GUIDES

Outdoor Activities

If you want to get active while you’re here, Derbyshire offers some of the best outdoor experiences in the world. Carsington Water is on our literal doorstep, with watersports, hiking and fishing opportunities. We’re a short hop from the High Peak Trail and the Tissington Trail and there are miles of stunning cycling routes -for  road, gravel, mountain and electric bikers.

Carsington Water

With an array of sights, activities and services, and only a 5 minute walk to reach the nearest section of footpath, this large rewilded reservoir is a natural destination for our guests.
Location:
Big Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST
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Carsington Sports

A major attraction on Carsington Water is the water sports hire and activity centre, make sure you book a session to have a splash.
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Harboro Rocks Clay Shoot

Clay pigeon shooting by a scenic rock formation.
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National Stone
Centre

Learn about local geology, or just grab a coffee and stroll the pleasant grounds.
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Middleton
Top

Situated in the famous High Peak Trail, with a cycle hire, cafe and a restored historic engine house, Middleton Top is a great place to start an exploration of the local area.
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Cycle Travel Derbyshire

A great tool for planning an A to B cycle route anywhere in Derbyshire, produced by Derbyshire Dales Council.
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Savvy Cycling

Find traffic free bike trails / bike paths / bike routes throughout the UK and Europe. Savvy Cycling pages list cycle route information, GPX files, bike hire and much more.
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Peak Walking

Rachel and Richard are both passionate about introducing people to the UK’s beautiful hills and moorlands. They specialise in helping clients to explore the Peak District and occasionally other mountainous areas such as The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Scotland and Wales. They also provide navigation training and other outdoor experiences. Both Rachel and Richard are qualified mountain leaders and navigation trainers, with up to date outdoor first aid qualifications. All guided walks offered are ideal for small groups of adults, couples and individuals. Rachel and Richard like to help their clients to learn about the countryside and the upland environment, by sharing local knowledge. Click link to book your walk!
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