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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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
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Matlock Farm Park Riding School
Enjoy horse riding in the beautiful surroundings of Matlock Farm Park, with views over to Riber Castle.
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The Maynard
A beautifully refurbished 19 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant based in Grindleford hosting spectacular views across the Peak District.
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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Walker Peak Cottages
Our 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage located down a quiet lane in Wirksworth is an ideal base for a Peak District stay.
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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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Belper River Gardens
Located within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site adjacent to Strutt's historic North Mill the riverside promenade allows flat easy access…
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Middleton Top Cycle Hire – High Peak Trail
Discover the wonderful High Peak Trail with excellent cycle hire from Middleton Top Visitor Centre
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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Cutting Garden Floristry Workshop
Create a seasonal arrangement using flowers from the Chatsworth Garden.
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Chatsworth Young Farmers
Spend an afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals.
The Gentle Outdoors Offers
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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!
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Small Plates Offer at Bareca Peak District
Join us for an exquisite 4 course dinner to ring in the New Year
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Great January offers at Shining Cliff
An independent hostel accommodating up to 20 people Shining Cliff woods, near Ambergate - a stunning, peaceful woodland setting
The Gentle Outdoors Trails
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South Derbyshire Walk – Peek into the Past
An easy 6 mile walk, with lar reaching views, to the tranquil riverside village of Swarkestone.
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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