Peak District (Yorkshire): Online Road Trip Guidebook
Explore the Peak District your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 70-mile (112 km) point-to-point trip across 25 of the national park’s most captivating destinations. Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised into two smaller connecting routes—the White Peak Region and Hope Valley—so you only visit the places that you choose. __________________________________________________________________ WHAT TO EXPECT • This is an online travel guide – much like a digital book – ready for you to read, browse, and get inspired while planning at home or using your phone on the go. • The guidebook offers an overarching plan to help shape your multi-destination holiday, with different ideas and sample itineraries. It shows how destinations can be combined to suit your timeframe – typically from 3 to 14 days. • It’s designed to help you decide where to go, what to see, where to stay, and to inspire your trip in a way that suits your interests. It also includes helpful tips such as how to get there and where to park. • Please note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes Uncover Britain’s own pre-populated Google Maps with suggested pins and directions, plus customisable directions by section using Google Maps. __________________________________________________________________ GO BEYOND THE CLASSICS WITH: • White Peak Region – Visit charming market towns like Ashbourne, Ilam, and Wirksworth • Matlock Bath – A lively Victorian spa town with riverside attractions and cable cars • Hope Valley – Explore top walking bases like Edale, Hathersage, and Castleton • Chatsworth House & Bakewell – Must-visit heritage icons in the heart of the Peak • Dovedale – Walk through one of the Peak’s most famous natural beauty spots • Scenic Drives – Travel roads like Snake Pass and explore 7 of the region’s most iconic drives • Outdoor Adventures – Hike, cycle, cave, climb, or kayak your way through breathtaking landscapes • Limestone Formations & History – Discover the geological beauty and rich heritage of the Peak District __________________________________________________________________ While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself. HOW TO ACCESS: see Know Before You Go