Peak District Customizable Self-Drive Itinerary

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 parts—the White Peak Region and Hope Valley—so you only visit the places that you choose.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• This online plan is ready to browse and get inspired – use at home or on your phone on the go.
• An overarching plan to shape your multi-destination holiday, with sample itineraries, for your timeframe from 3 to 14 days.
• Inspire your trip, with places to go, where to stay, plus directions/parking etc.
• Note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes our own pre-populated Google Maps with pins, plus customisable directions by section on Google Maps.
**Get started today with instant access (choose nearest date as with 1 year access, there’s no need to wait until your travel date). Use on smartphone, tablet, or desktop

Meeting Point

Peak District National Park

United Kingdom

We do not meet you! As you are creating your own self-drive trip, and not meeting a tour guide, you can choose where you start and end! Start/finish at any of the places listed within the suggested routes

What's included:

• Suggested point-to-point plan
• Sample itineraries to illustrate what’s possible
• 1 account licence = 12 months access
• Access via website – not an app so nothing to download

Not included:

• Transport (Use own)
• Food and drink
• Travel and associated costs
• Live Guide

What to expect:

Peak District National Park

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.
• White Peak Region – Explore postcard-pretty market towns such as Ashbourne, Ilam, and Wirksworth, known for stone cottages and riverside charm
• Matlock Bath – A vibrant Victorian spa town with arcades, riverside walks, and cable car rides
• Hope Valley – Base yourself in walking hubs like Edale, Hathersage, and Castleton, with access to Mam Tor, caves, and ridge walks
• Chatsworth House & Bakewell – Visit one of England’s grandest stately homes and the birthplace of the famous Bakewell pudding
• Dovedale – Walk the iconic stepping stones and enjoy limestone ravines, woodlands, and riverside trails
• Scenic Drives – Follow dramatic routes like Snake Pass, Winnats Pass, and 5 other stunning drives through moorland and dales
• Outdoor Adventures – Walk, cycle, climb, cave, or kayak through varied terrain—from gritstone edges to serene valleys
• Limestone Formations & Heritage – Discover show caves, dry valleys, and centuries of farming, lead mining, and rural tradition