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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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Mam Tor - Shivering Mountain

Mam Tor, meaning ‘Mother Hill’, is a 517 metre high hill near Castleton in the High Peak area of Derbyshire and is one of the most famous walks in…


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Mercia Marina

Derbyshire's largest waterside marina attraction, shopping and holiday destination


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Hathersage Swimming Pool (outdoor)

A scenic open-air pool surrounded by Peak District countryside.


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Peak District Mining Museum

Discover the life of a Derbyshire Lead Miner.  Investigate the equipment the miners used to extract the lead ore from the ground, clamber and crawl…


The Gentle Outdoors Events

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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!


The Gentle Outdoors Trails

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Whaley Bridge to Windgather Rocks Walk

This beautiful 6.6 mile walk takes you out of the historic town of Whaley Bridge to the mighty gritstone crag of Windgather Rocks (416m), offering…


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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Peak District classics: Hope Valley itinerary

Taking in some of the best views and most picturesque places in the Hope Valley, this varied tour would make an excellent weekend or midweek break.


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…


Discover Derbyshire's hidden food and garden gems

Explore the Peak District and Derbyshire’s hidden food and garden gems on this fabulous 3-day itinerary around Bakewell, Baslow and Pilsley.


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…


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