• Hope Valley

  • 1-4 Days
1-4 Days

Named after the small village of Hope, the valley stretches in the East Midlands between the Dark Peak edges and the Moorland in the Pennies, along the White Peak and the Dales.

The Winnats Pass, east of Castleton, is the western entrance to the valley, running along limestone cliffs and old lead mines.

North of the valley there is a very popular hiking trail between Mam Tor and the Lose Hill, leading down to Hope Village with beautiful landscapes of the valley and countryside.
There are few recommended hiking trails in and around the valley. For more information consult with the Visitor’s Center in Edale, Castleton, or in Bamford.

The valley and its surroundings are home to numerous creeks, streams, and rivers, with the major ones being the Peak Water, River Noe, and the River Derwent. River Derwent is the source of some water reservoirs which are nice to visit.

Once in the valley you will be able to enjoy various outdoor activities in addition to the beautiful landscapes including hiking, bicycling, gliding from Mam Tor, caving at the Titan Cave and the Bagshawe Cavern, and much more.

Spend 1-4 days in the Hope Valley, visiting its magnificent attractions and engaging in some great outdoor activities the valley has to offer.
Traveling Hope Valley you will explore and enjoy many attraction points.

Stanage Edge
Gritstone cliff 458 meters above sea level, probably the best climbing location in the Peak District, located near the village of Hathersage. The rout is 6 km long from the Cowper Stone to Stanage End. The area offers also nice hiking trail with great landscapes.

The Dark Peak
One of the most famous landmarks in the Peak District National Park known for its exposed and isolated tracts of Moorland and rolling plateau, located east of Hope Valley.

The White Peak
Defined by its gently sloping Limestone plateau crisscrossed by the Limestone Dales, the peak is located southwest of Hope Valley.  The rivers in the area are home to a wide range of species from mammals to diverse marine life.

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A road cuts through alien-like hills covered in lush green vegetation known as Dark Peak on a cloudy day in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, UK

The ruins of Peveril Castle above Cave Dale near Castleton, taken just after sunrise. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

View of the Peak Cavern, also known as the Devil's Arse, Castleton, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, UK