Active Peak District

Get Active in the Outdoors

The Peak District is the perfect setting for you to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities all year-round and so easy to get to.

Get out there and try something new – you’re sure to find something to suit!

Many of the activities are free and they all have the added bonus of improving your health and well-being.

From spectacular, wide open moorland to more secluded limestone dales, the Peak District has so much to offer. Call in at one of the Peak District National Park's Visitor Centres for guidance and advice.

For full details on what exciting activities are available to you in the Peak District read on..

Walking in the Peak District

Perhaps best known as walking country, the Peak District National Park offers a spectacular variety of scenery and routes to be explored – from steep sided limestone dales to the dramatic high moorlands. There is something for everyone – individuals, families and groups – whether you want a challenging hike or a short stroll

Guided Walks and Events in the Peak District

There are walks and events suitable for everyone and many are accessible by public transport.

You can download and print a copy of the guided walks list for 2012 by clicking on the link.

Cycling in the Peak District

The Peak District’s off-road network of cycling trails is ideal for family cycling and there are cycle hire centres offering bikes to suit all ages and abilities. There are miles of quiet country lanes to discover by bike. For experienced mountain bikers, the remote moorland bridleways can provide more of a challenge.

Cycling is a fun, healthy way to explore and see the stunning countryside of the Peak District. For more information read on...