r/peakdistrict

Hi!

I got so many amazing recs for hikes when I visit Peak District, starting tomorrow. Now I'm hoping for equally great suggestions for villages to visit. So, my reason for coming to the Peak District (partly) is doing research for a book I'm writing, a very scenic psychological thriller where nature and flowers and plants have almost their own characters. I'm staying in Buxton and I (most likely) won't be getting a car so places with reasonable public transport. I have a few places on my list already; Tideswell, Bakewell, Matlock Bath, Chatsworth House. But I don't want to miss any other little treassures, maybe they are on the way to some of the other places on my list or just places I don't want to miss out on.

I'm open for any suggestions but bonuspoints and possible gold stars for villages with any sort of tie-in or reputation for botany, flowers, plants, or anything related to the pre-Raphaelites (not limited to the famous male artists but even more so if it has any connection to the female artists and models - looking at you Elizabeth Siddal!).

Appreciate all your tips!

Hello. I’m planning a day up Kinder Scout next week. I’ve been up Crowden Clough and William Clough previously.

I would appreciate some recommendations of which route to try next.

Many thanks.

Is it me, or is this place just the worst place to drive through? This is the village where my mother’s family all came from, and lived there for generations, however, I grew up 150 miles away south. I know the place well and spent many holidays there as a kid visiting family. I returned after a 3 year gap and bloody hell is it a death trap to drive through….

I've never been and I can get there on the train in about 1 hour so I was wondering if it's worth visiting.

Hi guys! I'm going to the Peak District in a few weeks with my husband and parents in law, who are respectively 63 and 70 and in good shape for their age. We'll be staying in Tideswell, arriving on Friday night and driving back to London on Sunday late afternoon.

I'm looking for recommendations for an easy hike with a good view (we could walk 2-2.5 hours max, including the way back), a good Sunday roast spot and any other spots we shouldn't miss.

Hi everyone. I’m wanting to have a walk for the sunrise tomorrow (Thursday) potentially with my dog. Where can you guys recommend that take into consideration the following:
- 30ish minute walk from car to top.
- Somewhere parking will be fairly available (free or paid)
- Fairly easy walk, dog is 12 and I’m no hiker at all.
I know Mam Tor is highly recommended but I was wondering if there’s any other nice spots.

Hi All,

Venturing up to the peak district tomorrow from stafford, didn't want to go too far in. Maybe inside of the snippet below. Any recommendations for a cafe that opens nice and early? From 7am onwards maybe?

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Hey friends!

Visiting this weekend and planning to hike Mam Tor with my girlfriend and our two dogs. They're fit and used to long hikes, but given this heat we'll be taking it steady and keeping a close eye on them.

As it's our first time in the area, we're planning to walk the Castleton, Mam Tor and Great Ridge circular route.

Does anyone know if there are streams, rivers or any natural water along this route where the dogs can cool off and have a dip?

Really appreciate any local knowledge!

Thanks