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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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 Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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The Old Rectory House
Where better to choose the Old Rectory B&B for a relaxing place to re-charge your batteries. Pull up a chair and snuggle down in one of our comfy…
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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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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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Bank Top Farm
Luxury 5* hot-tub cottages, Derbyshire Dales & Peak District, close to Ashbourne, Alton Towers & Chatsworth.
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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Parkland Walking Tour at Chatsworth
Explore the Chatsworth Park with an expert from our Landscape Team.
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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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Matlock Cycle Routes - Up Hill and Down Dale
Discover a landscape full of heritage with breathtaking views.
South Derbyshire Walk – Peek into the Past
An easy 6 mile walk, with lar reaching views, to the tranquil riverside village of Swarkestone.
Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
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.
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…
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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