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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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
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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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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.
Open today: 8:00am - 11:30pm
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Rudyard Lake Railway
A narrow gauge railway running alongside Rudyard Lake, using the route of the old North Staffordshire Railway.
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Bluebell Dairy
A family farm with calves, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, a pony, a donkey and guinea pigs for everyone to come and meet.
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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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Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail
Cycle hire from the start of the magnificent Monsal Trail, 3 miles from Buxton.
The Gentle Outdoors Events
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Lady Ember Ghostly Walks of Castleton
Step into the darkness this Halloween with your Victorian storyteller and guide, Lady Ember!
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Apple Day with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Make and taste fresh-pressed apple juice in our heritage orchard
The Gentle Outdoors Offers
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Special Offer
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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Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
Upper Peak Forest Canal
Enjoy a scenic route along the upper part of the Peak Forest Canal, a once-bustling industrial hub in the Goyt Valley.
Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge Walk
This beautiful walk starts and ends in the peaceful Longshaw Estate, owned and managed by the National Trust.
The Gentle Outdoors Itineraries
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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.
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!
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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