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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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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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
A new family friendly cafe with outdoor covered seating and play, with a focus on food, family & fresh air.
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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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Bennerley Viaduct
Discover this magnificent wrought iron railway viaduct and a wealth of heritage in this corner of DH Lawrence country.
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Bondhay Golf Club
A golf course on the boundaries of Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
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Tissington Hall Holiday Cottages & Apartments
From our warm cosy cottages to the splendor and indulgence of a night or two in one of our apartments, relax and unwind on your next holiday or short…
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Croft View Cottage
Croft View Cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Foolow in the Hope Valley, close to the historical village of Eyam and ideally…
The Gentle Outdoors Events
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Derbyshire Woodland Festival
Our popular festival returns returns on 16 and 17 September 2023. It's a fantastic event celebrating traditional and contemporary woodland crafts.
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Bolehill & Steeple Grange Open Gardens
An opportunity to visit some beautiful gardens hidden behind high walls in the village of Bolehill and Steeple Grange, and to admire the views…
The Gentle Outdoors Offers
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Special Offer
£35 off per stay this June at Mulino Pods
Glamping pods with stunning views over Carsington Water
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.
South Derbyshire Walk – Peek into the Past
An easy 6 mile walk, with lar reaching views, to the tranquil riverside village of Swarkestone.
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: 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…
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.
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.
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