

What to expect  

Our outdoor spaces remain open for local communities for their daily form of exercise. Please read this article to find everything you need to know about what is open and what to expect from your time spent in the High Peak. We strongly urge people to follow the latest national lockdown information from the government to help keep you and others safe.

Planting flowers that attract our chief pollinators like bees and butterflies, is a great way to help nature

A promise for nature 

After a year where our outdoor spaces proved vital to us all, we are looking at lots of different ways everyone can make a promise for nature, be it big or small, it all helps.

A family playing their part to help nature, by keeping their four-legged companion on a lead

Protect the invisible: Take the lead 

Exploring the Peak District with your four-legged friend is a great way to enjoy the beautiful landscape, and we welcome well behaved dogs on leads.

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Our work

Impression of High Peak Moors Plan

High Peak Moors Vision and Plan 

What makes our High Peak moorland so special? Is it the spectacular scenery, the wildlife, the wide open space, or the fact that they are a life support system helping to clean our water and keep carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere? Find out more about why we are working so hard to protect these moors for the future.

badger, sunlight

Badgers in Edale 

Deep in a hidden corner of the Edale valley, a group dedicated of experts are actively working to combat a disease which threatens the delicate balance of this special place. Read on to discover more about the important work.

The many stages of repairing the Pennine Way

Repairing the Pennine Way 

Discover more about how our Estate Team have helped to repair the popular Pennine Way.

mountain hare sitting on snow, Dark Peak, Derbyshire

Moorland dwelling mountain hares 

Discover more about the elusive and beautiful mountain hares from Ranger Steve.

Volunteer Lucy Atkinson braved the wet and wild weather for a day on the moors

A day on the moors 

Volunteer Lucy Atkinson tells us more about her sphagnum moss planting experience on the wilds of the Dark Peak moorlands and the health and wellbeing benefits that volunteering brings.

Heather Hunt organised Friends and family to help plant trees to commemorate Chris Hunt's life

A legacy for the trees 

Read on to discover more about how a legacy donation and a hardy group of volunteers, helped us with our Clough Woodland Project.

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History

Our history and legacies

This imagery represents students from Outwood Academy City voicing the urgency and importance of protecting and connecting to the natural environment.

The LoudsPEAKer Legacy 

LoudsPEAKer is an inspiring and vital exhibition curated by artists Trish and Nick from INSTAR, that connects young people in Sheffield to the dramatic Dark Peak landscape.

The trespassers gather at the quarry

Milestone moments in Dark Peak's past 

Learn more about the people and events that have shaped Kinder, Edale and Dark Peak over the years.

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Join or give

Our lovely volunteers that helped to engage and inspire our visitors on the BE KINDER trail

Volunteering across the Peak District  

Discover more about how our volunteers are helping to support a variety of different departments, projects and teams across the Peak District.

Help look after the places you love and enjoy even more special places with National Trust membership

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

The sheer joy of walking through woodlands rich in wildlife and trees

Peak District Appeal: Woods for the Future 

Find out more about how you can help support our Woods for the Future project so that our rangers and volunteers can continue to provide a haven for wildlife and a space for visitors to reconnect to nature.

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