Experience the Peak District Countryside
The Peak District is renowned for its stunning countryside, from the rolling green hills of the White Peak to the wild heather moorlands of the Dark Peak. These villages offer some of the most beautiful rural landscapes in the UK.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Earl Sterndale
Earl Sterndale is a small but pretty village in the Upper Dove Valley, lying in the foothills of Parkhouse and Chrome Hills.
Foolow
Foolow is a delightful White Peak village with a village green, medieval cross, and a picture-perfect duck pond surrounded by countryside.
Hope
Hope is a peaceful village in the heart of the Hope Valley, surrounded by stunning countryside and overlooked by Win Hill and Lose Hill.
Monyash
Monyash is a lovely White Peak village at the head of Lathkill Dale, surrounded by rolling fields and gentle hills.
Parwich
Parwich is an idyllic Peak District village in the Derbyshire hills, surrounded by stunning countryside and peaceful lanes.
Rainow
Rainow lies on the eastern side of the Peak District border, surrounded by stunning countryside with views to the Cheshire Plain.
Wormhill
Wormhill is a pretty village surrounded by stunning Peak District countryside, with a fascinating wolf-hunting history.
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For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide.