The Peak District (Slow Travel) : Local, characterful guides to Britain's special places

Part of Bradt's award-winning Slow Travel series of guides to UK regions

Discover the Peak District as only a true local can show you. In this thoroughly updated third edition, expert author Helen Moat guides you through all the well-known attractions while unveiling hidden corners and off-the-beaten-path treasures. From secret gorges and historical ruins to quirky follies and irresistible pubs, you'll uncover the special qualities that make this stunning region so beloved—and why it truly deserves repeat visits.

Though centred in Derbyshire, the Peak District extends into Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and South and West Yorkshire, making it easily accessible to millions. Its compact area contains unexpectedly diverse landscapes: deep-cut dales, rocky escarpments, weathered tors, and far-reaching moorland. Whether exploring the characterful mill towns of Holmfirth and Marsden, the elegant spa town of Buxton, or the colourful market towns of Matlock and Leek, you'll find the region brimming with history and beauty at every turn.

This guide connects you with the people who live and work in the Peak District through first-hand accounts and insider recommendations for great local food and drink in atmospheric venues. An emphasis on car-free travel opens up a range of transport options—walking, cycling, boating, buses, trains, and more unusual modes of transport—each adding to the sightseeing experience. This is Slow Travel at its finest.