Is it worth going to the Peak District?

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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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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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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The Peak District has some of the purest natural mineral water in the world, and is famous for brands including Buxton and Ashbourne. The water is naturally filtered during its long journey through hundreds of metres of porous rock. The water that emerges today from some sources fell as rain up to 5,000 years ago.

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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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If you're in a rush: The Peak District, located centrally in England, offers a unique blend of steep limestone valleys, dramatic millstone grit edges, and rolling hills. In contrast, the larger Lake District boasts lusher green valleys, tranquil lakes, and towering fells.

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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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The Peak District and Derbyshire is an outdoor paradise, packed with things to see and do. Better still, the area has a wealth of free attractions and activities for all ages to enjoy.

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Many of the most picturesque towns and villages in the Peak District make great hubs for further exploring this massive and beautiful part of England.

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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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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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Yorkshire Dales are much more diverse by scenery, and much more attractive. Peak District has plenty to offer too. You can't really miss with both, but Yorkshire Dales seem yummier.

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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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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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Bakewell is the largest settlement and only town in the national park and the site of the National Park Authority offices. Its five-arched bridge over the River Wye dates from the 13th century.

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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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Strenuous and challenging routes but worth the effort Chrome and Parkhouse hill are two of the peakier peaks in the Peak District, and whilst they are not the highest of hills in the area, they are certainly the steepest.

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