If you are looking for a serene and beautiful place to spend a long weekend, look no further than the Peak District. For history buffs, the Peak District became the very first National Park in the United Kingdom in 1951, and to this day, there are millions of visitors every year. Located at the southern end of the Pennines, the Peak District has a wealth of amazing walking and hiking trails, and is the perfect venue for a long weekend to get away from the pressures of city life.

5-Star Local Accommodation

If you search online, you will find websites, such as Derbyshire Country Cottages, where you can rent suitable long weekend accommodation, and if you are planning a summer trip, make sure you book well in advance, as this is a very popular tourist attraction. Once you have booked your country cottage, you can surf the Internet, looking for unique activities that you can get involved in in the Peak District.

Rolling Hills

The Peak District doesn’t have any mountains as such, rather the terrain includes gentle rolling hills, making it an ideal venue for hiking, or mountain bike riding. It can be a little windy, so you are advised to take suitable clothing, such as a wind-breaker jacket, and if you are into bike riding, you can either take your own bicycles or rent from a nearby provider.

Family Activities

There are many fun things you can do while staying in the Peak District, with caving for the adventurous, and, of course, cycling is very popular, with some great local trails that are suitable for various levels of expertise. If you would like to experience the adrenaline of caving, there are instructors who will guide you through some amazing underground landscapes, and for many people, their first introduction to caving leads to a new pastime.

Adventure Activities

You can actually experience the Peak District from a unique perspective with a zip-line, and there are quite a few places in the Peak District where you can try out zip-lining. Canoeing is another adventure activity you can try out in the Peak District, and with a few Google searches, you can make contact with organisations that organise these amazing activities, and even make your booking if you want to be sure of availability.

Towns and Villages

There are some great towns and villages in the Peak District, where you can wander around and sample the local cuisine in the many pubs and inns that are a trademark of the Peak District. Aside from the local pubs, there are museums, where you can see how people lived many years ago, and, of course, many local shops that sell traditional Peak District souvenirs.

If you plan your weekend getaway, you can fit a lot into 3 days, and by booking a country cottage online, you won’t have to worry about accommodation, and the Peak District offers so much to the tourist that you will certainly want to return at some time in the future.