Kinder Scout is arguably the most impressive place to walk in the Peak District and many people have this on their bucket list. The views from the plateau on a clear day are incredible and the landscape feels wild and untouched. There are two main options to climb Kinder Scout. You can either walk up …
Sandwiched between Great Ridge and the Kinder Scout in the Peak District, with a direct train from Manchester and Sheffield, the village of Edale is a fantastic base for hikers, and a popular campsite for families here is Newfold Farm. Indeed, this campsite features in our top Peak District family campsites and is often recommended …
Idyllically situated on the banks of the River Wye, Bakewell is a lovely market town for an afternoon stroll past mellow stone buildings to quaint courtyards showcasing local art work, before popping into a cosy café for a pot of tea and slice of Bakewell pudding. It’s the most popular (and busiest) town within the Peak District …
The Manifold Way (not to be mistaken with the Manifold Trail) is a mostly traffic-free footpath and cycle route in the Peak District, that’s great for families. It runs for 12.7km (7.9 miles) through Staffordshire’s Peak District, from Hulme End to the north and Waterhouses to the south, following the route of the disused Leek …
The days are getting shorter and there’s a chill in the air. Hot chocolate season is here, and that warm cup of cocoa has replaced the homemade ice-cream bribe on our Peak District family walks. Added marshmallows and whipped cream are a must, of course, for that perfect hug in a mug to warm up …
Brick Corner is now closed and there are no plans to reopen 🥺 If your kids are Lego fans, then a visit to the family-run Brick Corner café in Buxton is an absolute must. Here there are boxes galore of Lego for your kids to play with and let their imaginations go wild, whilst parents …
Bank House Farm Campsite is repeatedly recommended as one of the best Peak District campsites for families by members in the Peak District Kids Facebook Group. So much so, that the Peak Disrtict Kids team thought we should go and camp there ourselves for a weekend in our Mazda Bongo camper! With a sparkly-clean washblock, …
If you’re visiting the National Park and looking for a bit more comfort with your camping, then Peak District glamping is a fantastic option! You still get to embrace outdoors living, without the hassle of loading up your car with a mountain of gear. It’s a win-win! There are some fantastic glamping options across the …
Cast aglow by the setting sun, a crimson Kinder Scout overlooked the campsite whilst wild hares hopped around our camper. It would have been absolutely perfect if it weren’t for all the midges floating around. However, as a base for exploring the Peak District’s Kinder Plateau, the Hayfield campsite run by the Camping and Caravanning …
On the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District, not far from Leek, is Tittesworth Reservoir, the perfect place for families with a range of walking trails to suit all ages and abilities. There’s a couple of short accessible routes including this 2.8 km pram friendly loop. The walk offers beautiful views across Tittesworth Reservoir, sheltered …