Peak District bucket list: 51 scenic walks, beautiful waterfalls, hidden gems, cosy pubs and great restaurants you need to visit across Derbyshire and the Peak District

By Tom Hardwick

Published 2nd Oct 2023, 14:15 BST

If you’re heading to the Peak District or Derbyshire, these are some of the most remarkable attractions, scenic walks and great places to eat and drink.

Derbyshire and the Peak District offer something for everyone – whether you’re looking for impressive views, unusual attractions or delicious food and drink.

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These are 51 of the best spots across the area that need to feature on your Peak District bucket list.

These are some the places you have to visit across Derbyshire and the Peaks.

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These are some the places you have to visit across Derbyshire and the Peaks. Photo: Brian Eyre/Jason Chadwick

Solomon’s Temple - otherwise known as Grinlow Tower - is situated in the hills above Buxton. It was built in 1896, with the support of the Duke of Devonshire, before being restored in the 1980s.

2. Solomon’s Temple

Solomon’s Temple - otherwise known as Grinlow Tower - is situated in the hills above Buxton. It was built in 1896, with the support of the Duke of Devonshire, before being restored in the 1980s. Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © G Laird - geograph.org.uk/p/6125321

It might take a few hours to reach this spot, but it is well worth the climb for the amazing views of this waterfall on the edge of Kinder Scout.

3. Kinder Downfall

It might take a few hours to reach this spot, but it is well worth the climb for the amazing views of this waterfall on the edge of Kinder Scout. Photo: © Dave Dunford - geograph.org.uk/p/50573

Speedwell Cavern is one of the many impressive caves that can be found dotted across the Peak District - and is set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass.

4. Speedwell Cavern

Speedwell Cavern is one of the many impressive caves that can be found dotted across the Peak District - and is set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass. Photo: © Lewis Clarke - geograph.org.uk/p/5952026

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