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!
Featured The Gentle Outdoors Businesses
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Amber Valley Wines
A small family run vineyard close to the edge of the Peak District in the lovely village of Wessington in the beautiful Amber Valley.
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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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Hassop Station Apartment on the Monsal Trail
Apartment 1 at Station Farm on the Monsal Trail, cycle to your door!
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Hassop Station Rooms on the Monsal Trail
Station Farm at Hassop Station has undergone a full refurbishment. The Farmhouse is perfectly situated for the Monsal Trail at Hassop Station.
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Weathericks and Bradstone
Two charming 5-star cottages set in beautiful countryside with spectacular views over Carsington Water on the edge of the Peak District National…
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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
The Gentle Outdoors Events
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Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival
A variety of beautiful local walks, mostly free, to suit various abilities and interests all over the Staffordshire Moorlands.
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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.
The Gentle Outdoors Trails
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Ashover walks - 'A Seat with a View' and Ashover…
Explore the countryside in and around Ashover Village.
The Gentle Outdoors Itineraries
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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…
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…
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