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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.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit in the Peak District and Derbyshire

A family of visitors walk down a grassy path through the Pleasure Grounds towards the south front of the house at Calke Abbey on a summer's day
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Calke Abbey 

The un-stately home and country estate

Derby, Derbyshire

Partially open today
The East view of Hardwick from the East Court
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Hardwick 

An Elizabethan masterpiece

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire with visitors on the bridge in the foreground
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Kedleston Hall 

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

Derby, Derbyshire

Fully open today
A child walking along a fallen tree holding an adult's hand with another child playing on a tree in the background
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Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors 

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

near Sheffield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
A view over the Italian gardens at Ilam Park looking out to the hills of the White Peak with Thorpe Cloud in the distance
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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak 

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

Ashbourne, Staffordshire

Fully open today
Walkers on the path up to Kinder Scout, Edale, Derbyshire
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Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak 

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

Derbyshire

Fully open today
Deer in front of The Cage at Lyme Park, House and Garden
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Lyme 

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

Stockport, Cheshire

Fully open today
A view of the water tower, positioned on a slight grassy hill with a large tree to the left at Staunton Harold
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Staunton Harold 

Countryside space with wildflower meadows, woodland walks and open water

Melbourne, Derbyshire

Fully open today
A view of a bench between the trees surrounded by grass and overlooking the reservoir at Foremark
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Foremark 

Nature reserve with woodland walks, grass heathland and open water

Derbyshire

Fully open today

Walking in Derbyshire and the Peak District

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

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

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Walking
DistanceMiles: 10 (km: 16)
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.
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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.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)
Family of three walking through Longshaw during Autumn

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.

Get involved

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

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.

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

Sustainable Travel

Cycling at Kinver Edge, Staffordshire
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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.

Upcoming events

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Walk the Ethels: Back Tor & Lost Lad 

Kinder, Edale and the High Peak, Derbyshire

A moderate circular guided walk summiting Back Tor and Lost Lad starting from Fairholmes Visitor Centre.

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13 Sep 2024
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10:00 to 14:30
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Pooch Passport 

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Pooch Passport has arrived at The Children's Country House at Sudbury from 1 September to 28 February 2025.

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13 Sep 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 168 other dates or times
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Material Power: Let the textiles do the talking 

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

A celebration of tapestry, embroidery and appliqué. Discover how Bess of Hardwick’s exquisite textile collection tells her story.

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13 Sep to 3 Nov 2024
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11:00 to 15:30
+ 51 other dates or times
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Kayak on the Ponds: Kayak Hire 

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Experience kayaking on the ponds at Hardwick in this brand new experience!

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14 Sep to 29 Sep 2024
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10:00 to 11:00
+ 19 other dates or times
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Heritage Open Day: discovering family connections at Calke Abbey 

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire

Bring along the family this Heritage Open Day and discover your connection to Calke Abbey.

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14 Sep 2024
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10:00 to 15:00
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Heritage Open Day: A Walk to the Deercote 

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Starting from the Children's Country House at Sudbury, this 4km guided walk will include visiting Vernon's Folly (the 18th century Deercote) and historic square pond.

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14 Sep to 15 Sep 2024
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11:00 to 12:40
+ 3 other dates or times
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'A Virtuous Woman' by Layla Khoo 

Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Reimagine the 'Lost Embroidery' at Hardwick Hall: Join Layla Khoo and stitch the fabric of modern virtue through creative participation.

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14 Sep to 3 Nov 2024
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11:00 to 15:30
+ 14 other dates or times
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Ilam Park: Autumn: YHA Festival of Walking: Thors Cave Guided Walk 

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Ashbourne, Staffordshire

Venture through the Peak District's Manifold Valley, taking in views of Thor’s Cave, the River Manifold and Ilam Park.

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15 Sep 2024
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10:00 to 16:00
Visitors exploring the sand dunes and the woodland at Formby, Liverpool

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.