Nature & Outdoors
Connect with nature and get away from it all in Britain's original National Park.
Connecting to nature is deeper than just spending time outside; it is about feeling part of the natural world and not separate from it. Whether you're looking for outdoor activities such as walking, climbing and caving, or somewhere to switch off and relax after a day of exploring, the Peak District and Derbyshire is the ultimate base for a nature inspired holiday.
Taking a walk or cycle ride around one of Derbyshire or the Peak District’s reservoirs such as Carsington Water, Tittesworth Reservoir, Ladybower Reservoir or Derwent Reservoir, is a lovely way to spend a day. With their flat surfaces and easy-going, level routes, they can provide the perfect place for a circular waterside walk.
You’ll be spoilt for choice with lots of hills to climb and dales to explore too, with crystal-clear rivers at iconic beauty spots such as Lathkill Dale and Dovedale attracting visitors from near and far.
A walk along one of the Peak District or Derbyshire’s canals or rivers are often full of interesting local wildlife, beautiful views and more often than not they come with a rich history too. As well as providing peaceful tranquil and laid-back walks, rivers and canals in the Peak District and Derbyshire also have connections to the Industrial Revolution.
Start planning your nature inspired adventure today.
Featured Nature & Outdoors Businesses
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Sandybrook Lodges
Sandybrook Lodges provide luxury self catering lodges (some with hot tubs) on our 5 star holiday park. With just 53 lodges Sandybrook is a small…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Heights of Abraham
Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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The Bareca at Bike & Boot Leisure Hotels
The Bareca (Bar-restaurant-café) is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner to both residents and non-residents serving a Mediterranean style menu,…
Open today: 11:00am - 10:30pm
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Atlow Mill
Atlow Mill - beautifully appointed holiday homes for groups of 8 - 10 people, tucked away in their own private valley surrounded by rolling hills, a…
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Treak Cliff Cavern
Visit an underground wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home of the unique mineral Blue John stone
Solomon's Temple
Solomon’s Temple, also known as Grin Low Tower, is a Victorian fortified hill marker at the summit of Grin Low Hill near the spa town of Buxton.
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Sandybrook Lodges
Sandybrook Lodges provide luxury self catering lodges (some with hot tubs) on our 5 star holiday park. With just 53 lodges Sandybrook is a small…
Nature & Outdoors Events
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Accessible Garden Tour
A shorter and slower tour with the garden team looking into the workings of the Chatsworth Production Garden or Rock Garden, suitable for wheelchairs…
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Chatsworth Garden & Plant Fair
Meet specialist plant nurseries and garden experts, and experience a variety of talks and tours, plus live music and local food.
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The Big Tree Climb - Relaxed Session at Chatsworth
Climb the tallest trees in Stand Wood under relaxed and supportive expert guidance.
Nature & Outdoors Offers
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REMAINING JUNE & JULY AVAILABILITY at Walker Peak…
Our 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage located down a quiet lane in Wirksworth is an ideal base for a Peak District stay. REMAINING MAY & JUNE…
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10% discount for couples offer for The Orchards!
Warm and spacious cottage surrounded by meadows and bluebell woods. Fabulous views and walks from the door. Close to the picturesque village of Ilam.
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Something for the Weekend at The Bike and Boot
Stay 2/3 nights at the weekend & get your cheapest night 1/2 price!
Nature & Outdoors Trails
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Corbar Cross walk from Buxton Station
Discover the beauty of Corbar Woods on this short circular walk. If you do this walk in April or May, you will be greeted by an abundance of…
Hope Valley Cycle Routes - Abney and Eyam Loop
A 14 mile bike ride of highs and lows around Hathersage.
Hartington - The Dales of the River Dove Walk
This beautiful walk starts and ends in the pretty Peak District village of Hartington and takes you beside the sparkling River Dove through some of…
The Kinder Loop - Hadfield to Rushup bridleway
A beautiful horse-riding route through the heart of the Peak District.
Nature & Outdoors Itineraries
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A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
Cycle The White Peak Loop in 2 days
A long distance cycling challenge of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.
Peak District classics: Hope Valley itinerary
Taking in some of the best views and most picturesque places in the Hope Valley, this varied tour would make an excellent weekend or midweek break.
Walk The White Peak Loop in 4 days
A long distance walking challenge of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.
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