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Places Worth Pulling Over For in the Peak District.
the Peak District rewards those who slow down and look properly. Pullover's community has found 28 spots in the Peak District — each one submitted with honest notes on parking, access and what to expect when you arrive. Every spot has been submitted honestly and reviewed by people who've been there.
Monsal Head Viewpoint
5.0 ★ (1 review)
One of the most photographed views in England. Pull up, order a pint, and watch the light fall across Monsal Viaduct.
DRB-005
The Roaches
5.0 ★ (2 reviews)
Free roadside laybys beneath a dramatic gritstone ridge. Wild, free, and utterly brilliant.
STA-005
Ladybower Reservoir
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Vast reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. Submerged villages, Dambusters history, and big moorland views.
DRB-009
Three Shires Head
3.0 ★ (1 review)
Falls and a packhorse bridge where three counties meet.
DRB-030
Winnats Pass View Point
A steep limestone gorge with towering rock faces. One of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
DRB-006
Holme Moss Summit
The view from the summit is stunning! You can see for miles on a clear day.
DRB-013
Curbar Edge
Stunning views across the Derwent Valley, looking across Chatsworth and local area. There's lots of walking and climbing routes, so perfect to take a picnic along too.
DRB-012
Rowtor Rocks
A gritstone of interlocking natural and manmade tunnels and caverns with carvings, symbols, and pictures. Associated with Druids but not confirmed. It is a place of mystery and magic
DRB-033
Sheepwash Car Park- Carsington Water
Stunning views of Carsington, away from the main visitor site
DRB-015
Froggatt Edge
5.0 ★ (1 review)
A gritstone edge with breathtaking panoramic views and well maintained paths
DRB-028
Hen Cloud
4.0 ★ (1 review)
Stunning views of Tittesworth Reservoir and across Merebrook. Plenty to walk up, across and down.
STA-007
Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
4.0 ★ (1 review)
A well preserved Neolithic henge and burial long Barrow.
DRB-011
Thors Cave, Manifold Valley
A jaw-dropping cave mouth set into a limestone cliff above the Manifold Valley. Free, wild, and genuinely spectacular.
STA-002
Devil's Arse (Peak Cavern)
Britain's largest cave entrance, in Castleton.
DRB-026
Kinder Downfall
The Peak District's tallest waterfall, on Kinder Scout.
DRB-031
Surprise View, Hathersage
Drive up, step out, and Hope Valley suddenly appears below you. The name says it all.
DRB-004
Lathkill Dale Waterfall
A gentle limestone-dale fall with crystal-clear water.
DRB-032
Longstone Edge Layby, above Great Longstone
A free roadside layby above the Longstone villages with panoramic White Peak views that almost nobody knows about.
DRB-002
Stanage Edge
Five miles of gritstone edge above the Hope Valley. One of England's great moorland walks.
DRB-008
Nine Ladies Stone Circle and nearby Reform Tower
A small early Bronze Age stone circle, traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone for dancing on a Sabbath. An historical landmark in England
DRB-014
Poole's Cavern
A natural limestone cave on the edge of Buxton.
DRB-023
Bagshawe Cavern
A show cave near Bradwell with deep natural passages.
DRB-021
Blue John Cavern
A Castleton show cave famous for its rare Blue John stone.
DRB-022
Eldon Hole
The Peak's deepest open pothole, on Eldon Hill.
DRB-025
Most popular in the Peak District
Most viewed by Pullover visitors
Monsal Head Viewpoint
5.0 ★ (1 review)
One of the most photographed views in England. Pull up, order a pint, and watch the light fall across Monsal Viaduct.
DRB-005
Curbar Edge
Stunning views across the Derwent Valley, looking across Chatsworth and local area. There's lots of walking and climbing routes, so perfect to take a picnic along too.
DRB-012
The Roaches
5.0 ★ (2 reviews)
Free roadside laybys beneath a dramatic gritstone ridge. Wild, free, and utterly brilliant.
STA-005
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Frequently asked about spots in the Peak District
Is parking free at spots in the Peak District?
12 of the 28 spots in this area have free parking noted by the Pullover community. Always check local signage before you park - conditions can change.
Are these spots suitable for motorhomes?
19 of the spots in this area have been flagged as motorhome friendly. Pullover notes height restrictions and road conditions where known - always read the spot notes carefully.
How do I find the best spots near me in the Peak District?
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