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Peak District Photography Guide - My TOP 10!
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As a thank you to the community, for all of the support I receive. Stuffed with my favourite and arguably the BEST locations in the Peak District for photography.
Including one of my secret spots…shhh!
How could I possibly limit the Peak District to only 10 places… it’s huge and has so much to offer.
The hunt for a perfect shot will never stop, especially with our forever changing landscape and bizarre weather conditions. However, throughout my experience of being a landscape photographer and an avid hiker over the past nine years, these are my other favourite locations to help you find some incredible views throughout the Peak District.
What about the rest???
Alport Moor
Next to the largest landslide in the UK, Alport Castle, is Alport Moor. A beautiful moorland which is generally quite bleak, but under the right conditions it can give incredible results. This image was taken during Winter as the bogs were freezing over. It can be accessed from A few different directions depending on how long you want to walk, but I usually take a public footpath from the Snake Pass through some farmland and past the landslide.
This is one of my favourite images of the year and made it into my 2026 Calendar which is available here.
Bamford Edge
An iconic spot in the Peak District, similar to Mam Tor it provides the best view for the least amount of work in my opinion. You can park right near the top on New Rd which is just off the A60013. There are other routes too if you wanted longer walk, however for a quick sunset, you really can’t complain. You get a great view of some more iconic Ethels like Win Hill and Derwent Edge. It also looks over the Ladybower Reservoir which looks stunning as it reflects the landscape around it.
Crowstones
Arguably the hardest-to-reach and most isolated location on the list. I camped right under those breathtaking rock formations at Crowstones during my trip. A photographer’s paradise with countless angles and compositions to explore. The journey there is just as rewarding, with plenty of photo opportunities looking down the valley. There’s even remains of a plane crash. Start by parking at King’s Tree and descending the trail to Slippery Stones. Trace the water’s edge, then ascend to Howden Edge. Continue left along the ridge until you reach the destination.
Dovedale Valley
Above Dovedale Valley you have Thorpe Cloud, an excellent photography location in the Peak District, and Tissington Hill. This image below was on the way up Tissington Hill after taking the path from the bottom of the valley. This whole area could take a couple of days to explore, and I highly recommend it. It was very close to making it into the top 10. A National Trust car park is a the beginning of the walk, DE6 2AY.
Win Hill
Opposite Bamford Edge, it’s a steep, very steep ascent to the top if you want the quickest route. It takes you over Ladybower where you can get a shot of the famous plughole. Then up through some spectacular woodland which look incredible in fog if you can get there at sunrise. At the top, I prefer it at sunset in the summer looking down the other side. You get a fantastic view of the heather, usually being illuminated by the sun. But in this image I was treated with an incredible fire sky about 15 minutes after the sun was down! I have been here many times and it always takes my breath away (literally). Also free parking along the road if you get there at the right time.
Chinley Churn
My local stomping ground as you enter the Peak District. Chinley Churn can also be paired with Mount Famine and South Head for a nice day out. All places are stunning, but Chinley offers the best view point and some lovely drystone walls at the top. There are plenty of Lay-bys along Hayfield road, or you could park at the Lamb Inn and grab a drink while you’re there.
Chatsworth
A perfect place for entry level wildlife photography, as the deer park here is both on public and private land. The deer are not totally used to humans and can be spooked off quite easily, but you can get closer than you would in the wild. Chatsworth House is also a stunning place to visit if you like your stately homes and gardens.
I recently filmed an episode with BBC Countryfile photographing the Rut this autumn.
Middle Black Clough
A waterfall which doesn’t get as much recognition as it should, considering we don’t have that many here. It’s a bit tricky to get to, and hard to find too. But when you get there, it’s worth it. In terms of photographing this waterfall, you need to be careful as it is very slippery. If you need help with camera settings, I recommend taking a tripod, putting your camera on shutter speed priority setting. Canon is ‘Tv’ and Nikon is ‘S’… I'm unsure about other brands. Experiment with shutter speeds and see which effect you like best!
Over Owler Tor
A classic viewpoint of the Peak District and very popular for photographers in summer. When the heather comes out here it looks unbelievable, one of the best places in the peaks to view it. You can park in Surprise View Car Park, not far from Hathersage and make your way up through the silver birch woodland and up towards the boulders. As you get onto the top, you will see this view looking down towards Carl Walk and Higger Tor.
Lawrence Field
The only woodland to make the list, admittedly I haven’t been to as many woodlands as I would like. But this has been my favourite so far, and always my go to for a foggy morning. My favourite tree is a silver birch, which there are plenty of here. You park at surprise view car park, cross the road and head straight into the fields. It’s quite a large area to explore and you can easily lose your bearings if you don’t know your way around. I offer my photography workshops here as a location guide, and help to find the compositions within such a chaotic environment. You must be careful as there is a sudden drop into a quarry, so please plan your route first and understand where the quarry is.
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