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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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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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…
Expect stunning views, starry skies, cosy comforts and peaceful grown-up glamping on our Peak District farm near Ashbourne and Bakewell, with…
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Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Discover Poole’s Cavern, Buxton’s Hidden Wonder. Take a Journey beneath the earth and uncover the amazing stories of the underground landscape
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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…
Expect stunning views, starry skies, cosy comforts and peaceful grown-up glamping on our Peak District farm near Ashbourne and Bakewell, with…
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Bike Garage
Bike Garage has been providing mountain bike hire since 2010 from its workshop in Bamford. Voted best cycle hire in the Peak District by Tripadvisor…
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Hoe Grange Holidays
Peaceful Peak District log cabins with stunning views, hot tubs and a relaxed farm setting
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Hope Valley Bike Hire
We have a wide range of bike hire options, for all abilities to explore the Hope Valley and the wider Peak District
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Elvaston Castle Country Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park is truly magical and steeped in history. Its formal gardens and wider parkland still inspire and surprise today.
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The National Stone Centre
Telling the story of stone; the National Stone Centre (NSC) is a 40 acre site on the edge of the Peak District featuring 330 million year old…
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Shipley Country Park
Shipley Country Park and Visitor Centre offers a great day out, with superb play areas, an outdoor gym and a host of seasonal events, self-guided…
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Chatsworth Garden
Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.
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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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Lost Earth Adventures
Specialists in mountain adventures on the water, underground and in the hills of the Peak District National Park.
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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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