The best things to do in the Peak District
The top 3 according to 768 votes from people: Mam Tor and the Great Ridge · Chatsworth House · Dovedale. (Updated Apr 21, 2026.)
Ridges, edges, dales and stately homes in Britain's first national park.
Top 12
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Mam Tor and the Great Ridge
The 'Shivering Mountain' with 360-degree views.
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Chatsworth House
Grand house, gardens and farmyard on the Derwent.
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Dovedale
Stepping stones and limestone ravines.
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Ladybower Reservoir
Reservoir and its famous plughole overflows.
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Kinder Scout
The plateau of the mass trespass.
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Stanage Edge
Gritstone edge loved by climbers.
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Bakewell
Market town of the Bakewell pudding.
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Thor's Cave
Cave high above the Manifold Valley.
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Padley Gorge
Ancient oak woods and a stream.
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Castleton caverns
Blue John, Peak, Speedwell and Treak Cliff caves.
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Monsal Trail
Old railway path through tunnels and viaducts.
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12
Haddon Hall
Medieval manor house near Bakewell.
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Comments (6)
Dovedale stepping stones get very busy in summer, go on a weekday
The Monsal Trail by bike is perfect for families
Kinder Scout on a clear day is magnificent, but take a map, it's easy to get lost up there
Chatsworth at Christmas is lovely, the house is all decorated
Mam Tor at sunrise above the cloud inversion, unforgettable
Stanage Edge is the best spot for sunset in the Peaks