Mountain walking in the UK doesn’t tend to be on the top of people’s bucket lists, but it should be.
While reaching Everest’s peak or scaling Machu Picchu are more common appearances in a list of things to experience during your lifetime, we at Mountain Walking Holidays believe that the Peak District is right up there with the best of them.
The Scenery is Mountain Walking Gold
Mountain walking in the Peak District has to be seen to really be believed.
Covering an area of 555 square miles, the national park is renowned for its stunning views and jaw-dropping landscapes.
The ultimate destination for walkers and explorers looking to discover the very best of the British countryside, you’ll find no shortage of trails to wander and no end to the eye-popping photo opportunities available.
Escape the ordinary and discover an utterly unique world in the heart of Derbyshire.
It’s Right In Your Own Back Garden
In a survey conducted by the Derbyshire Guide, visitors to the Peak District were asked why they visited the park. Besides the stunning views, world-class mountain walking, and previous experience, ease of travel was the third most popular answer.
It makes sense, doesn’t it?
The UK was voted by travel giants Rough Guides as the seventh most beautiful country in the world — places like the Peak District played a huge role in that choice.
Why, then, when you’ve got such an amazing place just a car journey away, would you think about visiting anywhere else?
People tend to scoff at ‘staycations’ — a domestic holiday — as an inferior choice to one abroad, but there is nothing inferior about the Peak District.
Choose a getaway to rival any international experience and achieve a bucket list dream.
Indulge in the Peak District Lifestyle
Life in the Peak District is noticeably different to the usual British condition.
Everything moves much slower and more quietly here, mimicking the serene landscapes around which the villages of the Peak District sit in. The atmosphere of the quaint B&Bs and stately countryside hotels that travellers rest their weary heads in are warm and inviting. Fires often crackle over the humming of good conversation.
This is a peaceful place and many people are attracted to the Peak District for a holiday or travel adventure as an escape from the manic day-to-day life of the modern Brit. You’ll find no crowds or noisy tourists like many other English ‘staycations’.
Indulge yourself in the tranquility of the Peak District and feel the stress just melt away.
Encounter British Wildlife
The rolling hillsides and sweeping vistas of the Peak District hold more than just sleepy villages and breathtaking natural wonders.
Wildlife, both great and small, can be found wandering beneath the trees of the Peak District’s many woodland areas. Red deer stags, known for their striking antlers and imposing posture, are perhaps the most magnificent creatures found here, but you’ll also be able to spot some far rarer fauna.
Otters, voles, and mountain hare all weave between the long grass and shrubbery of the Peak District. Above, you’ll find an absolute cornucopia of bird species soaring through the air. To mention all of them would take us forever, but you can discover the full list here. Keep an eye on the sky for some majestic birds, including the red grouse, barn owls, and buzzards.
A Free Guided Walking Tour
How else better to experience the wonders of the Peak District than through the eyes of a knowledgeable walking guide?
At Mountain Walking Holidays, we offer a free guided walking tour of the Peak District. We’ll guide you through the best mountain walking trails and stunning scenery, helping you find some secret locations few others even know exist.
