Best things to do in the Peak District
It might be called the Peak District, but you definitely don’t need to break a sweat in order to see some of the area’s most beautiful landscapes. Whether you’re looking for fabulous photography spots, quiet dales that avoid the crowds, or simply the well known showstoppers, we have you covered in our easy Peak District walks guide.
The easy trail between Higger Tor and Over Owler Tor is the perfect sunset stroll. It’s also one of the best places in the whole of the Peak District to see the incredible heather bloom, which completely blankets the moors and hillsides, creating a magical sea of purple amongst the green. We’re sharing all the trail details, including track conditions and how to park for free.
The Salt Cellar is one of the Peak District’s best loved photography spots. This unusually shaped rock formation sits high on Derwent Edge, overlooking Ladybower Reservoir and Derwent Valley. It’s especially stunning at sunset. We’re sharing the shortest, easiest route to get there.
Three Shires Head is one of the prettiest wild swimming spots in the Peak District, with two pools which sit at the bottom of picturesque waterfalls. We’re sharing the quickest, easiest route to get there, which is less than a 20 minute walk.
Whilst many of the Peak District’s best known walks involve a fair amount of hills, there are some real gems which are entirely flat. The Lathkill Dale walk is one of them. We’re sharing what to expect on the trail, as well as where to find the hidden mines.
The Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale circular walk is a gorgeous route through several of the peaks prettiest dales. There’s even the chance to visit an ancient cave that used to be home to a hermit in the 19th century. We’re sharing directions, difficulty and trail conditions.
Bamford Edge is one of the best short walks in the Peak District. We’re sharing the easiest walk to reach the incredible views and where to find the best photography spots.
Eyam is best known as the plague village. After going into voluntary quarantine to stop the spread of the disease, villagers could no longer attend church services inside. The vicar took to preaching from Cucklet Delf, now known as Cucklet Church. Today you can visit the limestone cavern via a short easy walk from the village. Here’s how to find it.
We’re sharing the quickest route to reach Waterfall Swallet, which is not signposted, as well as the best conditions to visit and what to expect from the walk.
This easy walk showcases the best of England’s most famous forest. You’ll visit Britain’s biggest oak tree - Major Oak - that is thought to be one of Robin Hood’s main hideouts. You’ll also pass a series of other giant oaks, with gnarled and twisted branches that look like something out of a fairytale. We’re sharing directions, difficulty and trail conditions.
The Upper Derwent Valley is stunning at any time of year, but if you’re lucky enough to be visiting during autumn you will be treated to a real spectacle. We’re sharing exactly what to expect from the trail, and all the best spots for autumn colour.
We’re sharing the two quickest routes to visit the stunning Lumsdale Falls, including directions, difficulty and trail conditions.
The Kinder Scout via Kinder Downfall circular walk is one of the best in the Peak District. The scenery is spectacular and it’s a relatively easy walk, despite taking you to the highest point in the Peaks. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the track, including directions, difficulty and trail conditions.
If you’re looking for a fun but short adventure at the Roaches, this is it. You don’t have to do a really long walk to explore the best of the wild and wonderful rock formations if you follow our route. We’re sharing directions, plus trail conditions and what it’s like to go for sunset.
This easy Chee Dale circular walk has so much variety. You’ll walk through a beautiful gorge, take in two sets of stepping stones - which see far fewer crowds than the ones at Dovedale- as well several fun abandoned tunnels. We’re sharing the route as well as what to expect from the trail conditions.
This easy circular walk on Stanton Moor takes in the Cork Stone - which you can climb if you dare - the Nine Ladies Stone Circle and lots of gorgeous open moorland. It’s at its most beautiful during the heather season which blankets the moor between late July and early September. We’re sharing the route and what to expect from the trail conditions.
This gorgeous circuit walk at Mam Tor offers spectacular views, taking in one of the UK’s most popular ridge lines, a gorgeous limestone valley and even the chance to stop for lunch in the village halfway. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including trail conditions and directions.
This easy Dovedale walk is one of the best in the Peak District, with gorgeous river views, secret caves and a stunning village where you can grab a cup of tea halfway. If you’re up for a little more exertion you can climb Thorpe Cloud for some incredible views.
Padley Gorge is a spectacular patch of ancient woodland that looks like something from a fairytale. We’re sharing an easy circular walk through the gorge, with an optional side trail to visit the cafe at Longshaw Estate.
The Chrome Hill Walk offers some fabulous views, including one of the best photography spots in the Peak District. The walk can be easy or adventurous depending on your preference and we’re sharing both routes in this guide, including exactly what to expect from the scrambles.
Thors Cave is a photographer’s dream and it's easy to see why it's become so popular. We're sharing the easiest route to reach it, how to beat the crowds, and what it's like to visit for sunset.
We’re sharing the quickest, easiest walk to discover the magical Lud’s Church. The easy track takes less than 30 minutes and then you’ll be transported to an otherworldly chasm, with towering walls dripping in moss.