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Scenic drives in Peak District, England

Explore Peak District, England by road. Compare published Remapped routes, estimated driving times, distances and highlights before choosing your next drive. Roads featured include A57, A628, B6106.

39–46 milesRoute distances
77–93 minEstimated driving
2Circular routes

Short on time? Holme Moss, Snake Pass and Strines Moorland Drive has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 77 minutes before stops.

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Peak District, England

Woodhead, Strines and Snake Pass Peak District Loop

46 miles1 hr 33 minCircular

Combine Woodhead Pass with Strines and Snake Pass for a substantial northern Peak District circuit. This is a different combination from the Cat and Fiddle grand tour, pairing two trans-Pennine main roads with the Strines crossing.

Along the way
  • Woodhead Pass
  • Snake Pass
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Via Gellia, Buxton and Bakewell White Peak Loop

43 miles1 hr 32 minCircular

Link Via Gellia with the A515 and the A6 through the White Peak for a longer southern Peak District circuit. This touring loop adds a different character to the Snake Pass and Winnats routes, with woodland, limestone uplands and valley roads.

Along the way
  • Via Gellia
  • White Peak
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Holme Moss, Snake Pass and Strines Moorland Drive

39 miles1 hr 17 minPoint-to-point

Cross Holme Moss, take Snake Pass east and finish on the twisting Strines road towards the A616. The route combines open moorland with the smaller-scale bends of Mortimer Road, giving a varied moorland outing.

Along the way
  • Holme Moss
  • Strines Moor
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Driving times exclude stops. Leave time for the views, check each route’s notes and make the journey your own.

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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

Holme Moss, Snake Pass and Strines Moorland Drive is the shortest by route distance, at 39 miles, with an estimated driving time of 1 hr 17 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

Woodhead, Strines and Snake Pass Peak District Loop is the longest by route distance, at 46 miles. Its estimated driving time is 1 hr 33 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

2 routes start and finish in the same place, including Woodhead, Strines and Snake Pass Peak District Loop. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

Can I customise one of these drives?

Yes. Open a drive and choose Customise this route to edit a copy in the road trip planner. Sign in to customise and save your version. You can change stops or plan several days.