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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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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.


Curbar Edge

A popular place for walkers and climbers with stunning views across Chatsworth and beyond.


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Hopton Hall Snowdrop Gardens

Hopton Hall Snowdrop Gardens open every day in February


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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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The Gentle Outdoors Trails

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Biddulph Valley Way

A 4.5 mile flat surfaced path ideal for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.


Manifold Way

A favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.


Tissington Trail

A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction


The Gentle Outdoors Itineraries

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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…


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: 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.


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.


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