Outdoor Activities & Country Pursuits
Enjoy all the countryside has to offer in Britain's original National Park.
Whether you're looking for action-packed adventures or thrilling country pursuits, there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy in the Peak District and Derbyshire. Find the best places to go horse-riding through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside, hire a bike and enjoy world-class cycling trails for the whole family, or simply soak up the sights at some of Derbyshire's best outdoor attractions.
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Heights of Abraham
Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.
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Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Discover Poole’s Cavern, Buxton’s Hidden Wonder. Take a Journey beneath the earth with our expert guides who will reveal the amazing stories of…
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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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Sharley Park Leisure Centre
With a main swimming pool and a children's pool, a gym and sports hall and we also have squash courts and badminton courts.
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Activities at Elvaston Castle Country Park
A truly magical park near Derby, steeped in history.
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Thornbridge Estate
Thornbridge Hall is a Grade II listed stately home in the heart of the Peak District. It is surrounded by 12 acres of quintessentially English…
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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Cafe & Cycle Hire on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell
Millennium Walkway
Not-to-be-missed in New Mills is the Millennium Walkway, a 175-yard aerial walkway spanning a cliffside above the River Goyt and linking to Torrs…
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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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Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park
Gulliver’s Valley Resort opened in 2020 and is located next to Rother Valley Country Park in South Yorkshire. Discover rides and attractions designed…
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Queen's Park
Queen's Park was opened in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. In its early days, the Park was a popular venue for rallies and…
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Lost Earth Adventures
Specialists in mountain adventures on the water, underground and in the hills of the Peak District National Park.
Cromford Canal
Now a picturesque and relaxing place to go for a countryside walk, Cromford Canal was once a buzzing hub of Derbyshire’s industry.
Ladybower Reservoir
Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, at the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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Peak Astronomy
Peak Astronomy specialises in delivering bespoke stargazing & astronomy experiences, astrophotography training and astrophotography imaging workshops.
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