The Dale Dike Reservoir walk oozes with calm and tranquillity as you amble through woodland and meadows following the water’s edge. Waves gently lap against the sandy shores, twisted old trees grow as close to the reservoir as possible, and the sky reflects upon the water; you can’t help but feel relaxed on this Peak District…
For those rare date days, why not treat yourselves at one of the most romantic restaurants in the Peak District? The Peak District is blessed with a wide range of eateries. Regular readers and visitors to the Peak District will be familiar with the area’s cosy pubs, most of which are really family friendly and…
The High Peak Trail in the Derbyshire Peak District follows the old railway trackbed from Dowlow, near Buxton, to Cromford. This circular Minninglow walk starts by following the trail at Minninglow, high up on the embankment, before cutting through the hillside. Kids will love playing in the old quarry and finding leftover sections of the…
Featuring the best Peak District walks from train stations and bus stops for families On sunny weekends and school holidays, parking in the Peak District can often be an absolute nightmare, and we always advise arriving before 10am to guarantee a parking spot. But if you want to avoid the parking dramas, why not ride…
The Peak District is a wonderful natural playground for kids and the best ‘apparatus’ has to be the huge boulders, which are perfect for climbing and scrambling over. In fact, we often find that the family walks kids love the most are those with areas to play on boulders. Plus there are huge benefits to…
Synonymous with delicious tarts and puddings, Bakewell is a bustling market town in the heart of the White Peak and a superb base for a family walk. With Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall on the doorstep, as well as the Monsal Trail, there are some lovely circular Bakewell walks that start and end in the…
Ramshaw Rocks is a distinct rocky outcrop that towers over the main road (A53) between Buxton and Leek on the Staffordshire side of the Peak District. It offers superb views of Hen Cloud, The Roaches, and beyond to Tittesworth Reservoir and Leek, and kids will love scrambling over the boulders here. This Ramshaw Rocks walk…
For many years, the pretty Peak District village of Castleton has been known for the abundance of caves on its doorstep. Located a short drive (or 15 minute walk) from the village centre, Treak Cliff Cavern is one of only two places in the area where the Blue John mineral is still excavated and it…
Curbar Edge offers some of the most impressive views in the Peak District and is best saved for a clear day (which also means that you should arrive early to get a parking spot). This short Curbar Edge walk leads you to the best viewpoints and returns via woodland that sits in front of the…
Here we suggest the best romantic Peak District getaways for a special weekend away with your other half. From luxury Peak District hotels, to quaint and cosy cottages, you’re sure to find something just right for that special occasion with your loved one in the UK’s oldest National Park. If your idea of a romantic…