How should I approach driving/parking in the Peaks?
Hello everyone,
I'm a postgraduate student new to Sheffield and fortunately have access to a car. I really love the peaks and I also love driving. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right way to find some information about driving in the peaks.
Background:
My girlfriend is visiting tomorrow and I was hoping that we could drive into the peaks, park somewhere, and enjoy some fresh air and a nice view. We would also like to enjoy a short hike, but lack equipment, so wouldn't be able to go very far from the car in the interest of safety and responsibility. Are there any areas with available parking/safe locations to stop a car in the peaks accessed from Sheffield?
I understand that the roads can be precarious. Should I just trust my gut and drive with caution, or can I comfortably push the limit ? (within reason, of course. No accelerating into a bend here)
I just don't want to be a silly outsider that parks on the road and causes an accident/gets stuck in bad weather! Nor do I want to hinder the cars behind me. I am a confident driver, but also a responsible one. Conditions are looking decent during the day tomorrow, and I just thought we'd get some outside time in the peaks before the storms set in for Winter. Perhaps a sandwich to be enjoined with a view!
EDIT: Thank you all for the information, it was very helpful! I have decided to leave the visit for another day since we would only be able to arrive for the evening, and I'm not familiar enough with the area as of yet to do that. When we do visit, we'll be sure to work away through as many spots as possible. This is a beautiful area. You are all very lucky!