Narrowing down your holiday destination can be a tricky task! First of all, what is the kind of retreat you are looking for? Are you a foodie? Do you like to explore? Here are some of our recommendations:

• Ashford-in-the-Water – A great romantic getaway
• Bakewell – Amazing if you are a foodie
• Buxton – Great for those who enjoy tourist attractions
• Castleton – Great for long walks in the fresh air
• Dovedale – Perfect for those who like to explore
• Edale – Best for beautiful views on your cycling trip
• Eyam – Perfect for those with a keen interest in history
• Hathersage – The best location for a rural retreat
• Leek – For the antique lovers
• Tissington – Great for water sports too!

Do you want the forecast before your trip? Take a look at the latest weather updates in the Peak District.

There are plenty of ways to get to the Peak District National Park.

Via train:

There are excellent rail networks from Manchester, Sheffield, and Derby. You can travel to these cities from all over the country. There are plenty of local railway lines that get you into the heart of the Peak District, these include:

• Derwent Valley Line (East Midlands Railway) – This connects Derby and Matlock via Duffield, Belper, Ambergate, Whatstandwell, Cromford, and Matlock Bath.
• Hope Valley Line (Northern Railway) – This connects Manchester and Sheffield via Grindleford, Hathersage, Bamford, Hope, and Edale.
• Glossop Line (Northern Railyway) – This connects Manchester to Glossop and Hadfield via Gorton, Godley, Lymefield, and Dinting.
• Buxton Line (Northern Railway) – This connects Manchester / Stockport and Buxton via Furness Vale, Whaley Bridge, Chapen-en-le-Frith, and Dove Holes.

You can get up to date information about train schedules, routes, and fares on the National Rail website.

Via bus / coach:

There are many services that operate from big cities to small towns in the Midlands, popular routes include:

With National Express – 

• London to Derby
• London to Sheffield
• Birmingham to Sheffield
• Birmingham to Manchester

With Megabus –

• London to Sheffield
• Plymouth to Sheffield
• Cardiff to Sheffield

From Derby, you will be able to travel onwards to Buxton, Matlock, and Bakewell via the TransPeak buses. You can then travel to other destinations in the Peak District using the High Peak bus network.

Via air:If you are travelling from further afield, the closest airports to the Peak District are Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport. Depending on where you are flying from, it may be more convenient for you to travel to Birmingham, London, or other UK airports and then use other modes of transport to the Peak District.

On average, the Peak District attracts over 13.25 million visitors per year. With that in mind, we always recommend that visitors travel by foot or by bike if they can, to reduce the number of emissions and traffic produced during their visit.Why not hire an E-Bike for your stay? Book your E-Bike here.