Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Peak District National Park

Gritstone Edges, Limestone Dales, and Classic English Countryside

The Peak District National Park is one of England’s most iconic landscapes for walking holidays and outdoor adventures — a place where windswept moorland meets dramatic gritstone edges, peaceful limestone dales, and some of the most accessible hillwalking in the UK. Stretching across the heart of the Midlands, the park offers rugged ridgelines, ancient footpaths, and expansive views that feel wild yet welcoming.

From the open moors of Kinder Scout to the green valleys of Dovedale and Monsal Dale, the Peak District blends geological variety with timeless rural character. Walkers can follow legendary long-distance routes like the Pennine Way, explore villages such as Castleton, Edale, and Bakewell, or wander through river-cut gorges and wildflower meadows. Whether you’re climbing to a high plateau or strolling beside a winding river, every corner of the Peak District brings another memorable journey on foot.

Where to Walk

Pennine Way (Start at Edale)

The famous 268-mile National Trail begins in the Peak District, climbing from Edale onto Kinder Scout’s rugged plateau before continuing north into the Pennines.

Kinder Scout & Jacob’s Ladder

A classic Peak District hike onto the highest point in the park, offering sweeping views, peat bog landscapes, and dramatic gritstone scenery.

Mam Tor & The Great Ridge

One of the most photographed walks in England, following a spectacular ridgeline between Mam Tor and Lose Hill above Castleton and Edale.

Dovedale & Thorpe Cloud

A gentle but breathtaking valley walk beside the River Dove, known for its stepping stones, caves, and limestone cliffs.

Monsal Trail

A traffic-free route following an old railway line through tunnels and across viaducts, ideal for relaxed walking and cycling.

Stanage Edge

A long gritstone escarpment famous for climbing and panoramic views across the Dark Peak — perfect for airy, open moorland walking.

Highlights

• A blend of dramatic gritstone edges, wild moorland, and peaceful limestone dales.
• The start of the Pennine Way at Edale.
• Classic walking landscapes such as Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, and Dovedale.
• Historic villages, stone bridges, and traditional Peak District scenery.
• Accessible trails for all abilities, from valley paths to high ridges.

Adventure Highlights

• Hike Kinder Scout for rugged high-level views.
• Walk the Great Ridge from Mam Tor to Lose Hill.
• Explore limestone gorges along the River Dove or River Wye.
• Cycle the Monsal Trail through tunnels and across viaducts.
• Photograph dramatic sunsets from Stanage Edge or Bamford Edge.