The Peak District & Derbyshire is prime walking country and the more relaxed pace allows a greater appreciation of the region's superb scenery - and with such an enormous range of terrain, walks and trails for visitors of all abilities, the only problem you'll have will be deciding exactly which one to take!

 

Great trail walking and cycling on the Tissington TrailBe your own guide with a walks leaflet, trails leaflet or map, or perhaps take a guided walk and discover the moors, dales and quiet tracks of the area with an expert. There are hundreds of miles of waymarked paths as well as traffic-free routes such as the Tissington Trail and Manifold Track, which follow former railway lines.

 

To the south of the county, recently created traffic-free tracks include the Trent Valley Greenway and the Mickleover to Eggington Trail. The National Forest also offers lots of opportunities for outdoor activities in green, rolling countryside. 

 

The Nag's Head, Edale - official starting point of the Pennine WayFor the more energetic visitor there are longer trail walks such as the Limestone Way, the Staffordshire Way and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way, as well as the challenging 260-mile Pennine Way, which starts in the Peak District at the Nag's Head in Edale (right), en route to the Scottish Borders.

 

You can also dip into the area on the coast-to-coast Trans-Pennine Trail, which passes through the northern Peak District at Longdendale and continues on to Chesterfield.

 

 

With many old packhorse routes now used as bridleways, the hills are opened up for those in the saddle - whether you're on two wheels or four legs! The Pennine Cycleway passes through magnificent landscapes, but for something a little less arduous and away from the roads, try the perimeter tracks around the reservoirs at Derwent and Carsington, which have magnificent waterside scenery. There are a number of cycle hire centres with a good selection bikes available for adults and children, as well as adapted models which make the trails accessible to all - simply enter the word' cycle' in the Search Activities page for details.