Action & Adrenaline
Adrenaline-fuelled adventures in the Peak District and Derbyshire.
Abseiling, gorge-scrambling and high wire zipline adventures in the woods are all on offer in the Peak District and Derbyshire, offering the perfect chance to add a touch of adrenaline-fuelled action to your holiday!
Choose one of the Peak District and Derbyshire's many vast drops and have an instructor guide you through abseiling down back to earth, or get your heart-pumping on an adrenaline-fuelled experience. Start planning your next adventure in the Peak District and Derbyshire today.
Featured Action & Adrenaline Businesses
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Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park
Gulliver’s Valley Resort opened in 2020 and is located next to Rother Valley Country Park in South Yorkshire. Discover rides and attractions designed…
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Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park
Discover a beautiful family-run theme park that is perfect for younger children. We have over 60 rides and attractions including play areas…
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PeakePedals eBike Tours
Countryside eBike Tours are a new way to see the Peak District suitable for all levels of fitness & cycling experience
Open today: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Go Ape Buxton
The UK's number one forest adventure in the heart of the Peak District. Located on the edge of this beautiful spa town, our high ropes experience at…
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Mount Cook Adventure Centre
A not-for-profit activity centre on the edge of the Peak District
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Peak Instruction - Pete Knight & Associates
Tailored outdoor activity instruction, training and guiding, in the Peak District and beyond. Underground, on the rock and on the hill.
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PeakePedals eBike Tours
Countryside eBike Tours are a new way to see the Peak District suitable for all levels of fitness & cycling experience
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football
Played in Ashbourne every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, this exciting and dramatic game is thought to be one of the oldest forms of football in…
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Fireworks Weekend at Midland Railway -Butterley
Enjoy a spectacular Fireworks Weekend at Midland Railway – Butterley. Travel by heritage shuttle train to Swanwick Junction for a music-accompanied…
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Pennine Bridleway PB230km Trail Challenge
Experience 230km of the Pennine uplands in 75 hours, a great multi-day, trail running, expedition style challenge. 16-19th April 2026
Action & Adrenaline Trails
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Biking and birdsong around Carsington cycle route
A medium difficulty cycle route around Carsington Water.
Hope Valley & Hucklow MTB route
This ride takes you through classic dark peak climbs and descents with breathtaking views.
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