The Rambler Inn has one of those Peak District locations that immediately suggests leaving the car alone for a while. It's in Edale, close to the railway station and surrounded by the hills of the Dark Peak, making it a natural base or stopping point for a day spent exploring on foot.

Edale is famously associated with the start of the Pennine Way, but you don't have to be setting off on a long-distance trail to enjoy the walking here. The surrounding valley gives access to routes towards Kinder Scout and the high moorland, alongside shorter possibilities when you want a less demanding day.

The railway makes the location even more useful. The Hope Valley line connects Edale with places including Hope, Bamford, Hathersage and Grindleford, creating opportunities for linear walks where you don't have to retrace your steps simply to get back to the car.

It's worth leaving some time for Edale itself too. The appeal of this part of the Peak District isn't only reaching the highest ground; the village, valley and views towards the surrounding hills are all part of the experience.