A view across Longshaw Estate covered in frost in winter. There are trees and fields in the foreground, looking towards woodland in the distance — Longshaw Estate in the frost | © Kev Dunnington

Countryside and woodland in the Peak District and Derbyshire

With rugged peaks, wide expanses of moorland and picturesque reservoirs, there are few places better to explore the countryside than in the UK's first national park and the surrounding county.

Visitors exploring the woodland at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors on a sunny day

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Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors

Discover panoramic countryside views, ancient woodland and heather moorland on a walk at Longshaw. Find out what you’ll see on your next adventure.

Two walkers, adult and child, walking on with Thorpe Cloud in the distance at Ilam Park, Dovedale and White Peak, the Peak District.

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Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Explore the great outdoors at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak. Enjoy a walk, find a spectacular view, or spot fossils in the limestone.

Sunny view with blue sky, from a rocky peak out over open moor and fields, with water in the distance

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Kinder, Edale and the High Peak

Discover breath-taking views of the Peak District, natural landscape features and the best spots for wildlife watching at Kinder, Edale and the High Peak.

Nordic walking on the estate at Lyme, Cheshire

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Discover the estate at Lyme

There's over 1,400 acres of historic parkland to explore at Lyme in winter. Discover thriving wildlife during your walk into nature, and seek out the follies for some of the best views over Cheshire.

Two people on a wooden bridge in front of a waterfall

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Marsden Moor

Take a walk on the wild side and enjoy the rugged moorland landscape.

A frosty morning start in a garden with the sun coming up

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Visiting the Parkland and Pleasure Grounds at Kedleston

The grounds at Kedleston are home to a landscaped garden and pleasure grounds designed by Robert Adam. Explore the parkland and discover seasonal wildlife and wildflowers.