Introduction
Welcome to the Peak District
Explore the awe-inspiring countryside of Britain's oldest national park.
With some of England's finest walking, climbing and caving terrain, the Peak District is a haven for those with a sense of adventure and a taste for the outdoors. The area is also the home of a number of beautiful towns and villages, with tourists flocking to the likes of Bakewell and Buxton throughout the year. Make the most of the epic scenery with a stay at one of a number of YHA hostels within the national park.
Map
YHA hostels in the Peak District
YHA Alstonefield
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Free parking on premises
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Garden/grounds
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Games
YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
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Free parking on premises
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Meeting room(s)
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Licensed bar
YHA Edale Activity Centre
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Meeting room(s)
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Games
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Outdoor play area
YHA Eyam
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WiFi
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Meeting room(s)
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Free parking on premises
YHA Hartington Hall
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WiFi
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Free parking on premises
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Restaurant
YHA Hathersage
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WiFi
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Free parking on premises
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Restaurant
YHA Ilam Hall
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Cycle store
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Classroom(s)
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Contactless payments
YHA Ravenstor
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Free parking on premises
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WiFi
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Cycle store
YHA Sheen Bunkhouse
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Free parking on premises
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Cycle store
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Shared laundry room
YHA Youlgreave
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WiFi
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Self-catering kitchen
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Contactless payments
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Things to do in the Peak District
Five free things to do in the Peak District
Mam Tor
Also known as the Shivering Mountain, this hill near Castleton is a hearty challenge for walkers and has a wonderful view from the top - on a clear day you can see Manchester city centre, Stockport and Winter Hill.
Revolution House
Taking its name from the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Revolution House is a former tavern in Old Whittington where three noblemen conspired to overthrow King James II.
Well Dressings
Well Dressing is a custom strongly associated with the Peak District in which locals create beautiful designs out of flower petals embedded in wet clay, and visitors are welcome to get involved!
Mills of the Peak District
The region's mills are an important part of its industrial heritage, and places like Caudwell's Mill and Strutt's North Mill are now fascinating places to visit.
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
A great place to see a Victorian steam-driven workshop, complete with blacksmiths and engineers hard at work!
There's nowhere in the world quite like the Peak District
The Peak District has more to offer than just a fantastic getaway - its diverse mix of landscapes and extensive network of public footpaths make it a firm favourite amongst walkers and hikers. Historic houses such as Chatsworth and Haddon Hall and delicious Bakewell tarts flood the area.
Peak District National Park is a hot spot for various outdoor activities including climbing, bouldering and paragliding, along with many a perfect place for a picnic. Gritstone outcrops like Stanage Edge and The Roaches provide a challenge for even the most seasoned of rock climbers.
The many charming towns and villages of the Peak District are another good reason to visit, and spa towns like Buxton and Matlock Bath have been drawing tourists for centuries. Lovers of folk history will find plenty of interesting tales among the ancient settlements and medieval castles.
Things to do
Alton Towers
There's something for all thrill seekers and families at Alton Towers, with tons of terrific (and terrifying) rides and amazing live shows. Plus, there's CBeebies Land for the little ones, a water...
Arbor Low Stone Circle
The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Some say that this is the finest Stone Age 'henge' monument in...
Asda Foundation Derby Half Marathon
Organised by Run For All for the first time in 2018, the Asda Foundation Derby Half Marathon – formerly known as the Ramathon - proved to be a welcome addition to Run For All’s events calendar...
Ashbourne
Ashbourne has remained largely unchanged since the 18th century, with it's Medieval street pattern and historic buildings.
Bakewell
Take a trip to Bakewell and discover this charming Derbyshire Dales town. You'll find great shopping, plenty of spaces to relax and the famous Bakewell Pudding confection.
Blue John Cavern
The tour starts with a short flight of steps before visitors can appreciate the awe-inspiring majesty of the natural caverns. Then as you go deeper the history of Blue John, or bleu-jaune, meaning '...
Chatsworth House
Less than an hour drive away from each of our hostels in the Peak District, Chatsworth House is a stately home which belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and is open to the public to explore...
Derbyshire Flying Centre
Fly as free as a bird with paragliders and hang-gliders at Derbyshire Flying Centre in Tideswell. Visit the website
Go Ape Buxton
Go Ape Buxton is built high in the hilltops of the UK’s oldest National Park, offers breathtaking views and big adventure. If it's adrenaline fuelled family fun you're after then look no further. YHA...
Haddon Hall
This remarkable medieval house is surrounded by Elizabethan gardens and set in the rolling countryside of the Peak District.
Hathersage Swimming Pool
Surprisingly, this large outdoor public swimming pool is located in the small Derbyshire village of Hathersage. The pool is open air with heated water, hot poolside showers, lawns and spectacular...
Mountain biking in Eyam
Ideally located on the edge of the White Peak (limestone) and Dark Peak (grit-stone), there's lots of different mountain biking terrains to discover.
MTB&B: Peak District mountain bike hire
MTB&B is all about to getting people onto top bikes and riding the fantastic trails in the Peak District. We work on giving you a tailor-made mountain bike hire experience. Planning your routes...
Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park
One of the best show caves around, don't miss this spectacular cavern. Take a journey below ground and discover vast limestone caverns with crystal stalactites and stalagmites. There are lit-up caves...
Rutland Water Nature Reserves
One of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, home to a successful Osprey project and two visitor centres.
Speedwell Cavern
Set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass, Speedwell Cavern takes you on an incredible underground boat journey.
The David Mellor Design Museum
Famous for his cutlery design, the museum shows exactly why David Mellor is so often referred to as ‘the cutlery king’.
Treak Cliff Cavern
Visit an underground wonderland in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Don't miss the fossils! Visit the website
Walking and rambling around Castleton
If you're planning on staying at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can...
Walking and rambling in Hartington
If you're planning on staying at YHA Hartington Hall, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore...
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Winter can be difficult to get through for a lot of people. We have less daylight, it’s colder, and the weather is generally less pleasant than what we get in the summer months. If you’re feeling...
A local guide to the rolling White Peak
In stark contrast to the wild remote Dark Peak the White Peak is a landscape of gently rolling limestone plateau and strips of colourful hay meadows studded with native wildflowers. Home to...
A local guide to the remote Dark Peak
If you’re looking for somewhere to re-wild yourself, the Dark Peak is the answer. Here you’ll find windswept moorlands peppered with heather and harebell and imposing gritstone escarpments jutting...