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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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Sheldon House Monyash

Quality, sustainable and award-winning B&B in Sheldon House with additional self-catering holiday accommodation in Sheldon Barn.


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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Middleton Top Cycle Hire – High Peak Trail

Discover the wonderful High Peak Trail with excellent cycle hire from Middleton Top Visitor Centre


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Hathersage Swimming Pool (outdoor)

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


The Gentle Outdoors Events

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Hopton Hall Snowdrop Gardens

Hopton Hall Snowdrop Gardens open every day in February


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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.


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Cutting Garden Floristry Workshop

Create a seasonal arrangement using flowers from the Chatsworth Garden.


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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Manifold Way

A favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.


The Limestone Way

The Limestone Way is a superb 46-mile waymarked route across the White Peak landscape of the Peak District National Park.


Longdendale Trail

Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.


High Peak Trail

A 17.5 mile walking, cycling and horse-riding route.


The Gentle Outdoors Itineraries

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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.


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!


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.


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