Is the Peak District good for walking?

Perhaps best known as walking country, the Peak District National Park offers a spectacular variety of scenery and routes to be explored – from steep sided limestone dales to the dramatic high moorlands.



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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 Peak District is famous for the ancient tradition of well dressing. The world's earliest recorded example of the art was at Tissington in 1349. More than 70 Peak District villages still take part in well dressings, which started as thanksgivings for pure water.

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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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However, two days will allow you to speed visit a few of the Peak's highlights. So, having done many trips across the national park, I thought I'd share my favourite Peak District weekend road trip itinerary, which suggests where to go and what to see within two days and two nights.

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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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Better still, the area has a wealth of free attractions and activities for all ages to enjoy. From fantastic places to picnic, to play areas and nature sites to go wild in and plenty of wonders to admire, the Peak District and Derbyshire is the perfect destination for any budget.

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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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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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7 Wonders of the Peak
  • Chatsworth House.
  • Peak Cavern.
  • Mam Tor.
  • Eldon Hole.
  • St. Anne's Well.
  • Poole's Cavern.
  • Ebbing & Flowing Well.
  • Peveril Castle.


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Whatever you are looking for, the Peak District National Park is overflowing with romance and excitement – from epic views to characterful villages waiting to be explored, you'll soon find the perfect place to spend a romantic day out.

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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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