Being a proud Yorkshire town, Huddersfield is often associated with the Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors more than it is with Derbyshire and The Peak District.
But geographically speaking, Huddersfield is only a short journey away from the stunning Midlands countryside.
In fact, we see many people who are planning hiking excursions stay with us in Huddersfield rather than pay the premium prices of Peak District accommodation.
So, to help people better understand what the Peak District has to offer, as well as how easy it is to get there from Huddersfield, we’ve prepared this article all about Huddersfield and The Peak District.
How Far Is The Peak District From Huddersfield?
Huddersfield is surprisingly close to The Peak District National Park. In fact, it’s only around 12 miles (a 25-30 minute drive) on the A616 from Huddersfield Town Centre to West Nab, which is the most northern tip of The Peak District.
For those without a car, the journey can still be completed in under 1 hour on public transport. With regular buses every 15 minutes from Huddersfield Bus Station to Meltham Town Centre on the edge of the national park.
All in all, getting yourself and friends/family to The Peak District from our Huddersfield short-stay accommodation is simple and easy. It’s one of the many reasons people choose to stay with us when they’re visiting the Derbyshire national park.
Can You Walk From Huddersfield To The Peak District?
Yes you can walk to The Peak District from Huddersfield. Actually, there’s even a designated hikers route to help capture some of the stunning Yorkshire & Derbyshire scenery.
The route takes you from Huddersfield Town Centre to West Nab (the most northern tip of The Peak District) cutting through picturesque countryside towns Netherton and Meltham. The route is just over 20 kilometres in total and will take around 7 hours for most people to complete. Although, some people who choose to run/jog certain sections will be able to complete the trail faster. .
A Few Of The Many Things You Can Do Or Visit In The Peak District.
There are many different reasons that people choose to holiday in and around The Peak District. With so many wonderful sights to see, and a whole host of activities on offer for all ages, It can be difficult to narrow down your options to just a few.
Luckily, we’ve put together a small assortment of different things that you can get up to if you’re choosing to spend some well needed time away in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside.
Scenic Hiking Trails Throughout The Peak District
We’ve already spoken about how you can trek your way from Huddersfield to West Nab, taking in some of the wonderful rural sights along the way. But with The Peak District’s immense geographic size, there are so many more wonderful hiking trails that you can venture along.
Not far West of West Nab, you can find Butterley Reservoir, a calm and serene open body of water with many incredible views along its shoreline. You can walk through the town of Marsden and up to the viewing point at the northern side of the reservoir as well as all around it if you feel brave enough to cross over some offshooting streams.
For the adventurous mountaineers, you can make your way further south to Kinder Scout, the tallest mountain in the Peak District. Although not as challenging as any of Britain’s Three Peaks (Ben Nevis – Scotland, Scafell Pike – England and Mount Snowdon – Wales) Kinder Scout is still a tough and scenic mountain to reach the summit of. Whichever of the marked routes you approach the climb from, you can be sure to have a great view of the wonderful Peak District landscapes.
Get Lost In Austen At Chatsworth House
Possibly the most famous work of author Jane Austen was Pride and Prejudice. Her epic 19th century love story between Miss Elizabeth and Mr Darcy is world-renowned and it is believed that she wrote the book whilst staying in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Many also believe that she based the home of Mr Darcy, Pemberley, on the iconic Chatsworth House in The Peak District.
So believed are these rumours that when, in 2005, an on-screen adaptation of her novel was devised – the producers chose to film a large portion of the movie at Chatsworth, causing an even bigger association between the two to develop.
You can visit Chatsworth House almost all year round, and often there will be Pride and Prejudice themed events that play up to the Austen association in spectacular fashion.
Visit The Victorian Holiday Town Of Buxton
With its Georgian architecture and fabulous thermal spa, Buxton has been a popular holiday destination since the reign of Queen Victoria. In the 1800s, Spa towns became increasingly popular as people believed the waters which flowed from them had medicinal benefits to those who drank from them. This is the reason so many Spa towns in England have bottled water brands named after them (including Buxton).
The spa is located in the Grade I-listed Buxton Crescent – a historic Georgian building now used as a luxury hotel. This building is a landmark and tourist attraction in its own right.
Accommodation Close To The Peak District
At Plover Cottage, we have many different properties which are available for rent all year round. Situated in the calming countryside town of Lindly, just outside of Huddersfield.
From any one of our 9 holiday cottages, you can quickly and easily access transport links to The Peak District, whether by road or on public transport.
Many previous guests have used our Huddersfield based cottages as a forward base for their excursions into rural Derbyshire, so why not take a look and book one of our holiday cottages today!