Best Views in the Peak District
The Peak District offers some of the most spectacular views in the UK, from the dramatic gritstone edges to the rolling hills of the White Peak. These villages and towns offer the best vantage points to appreciate the beauty of the National Park.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Bamford
Bamford offers spectacular views from Bamford Edge over the Hope Valley, Ladybower Reservoir and the Derwent Valley.
Baslow
Baslow offers stunning views from Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge over the Derwent Valley and the Chatsworth Estate.
Curbar
Curbar offers magnificent views from Curbar Edge over the Derwent Valley and the surrounding countryside.
Earl Sterndale
Earl Sterndale offers stunning views of the Upper Dove Valley and the distinctive Parkhouse and Chrome Hills.
Edale
Edale offers breathtaking views of Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Win Hill and the Edale Valley from all directions.
Froggatt
Froggatt offers spectacular views from Froggatt Edge over the Derwent Valley and the surrounding countryside.
Hollinsclough
Hollinsclough offers stunning views of the ‘Dragon’s Back’ – Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill – and the surrounding White Peak countryside.
Over Haddon
Over Haddon offers glorious views over Lathkill Dale and the surrounding White Peak countryside.
Parwich
Parwich offers stunning views of the Derbyshire hills and the surrounding White Peak countryside.
Rainow
Rainow offers views over the Cheshire Plain and, on clear days, all the way to the distant Welsh hills.
Stanton in Peak
Stanton in Peak offers spectacular views from Stanton Moor over the surrounding countryside.
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For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide.