Top Things to do in Hope Valley
Things to do in Hope Valley, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Hope Valley, United Kingdom including Stanage Edge, Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill, Padley Gorge, Treak Cliff Cavern, Derwent Bike Hire, Repair and Service Centre, Winnat's Pass, Ladybower Reservoir, Jacob's Ladder, Ladybower Fisheries, Cave Dale.
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1. Stanage Edge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By aashildg
We followed a guide book from Hathersage and it was an amazing walk with a lovely view over the Peak District.
2. Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 756 reviews
Reviewed By 677KarenL
Highly recommend this walk in the Peak District - it's a firm favourite. I love the great outdoors and this really is an area of unspoilt natural beauty. Walks for all abilities - simply from the NT car park up to the top of Mam Tor peak to take in the views or to carry on and follow the ridge all along and descend into Castletown for a walk around. It's a stunning walk that I will happily do time and time again!
3. Padley Gorge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 385gillp - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
The autumn colour in late October was stunning especially against the wet tree trunks due to recent rain. A bonus of choosing to go on a wet day was far fewer people with the same idea. It's such a beautiful place with the babbling brook, ancient twisted trees and moss covered boulders, walls and trees. Parked at Grindleford station and walked up the right hand side of the brook then across the footbridge at the top and down the other side of the brook. Ground was carpeted with leaves and rocks but as they're gritstone they're not slippery when wet like the limestone area can be. Highly recommended in autumn and I would think springtime would be lovely too.
4. Treak Cliff Cavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 738 reviews
Started as a Blue John mine over 300 years ago, Treak Cliff Cavern continues to mine, process and manufacture ornamental items and jewellery from Blue John Stone today. On the 40 minute guided tour visitors can see the most abundant veins of Blue John Stone in the world and some of the 'finest stalactites' in the Peak District. We also have a shop with a vast array of rocks and minerals from around the world. Visit our free to enter museum and read about the history of the mine and see some beautiful antique Blue John ornaments, after which you can enjoy a slice of Blue John cake and refreshments from our on site cafe while admiring the view down the valley.
Reviewed By Sozlovesholisays - Ipswich, United Kingdom
We managed to nip into the cavern just before a bus of school children arrived. We had a private tour with Lorna, she was such a knowledgeable guide as well as being amusing too. We really enjoyed the whole experience including a lovely cup of tea from the on site cafe. All the staff were so friendly it made it so much more enjoyable.
5. Derwent Bike Hire, Repair and Service Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Derwent Bike Hire, Repair and Service Centre is located at Fairholmes and forms part of a visitor complex including Visitor Centre, refreshment kiosk and ranger services. Toilets (including disabled facilities), picnic tables and seating areas are all provided on site. Popular cycling routes include beside the historic Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs through beautiful woodland. There is a car park run by Severn Trent Water and there are pay and display machines. We have a friendly and knowledgeable cycling team on hand to offer help and advice to help you hire the perfect bike for you. Repairs, servicing and second-hand bikes for sale are also available.
Reviewed By sophie_cycles
Very easy to hire bikes and perfect location to start a lovely ride around the reservoirs from. Very friendly service and fantastic, fast repairs from a knowledgeable team.
6. Winnat's Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By Chastravelman - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Really stunning views we drove up and down then managed to get parked. We had a really nice walk round and really thought how lucky we are living twenty minutes away from this beautiful place.
7. Ladybower Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 773 reviews
Reviewed By adeytaylor - Ivybridge, United Kingdom
We parked at Fairholmes car park which also houses the visitors center, bike hire (not visited), toilets and drinks/food kiosk. We paid £5 to park for the whole day but I think we could have parked in one of the small car parks close by on the road in for free! The money does go towards the upkeep of the area and I think it's good value. We visited the centre - the lady (Karen) was especially friendly and helpful. We then went for 2 walks - one to the West of the reservoirs and one to the East (both found in Norman Taylor's book - see photo). Excellent walks with amazing views after a climb out of the valley and then back down to Derwent and Ladybower to walk back to the car park. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Paths are well marked and maintained. Suitable walks for all ages.
8. Jacob's Ladder
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By jonboy43a - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Fantastic area for mountain biking , do it on a clear and sunny day and the views are breathtaking .
9. Ladybower Fisheries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Trout fishing reservoir open to everyone. We are a stocked trout fishery with the chance of catching rainbow, blue and brown trout. If you are new or just fancy trying fly fishing we have fishing tackle available to hire. We have both bank and boat fishing available and are open 7 days a week.
10. Cave Dale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By ropentastones - St Helens, United Kingdom
To see the best views (and escape from the maddening crowds) then you need to climb up through Cave Dale. At the bottom is an interesting information board, and then a steady climb up a small rock strewn path leads up to the top and level with the castle. When you reach the top and then head right, and not through the gate, and you will see Peveril Castle. As you walk towards the castle the area at the end facing the castle is the original entrance to it. Where you are standing is actually where a small market was held selling wares to the castle inhabitants. Lovely bit of history and the views down Cave Dale and over Castleton are amazing. Definitely worth the walk up.
