Let down and unvalued by the authority as a visitor. I used to frequently visit the national park, but the PDNPA have an agenda to remove recreational vehicle users from 'their' national park. I tend to go elsewhere these days both with my motorcycle and days out with the family. Abusing their powers and imposing traffic regulation orders to drive motorcyclists away from the area. If they don't want me spending my money in the area as a motorcyclist then I'm not giving it away as a visitor/walker/camper. It's a shame really, the area has stunning views.

We have been frequent visitors here over a number of years but it seems the PDNPA have become more and more short sighted in their approach to visitors. National parks are there to be enjoyed by everyone but it seams the Peak District is fast becoming a walkers only area as they are hell bent on excluding people enjoying the area on motorised vehicles. Not only does this affect responsible trail riders but is also VERY damaging to local businesses.

I had an enjoyable trip to the peak district a few years ago with my wife and family. We had a great time visiting various campsites, pubs, restaurants over two weeks in our campvan with a small motorcycle on the back. Unfortunately I will not be going back. I am a firm believer in protecting public rights of way for all, and with all this talk of how the PDNA have been eroding public access to historic highways I won't be returning to the area. When on holiday I like going off exploring for a few hours on one or two days during my trip. This closed minded NIMBY attitude makes me feel very unwelcome.

Going on the many negative comments on this review thread it would suggest that PDNPA are failing to manage the rights of way access in a fair and reasonable way. Closure of legal routes to motorcycles is not management in my opinion it is simply removing provision for a certain user or tourist who are (by the way) included as tax paying members of the public like everyone else. Many of the TRO'd lanes have been closed for around 4 years but were previously open to vehicles for around 100 years or more before PDNPA decided to close them, with no alternative routes offered. With less than 2% of legal routes being left to use it is no wonder legal trail riders are frustrated. PDNPA is a public authority but does not appear to be serving or considering all members of the public in a satisfactory manner. It would further suggest that PDNPA may not fit for purpose in this area of government. Perhaps such management of green roads should be handed to the local council highways authority instead.

This place is stunning, spectacular views, so many walks and trails to ride. This is proper walking country!!

Beautiful scenes, however one major improvement needs to be road markings. It was so difficult to complete the hike as it's not obvious on where to go next. Took us 4 hours to complete, was worth it though :)

Had a fabulous 4 night stay we choose Castleton as it was our intention to walk Mam Tor and Winhill

Perfect to practice your rock climbing skills! Also great for taking long walks with your family. There's many breath taking views! Couldn't recommend going here enough

A wonderful view from the top of the Chatsworth waterfall. Easily reached and great surroundings, marvellous view over the house and grounds.

Gorgeous place and beautifully managed. Thanks for a wonderful outdoor experience. Cant wait to come back again .

Only leaving 1 because there is no 0! Let down and unvalued by the authority as a visitor. I used to frequently visit the national park, but the PDNPA have an agenda to remove recreational vehicle users from 'their' national park. I tend to go elsewhere these days both with my motorcycle and days out with the family. Abusing their powers and imposing traffic regulation orders to drive motorcyclists away from the area. If they don't want me spending my money in the area as a motorcyclist then I'm not giving it away as a visitor/walker/camper. It's a shame really, the area has stunning views.

Beautiful area with many locations which are ecologically important, but National nature reserves and SSSIs need protection. A few volunteers try to maintain this landscape but millions of visitors with barbecues, vehicles and dogs off leads leave the park seriously degraded in places. Perhaps some more information boards explaining why the park is so important might be a good start in persuading people that this is not just a playground for ever-selfish humans and their pets. Stand up for nature!

Having seen the damage and vandalism to Cressbrook Dale, can only think the Peak District National Park is a cartel of thuggery. Disgusting. 1 star given because there is no option for zero stars. Whoever is responsible for this damage to nature ought to hang their head in shame.

Great place to visit with walks for every type of visitor. Also much less vehicle traffic on or near pathways over the last few years which is a massive improvement in my opinion, making walks far more peaceful and relaxing.

I have great memories of walking in Derbyshire, both White Peak or Dark Peak, Castleton for The Great Ridge....Mam Tor, Back Tor, Lose Hill. Winnats Pass and the Caverns. Ashford in the Water for Monsal Dale and the wonderfully named Water-cum-Jolly with its impressive limestone cliffs. Hathersage for the Edges: Stanage, Burbage, Millstone, the gritstone millstones still lying where they were left beside the delfs from which they were quarried so long ago. Eyam and its tragic Plague history, Grindleford, Calver, Baslow, Bakewell, Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Great Longstone, the list is long and magical....Over Haddon and Youlgreave for Lathkill dale and Bradford dale, whose rivers well up as if by magic from the limestone, Hartington for Dovedale. I look forward eagerly to my next opportunity to walk in this great county.

It was my first time going to the peak district and it didn't disappoint. It was beautiful I has a lovely 7mile hike. The views was breathtaking.. highly recommended

Very claim and quite place.,lot of activities you can do it there.please note the car parking machine will accept only coins,So please make sure to take some coins