GB · England · 53.38°N 1.87°W

peak district

Gritstone edges, limestone dales and Bakewell pudding between country walks.

Best time
April–October is best for walking, with lambs in the fields in spring and purple heather on the moors in August. November–February brings mud, short days and snow or ice on the tops.
How long
2–3 days
Getting there
Fly direct from KL to London (about 14 hours) on Malaysia Airlines or British Airways, then take the train from St Pancras to Sheffield, about 2 hours, and the Hope Valley line to Hathersage or Edale, 20–35 minutes. Or fly with one stop to Manchester, usually via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul; Edale is about an hour by train from the city. The UK is 7 hours behind KL in summer and 8 in winter.
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Dear group chat,Gritstone edges, limestone dales and Bakewell pudding between country walks.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingPeak DistrictGB, England
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≈ 10,618 km from KL, as the crow flies
Early morning view over The Roaches and Hen Cloud in the Peak District, near Leek, Staffordshire, UK

Photo: Alex Bishton · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Britain's first national park sits between Manchester and Sheffield, with green limestone dales in the south and dark gritstone moors in the north. Mix a ridge walk with a village tea room, or keep it gentle on old railway trails.

Makan

  1. Bakewell puddingFlaky pastry, jam and an eggy almond filling. Not the same as the iced Bakewell tart.Map ↗
  2. Derbyshire oatcakesSoft oat pancakes rolled around cheese, mushrooms or other fillings.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Mam TorA short, steep path to a ridge with views down both sides of the Hope Valley.Map ↗
  2. Monsal TrailA flat old railway line through tunnels and over a viaduct, good on foot or a hired bike.Map ↗
  3. Castleton cavesShow caves under the hills, including Speedwell Cavern, which you explore by boat along a flooded mine tunnel.Map ↗
  4. BakewellA riverside market town, home of the Bakewell pudding.Map ↗
  5. ChatsworthA grand stately home with fountains and a huge park beside the River Derwent.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Edale and Hathersage are on the railway; Bakewell and Chatsworth need a bus or a car.
  • Halal food is scarce in the villages; Sheffield's London Road and Manchester's Rusholme have plenty.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.