How long should you spend in Peak District?

You can easily spend a week touring the Peak District and exploring the area by car or on foot if you enjoy hiking. Book accommodation in a central location in one of the pretty towns and villages such as Bakewell or Matlock and use this as a base for day trips to surrounding areas.



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3 Days in the Peak District National Park
  1. Day 1. The Roaches. Lud's Church. The Lazy Trout Pub. Thor's Cave.
  2. Day 2. Chatsworth House. Bakewell. The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop. Chrome Hill.
  3. Day 3. Kinder Scout. Mam Tor. The Rambler Inn.


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Inspiring landscapes. You don't need to travel to the Alps for spectacular mountain scenery - probably the most famous reason for visiting the Peaks is its unrivalled beauty spots. Wide valleys, rolling foothills and glassy lakes and rivers make up this remote rural region.

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The Most Beautiful Places in The Peak District
  1. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale are certainly one of the most photographed spots in the Peak District, and it's easy to see why. ...
  2. Eyam Village. ...
  3. Hope Valley. ...
  4. The Roaches. ...
  5. Surprise View, Peak District.


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The Peak District National Park enjoys an extensive public transport network, enabling you to have a full day out exploring the area without using the car. Getting to the Peak District couldn't be easier by train or bus, and regular services link many of the area's most popular destinations.

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Walk on the Wild Side The public has a right of access to about 500 sq km of Access Land in the National Park. This includes moors, heaths, commons, unimproved hills and dalesides and land above 600m. Here you can wander at will without keeping to public paths.

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A Taste of the Peak District Response Walking or running shoes are also perfect for walks where the terrain is easy, like forestry tracks and non-technical paths. For day long walks, or multi-day walks and backpacking, I don't think you can beat a good sturdy pair of boots.

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In general, the Peak District is more centrally located and thus a bit easier to reach from most major cities. However, the further distance of the Lake District is often considered worth the extra travel time given its breathtaking landscapes and abundant outdoor activities.

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Derbyshire is full of quaint towns and villages, but according to research conducted by Savills, the most desirable one to set-up life in is Edensor, based in the Peak District. The village is nestled away between the hills of the national park, and its houses are detailed with iconic blue Chatsworth paint.

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Here are some of my favourite parts of the Peak District, two days is perfect for a short break, a week gives you extra time to enjoy the walks and sights, while a day trip from London or anywhere in central England is good with a little planning using travel apps.

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Bakewell is a market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, known for Bakewell pudding. It lies on the River Wye, 13 miles south-west of Sheffield. At the 2011 census, the population of the civil parish was 3,949. It was estimated at 3,695 in 2019.



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DAY-1 in Peak District:
  1. Chatsworth House. Chatsworth House is one of the top tourist attractions of the Peak District in Derbyshire. ...
  2. Explore Edensor. ...
  3. Roam around the Village of Bakewell. ...
  4. Haddon Hall, Peak District. ...
  5. Ridge Walk in Mam Tor. ...
  6. Blue John Cavern. ...
  7. Winnats Pass. ...
  8. Treak Cliff Cavern, Peak District.


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Bakewell is a busy and bustling town that I think can be explored with a good half day (probably an afternoon). The morning could be spent paying a visit to the nearby historic tourist attractions of Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall.

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Higger Tor and Burbage Rocks The iconic Peak District summit, Higger Tor, towers over the landscape of the Burbage Valley. From this mountain, you can also spot the prehistoric hillfort at Carl Wark. There are claims that Carl Wark means 'The Old Man's Fort' in Old Norse, with 'Old Man' referring to the devil.

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Of the two towns, Buxton has more facilities and more to interest the visitor (Matlock itself has little to interest the Tourist although Matlock Bath is worth a day visit).

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The Peak District's expansive and mesmerizing landscape is renowned for its picturesque views, unique wildlife, and deep historical roots.

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Unlike the Peak District, however, the Cotswold only experienced a short industrial phase in the middle ages when it was a rich wool trading centre. This resulted in many wealthy merchants building homes in the area and many of the villages were established at this time.

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