Peak District Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

If you're travelling from outside the UK, you can fly to Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport or Birmingham Airport.

The easiest way to travel to the Peak District from Manchester Airport is by rail, or you can take the bus directly from the airport to Buxton, a handy jumping-off point for exploring the region.

From East Midlands Airport, it's easy to get to the Peak District by rail or bus, but you'll have to take the bus to Derby first to catch the rail or bus connection to the Peak District.

From Birmingham Airport, the easiest way to get to the Peak District is by train or bus, but, like East Midlands Airport, you'll have to make your way to Derby first.

If you prefer to drive, the Peak District can be reached via the motorway from the north or south of England. Other roads, such as the M62, M42, M60, M56, M67 and M18, will also take you to the Peak District.

Ferry services are also available, but the closest ports are Hull or Liverpool, more than an hour away.

Getting around the Peak District is easy, with options for drivers and non-drivers alike.

Many locals and visitors choose to explore the Peak District by car. But if you don't fancy driving, the Stagecoach Hope Valley Explorer hop-on-hop-off bus service can be used to get around the Hope Valley area during the summer months. Regular bus services can also be used to travel between the villages in the Peak District.

Trains from London St Pancras International and London Euston will take you to the Peak District, but you must take a connecting train to reach some villages.

Due to the Peak District's location in the Midlands region of England, the weather is usually pleasantly mild.

The Peak District's rainfall is fairly even throughout the year, so anytime is a good time to visit the Peak District. However, this also means you might encounter wet weather during your visit, so pack accordingly.

The summer seldom gets above 19°C, and during winter, the average daytime temperature is around 4°C.

Autumn weather can be changeable, but it's worth taking a chance at this time of year to avoid the crowds. Snow is common in winter, and heavy falls can close roads.

What to pack for your trip to the Peak District largely depends on what time of the year you choose to visit and what type of holiday you want to have.

If you're going to be doing a lot of hiking or other outdoor activities, it's recommended you pack a sturdy, comfortable pair of boots or shoes, as well as long trousers and a waterproof jacket.

Pack scarves, beanies, gloves, long shirts, and jumpers if you travel in winter.

When you head out for a walk in the Peak District, always bring a jumper and wet weather gear, as the weather can be changeable.

If you visit the Peak District in summer, you must pack clothes suitable for warmer weather, such as t-shirts, shorts, dresses, and a light cardigan or jumper for chilly evenings.

Wet weather gear is essential, no matter what time of the year you're visiting.

You'll find wi-fi and mobile data coverage in the Peak District near major villages and tourist hubs, but there's limited or no coverage once you get out in the countryside and start exploring the region's trails.

If you want to use Google Maps while in the Peak District, remember to download the offline versions of the correct maps to your phone before you get there.

You'll find mobile phone signal in the Peak District near major villages and tourist hubs, but there's limited or no mobile phone coverage once you get out in the countryside and start exploring the region's trails.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.