Things to do in the Peak District

Hathersage Moor

Things to do in the Peak District

Days out, hidden gems and much more

Visit Chatsworth House

This breathtaking stately home is famous for its huge garden, water features and world-class art collection. It’s a must visit for history lovers and families alike. You can wander through parkland hosting the resident deer and enjoy stunning views around the estate.

Stay at: Lickpenny Matlock Club Campsite, 12 miles away

Climb Mam Tor

Head here for the best views in Peak District National Park. The paved path to the summit leads you to a stunning panoramic sight made up of the Hope and Edale Valleys. Start your hike from charming Castleton village.

Stay at: Castleton Club Campsite - 2 miles away

Cycle the Monsal Trail

This flat route runs along a former railway line through lush countryside, lit tunnels and across the magnificent Monsal Viaduct. It’s an accessible day out for cyclists and walkers of all abilities.

Stay at: Buxton Club Campsite - 4 miles from the Blackwell Mill entrance

Stepping stones at Dovedale, Peak District

Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud

Distance: 3 miles circular

Difficulty: moderate

This is the quintessential White Peak walk. It features the famous stepping stones across the River Dove and a short, sharp ascent up the conical hill of Thorpe Cloud for a unique perspective of the limestone ravine.

Stay at: Carsington Water Club Campsite - 8 miles away from Dovedale car park

Looking a the water flowing down Lumsdale Waterfall through the trees bordered by high rock walls

Lumsdale Valley

Distance: 2 miles circular

Difficulty: easy

A true hidden gem of the Peak District. This walk takes you through a steep, wooded gorge featuring a series of cascading waterfalls and the romantic ruins of 18th-century water-powered mills. Bring your camera!

Stay at: Lickpenny Matlock Club Campsite - 1 mile away

Poolsbrook Lake

Distance: 2 miles circular

Difficulty: easy

Just outside the National Park itself, this is a gentle, level circuit around the Poolsbrook’s main lake. It’s ideal for a morning stroll. The park is reclaimed colliery land and is now a haven for birdlife and wildflowers.

Stay at: Poolsbrook Country Park Club Campsite - in Poolsbrook Country Park

Walking in the Peak District: a guide

Our ultimate guide to walking takes you through everything you need to know before heading out into the Peak District elements, including the best UK Club campsites to stay at.

A person sitting high on a rock on the top of Stanage Edge looking out over the rolling hills that go on more miles under a blue sky of white clouds

The top 10 Peak District walks

See our round up of the best Peak District walks here, covering every corner of Britain’s very first National Park.

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Scenic waterfalls in the Peak District

In this piece, we'll take you through some of the Peak District National Park's best natural waters and show you where to admire them from.

Buxton

This Peak District spa town is renowned for its elegant Georgian architecture, natural thermal springs and its spectacular Devonshire Dome, which was built in 1880.

Stay at: Buxton Club Campsite - 2 miles away

Bakewell

Home of the famous pudding, Bakewell sits on the banks of the River Wye in the heart of the National Park. It’s the ultimate meeting point where visitors admire quaint courtyards and its five-arched stone bridge.

Stay at: Lickpenny Matlock Club Campsite - 12 miles away

Leek

Just on the National Park’s edge, this Staffordshire town is a treasure trove of Victorian architecture and independent shops, marrying perfectly with a Peak District holiday.

Stay at: Blackshaw Moor Club Campsite - 3 miles away

parkrun

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual Saturday morning stroller, the Peak District offers some of the most scenic and atmospheric parkruns in the UK. These free, weekly, timed 5km events provide a wonderful way to enjoy the National Park.

Our top pick: Poolsbrook parkrun

Stay at: Poolsbrook Country Park Club Campsite - less than a mile from the start

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Farmers markets

The Peak District is a powerhouse of artisan production, and there is no better way to stock your caravan or motorhome cupboard than by visiting one of the region’s thriving farmers' markets.

Our top pick: Bakewell markets - Monday weekly and every last Saturday of the month

Stay at: Lickpenny Matlock Club Campsite - 12 miles away

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Theatre shows

As home to some of the most atmospheric performances in the country, the Peak District provides a world-class cultural escape. Whether you’re looking for the West End, a comedy or concert, you’ll have an unforgettable evening out.

Our top pick: Buxton Opera House

Stay at: Buxton Club Campsite - 2 miles away

Gallery

Millstone Edge near Hathersage

Photo by Simon Parker

A beautiful array of colours shades of orange and greens leading to bright green hilly grassland with a forest of trees to the left spread into the distance under a cloudy by blue sky

View from Mam Tor

Photo by Emily Holding

Near Kinder Scout

Member photo by Haydn Emmett

Lickpenny Matlock Club Campsite

Member photo by Oliver Withington

Stanage Edge

Mam Tor

Photo by Frances Parish

A solo paraglider floating in clear skies over the Peak District

Matlock Bath

Photo Amanda Gill

Near Chatsworth House

Member photo by Paul Mason

A small dog facing out, on a wall beside a pond of water, looking out over the forest of tress with the sunlight breaking through

The Roaches

Photo by John Ager

a motorhome parked beside the empty road as the sun sets over the Yorkshire Dales

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