Walking through some of the England’s most outstanding scenery is one of the
joys of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire. To help you get the most
from your stay, join in one of our annual walking festivals – with four separate
festivals to choose and with a wide variety of themes, there's something to suit
all ages and abilities.
(13th-28th September)
Autumn Footprints takes place annually in September. Lasting 16 days, with a
wide variety of walks from between one and fifteen miles, choose from different
themes including natural history, local heritage, rivers and canals or towns and
villages. You can even learn the finer points of map reading to help you on your
way!
(25th April-4th May 2009)
The Peak District Walking Festival is one of the largest and most varied festivals
in the country, with more than 100 walks led by expert and knowledgeable guides,
from National Park Rangers and archaeologists to ecologists and ghost hunting
experts!
All ages and abilities are catered for and you can now also try new challenges
with an introduction to rock climbing or caving, or take part in one of the guided
cycle rides.