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The Gentle Outdoors

Discover the area at your own pace and enjoy the gentle outdoors in the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Britain's original National Park, the Peak District, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, but you don't need to be an adrenaline junkie to enjoy all the area has to offer. The Peak District and Derbyshire is home to some of the world's most beautiful traffic-free cycle trails, accessible footpaths and easy-going activities to suit all ages and abilities. Whatever you're looking for, you're sure to find it here!

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Bolsover Castle

This hilltop castle was built as a fashionable retreat for 17th-Century courtiers to entertain influential guests. Now its reputation for revelry…


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Blakelow Farm

Peak District luxury getaways at Blakelow Farm. Set in Winster with glorious views towards Chatsworth House & Park. Dog friendly with paddock &…


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2 Lumford House

2 Lumford House, a gorgeous Georgian Cottage, sits on the banks of the River Wye in the old market town of Bakewell, heart of the Peak District.


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Rudyard Lake Railway

A narrow gauge railway running alongside Rudyard Lake, using the route of the old North Staffordshire Railway.


The Gentle Outdoors Events

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Longshaw Sheepdog Trials

The oldest continuous trials in the country and a much-loved local tradition, taking place in the Peak District since 1898.


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Rural Olympics

Get ready for an action-packed day of fun and competition at the Carsington Water Rural Olympics!


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Riverside Tai Chi at Chatsworth

A Tai Chi session in the park by the River Derwent.


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Parkland Walking Tour at Chatsworth

Explore the Chatsworth Park with an expert from our Landscape Team.


The Gentle Outdoors Offers

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June & July at Milkmaid's Cottage Castleton…

Milkmaid's Cottage sleeps two guests 3 nights for the price of two June and July


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Something for the Weekend at The Bike and Boot

Stay 2/3 nights at the weekend & get your cheapest night 1/2 price!


The Gentle Outdoors Trails

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Longdendale Trail

Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.


Monsal Trail

An iconic traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.


The Gentle Outdoors Itineraries

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How to spend 48 hours in Bakewell

This itinerary is based in the historic market town of Bakewell, famed for its sweet confection, and includes some Peak District classics!


Car-free guide: A train tour of the Goyt Valley

Just a short hop on the train from Manchester and Sheffield, this picturesque corner of the county is waiting to be discovered.


Day trip from Sheffield: Exploring the Hope…

Offering some of the best views and most picturesque villages in the country, Derbyshire's iconic Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the…


Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Hope Valley

Take in dramatic scenery, quaint villages and some of the Peak District's most iconic attractions along the Hope Valley Line between Manchester…


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