The expansive, rustic moors with the reservoirs in the distance make for dramatic photos. Saddleworth Moor is another spot that landscape photographers will love. The Trinicle, Saddleworth Moor, near Oldham, Greater Manchester It’s a really small place so if you can see the Quiet Woman pub, you’re in the right where you need to be, as the walk starts just over the field behind.įollow directions for: Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire, Buxton SK17 0BU There’s something in the fact that this was once a coral reef hundreds of million years ago, so its staggered shape is truly spectacular and completely different from most landscapes.įor parking, head to the village of Earl Sterndale, near Buxton. No matter what level your skills are, this rugged yet breath-taking part of the National Park will practically hand you great photos itself! Photographing Chrome Hill & Parkhouse Hill will never give you ‘average’ landscape photographs. Head over to our Instagram to see more of the best that we’ve re-posted.Ĭhrome Hill & Parkhouse Hill, Earl Sterndale, near Buxton Castleton is also a great place for some pub grub! Winnats Pass is best accessed from the village of Castleton, where there’s a pay & display car park at the Visitor Centre. This viewpoint captures the natural beauty of the Peak District perfectly –it’s a place that allows photographers to capture expansive, dramatic or even whimsical shots. The craggy rocks and vast valley below make for some seriously dramatic shots, take a look at this photo from Instagram: This limestone gorge was once, hundreds of millions of year ago, completely submerged under water, which is one of the reasons why it has such a unique feel to it. Winnats Pass, whether it be the dramatic view from the top or the winding road below, has to be of one the most photogenic parts of the Peak District. There’re so many diverse and different places to capture in the Peak District but we thought we’d start you off with the top ten locations for landscape photography in the Peak District, just as a starting point… There are deep valleys, remains of a coral reef, beautiful ravines and some truly expansive views.

The Derbyshire countryside and Peak District National Park have some of the best locations for landscape photography in the country.

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