One of the best ways to experience the Peak District and Derbyshire is on a walking break and there's a good choice of experienced walking break providers in the region offering a range of walks and related activities.
Check out the featured providers below, or use the Activity Breaks search panel on the left for more details.
Walking Festivals
With four separate festivals to choose and with a wide variety of themes, there's something to suit all ages and abilities. More details
View the interactive Walking Festival Guide 2010
Town Trails
Get a fresh perspective on the area with our superb trails – a great way to discover the secret stories and backgrounds to the towns, villages and countryside of the region. More details >
Themed Walking Routes
If you prefer to go it alone, our themed walking routes not only offer fantastic views but also some fascinating places to visit – the routes generally follow well-defined public footpaths and are suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit.
Combine your walking break with a visit to an attraction en route; perhaps one of the area's splendid houses or castles, a historic garden, limestone cavern or museum for a truly memorable short break!
Descriptions/Map
Full details of our themed walking routes and featured nearby accommodation can be found by clicking the following links:
Edges and Ales (Routes 1-3)
Puddings and Palaces (Routes 4 & 5)
Castles and Caverns (Routes 6-8)
Peek into the Past (Routes 9 & 10)
Cycle the Dales (Routes 11 & 12)
Mills and Hills (Routes 13 & 14)
Download the Matlock Parks Trails leaflet
The Maynard Hotel at Grindleford is now producing its own free local walking guides, the first of which is available for download here.
