The British love to talk about the weather – and there's plenty of it to talk about in the Peak District & Derbyshire!
The weather throughout the region can be extremely localised, particularly in the Peaks themselves, with glorious sunshine at one end of a valley and a torrential downpour at the other not uncommon!
So whether you're on a short cycling or walking break, planning a photography trip or simply looking forward to a relaxing stroll around the villages and towns, it's always worth checking out the local weather conditions in advance.
The BBC's weather pages are an excellent source of information, with detailed local forecasts and regular updates available for Glossop, Buxton, Leek, Bakewell, Chesterfield, Ashbourne and Derby.
The Met Office website provides comprehensive information on all weather-related issues, including UK five-day location forecasts, daily weather reports and much more – the Peak District & Derbyshire regional weather is largely covered by The Midlands, which can be accessed through their main UK map.You can also access the Met Office's site by using their summary panel on the right.
In addition, the Met Office's mountain weather forecast site now covers the Peak District and includes synoptic charts, together with details such as wind strength, rain and snow forecasts.
And if you're already enjoying your break in the Peak District & Derbyshire, you could do worse than to take heed of some local Derbyshire weather wisdom: if you want to know what the weather's doing... look out of the window!
