Top Things to do in Peak District National Park
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Things to do in Peak District National Park, England: The Best Outdoor Activities
When it comes to outdoor activities, the Peak District National Park is the whole package. Located in the north of England, the park offers everything from horse riding to rock climbing, windsurfing to paragliding, plus walking trails galore. One trail, Derwent Valley Heritage Way, allows you to take in the area’s open landscape while also showcasing its industrial roots. Discovering hidden underground formations at such spots as Titan Cave (the highest natural cavern in the U.K.) is another popular pastime. Best of all, there are camp- and RV sites throughout so guests can settle into these surroundings.
Restaurants in Peak District National Park
1. Kinder Scout
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5.0 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By amdgriggs - Sheffield, United Kingdom
I’ve been walking on and around Kinder for nearly 60 years now and it’s probably my favourite place in England for grand walking, certainly if all the places you can reach easily from Sheffield. It boasts a couple of true classic routes (eg up Grindsbrook from Edale, round the southern edge of the plateau westward to Edale Rocks and then down Jacobs Ladder and via Upper Booth, with options to go up Ringing Roger to start to avoid the Grindsbrook crowds, and to extend by heading north across the plateau to Kinder Gates and Kinder Downfall before heading south along the western edge to Jacobs Ladder) - great walks and spectacular in good weather but also never to be underestimated. Kinder is very different in cold, wet or misty weather - I well remember wintry walks on Kinder with my dad as a child, but also more recent occasions when I’ve marvelled at inexperienced and under-equipped walkers up there in descending mist with no map or compass and only a sketchy idea where they want to be. There’s a reason the Edale Mountain Rescue Team is so busy.... Things have changed in the past few years and much of the popular stretch of the plateau edge from Grindsbrook to Jacobs Ladder is now well-engineered with millstone slabs (to control erosion; the centre of the plateau also has far more vegetation than 60 years ago, thanks to extensive replanting of heather and the construction of hundreds of leaky dams which have prevented the further erosion of many of the peat hags. My favourite sections to walk are now some of the quieter and more remote areas at the eastern or northern ends of the plateau, where there are a surprising number of clear but little-used paths and some wonderful rock outcrops. A great walk is to walk up to Hope Cross (eg from Bagshaw Bridge on the Edale side), up to the plateau and then do as long an anti-clockwise circuit as you have the energy for, cutting across to the south side at one of the narrower points and using your navigation skills. There are also paths across the plateau, most not shown on OS maps but clearly shown on (eg) Open CycleMap, which comes free with the ViewRanger app. There’s another fine walk too from the Snake Inn west up Ashop Clough to Ashop Head, then east along the plateau’s northern edge before descending again off Fairbrook Naze. Kinder gets really popular at weekends and in good weather - good to see, of course, and not surprising too as it’s also the start of the Pennine Way - and it’s always good to know there are quieter parts which are just as dramatic and just as wild: check out the iconic Kinder Gates, or the Madwoman’s Stone. Very highly recommended.
2. Wandering Duck Canal Boat Tours
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Wandering Duck is the unique canal boat experience. They offer day tours for small groups of up to 8 people. Their day tours are hands-on; have a go at steering their 69ft Narrowboat, or help work the locks.
3. Peak Cycling UK
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Peak Cycling are the Peak District cycling experts. We offer short and longer guided road & gravel cycling tours, and mountain bike skills training for beginners or if you want to develop your skills. We will take you to the very best bits, whether you are looking for challenging road climbs (we have plenty) or exciting technical mountain biking terrain (and those too), or something in between.
4. Pure Outdoor Ltd.
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5.0 based on 749 reviews
Pure Outdoor provide hillwalking, climbing, caving, mountain biking, first aid, international trekking and mountaineering courses from our base in the Peak District. Book online and enjoy a fun, friendly, professional and personalized approach to outdoor learning from skilled instructors. We boast excellent facilities on our Peak District courses from our dedicated outdoor training centre which provides a unique facility for all customers to enjoy.
5. Peak Mountaineering
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5.0 based on 599 reviews
Peak Mountaineering is a specialist provider of mountain activities based in the heart of the Peak District National Park. We offer climbing, navigation, hillwalking, scrambling, expeditions and national governing body qualifications to everyone from families to adults. We are also ITC first aid trainers and we can manage all your personal or professional first aid training requirements. Join us in the Peak District for a great adventure and a very warm welcome.
6. Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill
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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!
7. Twin Peaks Outdoor Activities
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
We provide high quality adventurous activities delivered to highest standards by experienced and qualified instructors providing courses for enthusiastic people wanting to go further, deeper and create memories that will last for a life time.
8. Tideswell Dale Walk
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Dolomite Training
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5.0 based on 276 reviews
An outdoor activity company based in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Delivering adventurous activities and team building for individuals, groups, businesses and the education sector. We deliver activities to suit every need and at every level, get in touch to discuss a course today!• Climbing• Caving• Mountain Biking• Abseiling (including sponsored events throughout the UK)• Navigation Training• Guided Walks• Stream Scrambling• Challenge Days• Bespoke Activity Programmes• Team Building• Team Bonding.
10. Curbar Edge
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By philipj311 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Using the national trust car park, as a starting point we enjoyed a lovely fine day with great views from the edge an it was a circular walk back along white edge. The scenery an surrounding countryside is stunning with such panoramic views .
