This beautiful 5.5 mile walk between Eyam and Stoney Middleton is a great way to see this area. The route is a Figure of 8, with historic Eyam providing the start, middle and end point. You could do both circles with a break in the middle, or choose to complete either one on its own. The first half of the Figure of 8 takes you out of Eyam, past the Riley Graves and down into Stoney Middleton. The second half takes you through Eyam and out in the other direction, offering splendid views over the village from Eyam Edge before returning to your start point.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Flash
The little Peak District village of Flash in Staffordshire has the distinction of being the highest village in England, and anyone who has ever visited on a snowy or windy day will be able to confirm that wholeheartedly! Flash is surrounded by wild open countryside on the southern slopes of Axe Edge Moor, south west of Buxton. It's also close to the popular beauty spot of Three Shire Heads, where Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire meet at a collection of picturesque pools, waterfalls and stone bridges.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Froggatt, Curbar and Baslow Edges Walk
For a walk along some of the finest gritstone edges in the Derbyshire Peak District, with spectacular views in all directions, it's hard to beat this route across Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge with the wide vistas of the stunning Derwent Valley laid out below. This 8 mile walk takes you along all three edges and then descends gently on moorland trails and returns to the start point via the pretty villages of Curbar, Calver, Froggatt and Grindleford, on country lanes, field tracks and shady woodland paths alongside the River Derwent.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Gulliver’s Kingdom, Matlock
For those with younger families, the wonderful theme park of Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock Bath is a real treat. It’s especially designed for children aged between 2 and 13, with a wide range of rides, attractions and themed areas – from the Western World to Smuggler’s Wharf. There’s an exciting Log Flume and Drop Tower, as well as a Log Roller Coaster and a Pirate Ship. Aspiring digger drivers will also love the JCB Zone in Lilliput Land!
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is rightly acclaimed as one of the most beautiful medieval manor houses in the whole of England, and we believe it’s an absolute must-see for any visitor to the Peak District. Its castellated stone walls are covered with ivy and climbing roses, and its perfect setting overlooking the River Wye is straight out of a romantic fairytale. Parts of Haddon Hall date back to the 12th Century and it is very well-preserved, with most of it unchanged since the days of Henry VIII. The rooms at Haddon all offer fascinating glimpses into its history, with the Banqueting Hall, Chapel and Kitchens being of particular note. The beauty outside is possibly even greater than that within; the gardens are justifiably famous and the Elizabethan...
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Hardwick Hall
Just on the edge of the Peak District National Park you'll find the magnificent Hardwick Hall. Built by the formidable Bess of Hardwick in the 1590s, it's a wonderful example of an Elizabethan country house, set on a hilltop position overlooking the Derbyshire countryside. Outside there are also extensive formal gardens, parkland with family woodland trails, a lovely restaurant and a National Trust gift shop.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Hartington
This very pretty Peak District village is situated towards the south of the Peak District National Park, and can be combined with a visit to Dovedale if you have the time. Hartington has everything you could hope for from a Peak District village: a duck pond in the centre, houses of mellow stone on twisty lanes, great country pubs … and even a famous cheese shop!
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