By Car

If you’re travelling to the Peak District and Derbyshire by car, the area is within close striking distance of the UK’s main motorway network. From the north and south, both the M1 and M6 motorways provide fast and easy access. The M62, M42, M60, M56, M67 and M18 can also be used to reach the area.

Electric Car Charging Points

If you're travelling in an electric vehicle we have a number of electric charging points across the Peak district and Derbyshire - plan ahead and check before you go via the Zap Map   

Traffic Information

Find up to date traffic information with Highways England. Get the information you need to plan your travel with live traffic and incident information. 

Car Parking

There are plenty of car parks in the Peak District & Derbyshire that allow you to park safely and avoid damaging landscape and habitats. Please use the car parks provided and help to keep roads safer and clear for farm vehicles and the emergency services.

See below for information on:

Car parks in the Peak District National Park

Car parks in the Derbyshire Dales
(Including car parks in Ashbourne, Bakewell, Hathersage, Wirksworth, Matlock and Matlock Bath)

Car parks in the High Peak
(Including Buxton, the Hope Valley, Glossop and New Mills)

Car parks in the Amber Valley
(Including car parks in Belper, Alfreton and Ripley)

Car parks in Chesterfield