PEAK CONNECTIONS
Getting everyone to think about how they travel around the Peak District and National Park in a more sustainable way...
One of the most effective ways we can use public transport is during holidays and breaks, when there's more time on our side.
What could be better than letting someone else take over the driving and hassle of parking, while you sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery?
Peak Connections aims to make using public transport as easy as possible so you can leave the car behind. There are lots of ideas and information on these pages to show you just how easy it is to travel by bus or train to see many of the spectacular sights or visit the great attractions of the area.
For more information email peak.connections@peakdistrict.gov.uk
HOP ON & explore
A leaflet aimed at children, featuring Tess the train and Bruce the bus, filled with child friendly information about travelling around the Peak District by bus.
TRAVEL guides
Explore the Peak by train with walks from station to station along the line with many places to visit from Lyme Park to Pooles Cavern
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Discounted entry to top attractions for visitors arriving by bus – cut out the voucher and present it at the admission point, accompanied by a bus ticket for the day of the visit.
A direct bus service to Chatsworth from Sheffield and Matlock, an easy way to visit the spectacular house & gardens in the beautiful Peak District.
You can't help but discover something new on a day out at Chatsworth... improved bus services take you direct to the house entrance.
Tideswell-an interesting village to explore with it's quaint alleyways and narrow lanes. Visit the Pot Market and "Cathedral of the Peak"
Spend a fun day at Carsington water , browse Ashbourne's thriving market town or embark on the Tissington Cycle Trail .
Take the 58 route between Macclesfield, Buxton, Bakewell & Chatsworth you will travel through some of England's finest countryside.
On this route you can visit the fortified medieval manor house that is Haddon Hall , Peak Rail or Cromford Mil .
Ashover lies 7 miles south of Chesterfield . Explore the village or take a walk to Fabrick Rock and admire the Derbyshire countryside
Visit Buxton's Pavilion Gardens , the Crescent, and the Opera House or Eyam - often referred to as the plague village.
On Route 70, explore Renishaw Hall & Gardens and on Route 77, visit Creswell Crags, the world famous archaeological site.
Explore Bakewell's thriving market on a Monday, stroll along the river Wye and Upstream is accessed by a walk through Scott’s garden.
A taste of the Peak District in a day. Bakewell, Monsal Head, Tideswell and Castleton where you can visit Peveril Castle or one of the caverns
This bus is ideal for walkers-instead of doing a circular walk from your car, use the bus to ride out then walk back without retracing your steps.
Visit the 17th century mansion that is Bolsover Castle. Audio tours are available and the castle is open daily during the summer season.
From Matlock explore part of the Derwent Valley, Matlock Bath through to the village of Crich , home to the National Tramway Museum.
