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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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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Mercia Marina
Derbyshire's largest waterside marina attraction, shopping and holiday destination
Monsal Head and Monsal Dale
One of the most popular beauty spots in the Peak District, with absolutely fabulous dales scenery.
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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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Parkland Walking Tour at Chatsworth
Explore the Chatsworth Park with an expert from our Landscape Team.
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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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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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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 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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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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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.
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…
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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