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When it comes to outdoor activities, the Peak District National Park is the whole package. Located in the north of England, the park offers everything from horse riding to rock climbing, windsurfing to paragliding, plus walking trails galore. One trail, Derwent Valley Heritage Way, allows you to take in the area’s open landscape while also showcasing its industrial roots. Discovering hidden underground formations at such spots as Titan Cave (the highest natural cavern in the U.K.) is another popular pastime. Best of all, there are camp- and RV sites throughout so guests can settle into these surroundings.
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1. Vintage Adventure Tours
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5.0 based on 162 reviews
Fabulous tours of the beautiful Peak District National Park in the only vintage car licenced for Private Hire in the UK.
2. Kinder Scout
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5.0 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By amdgriggs - Sheffield, United Kingdom
I’ve been walking on and around Kinder for nearly 60 years now and it’s probably my favourite place in England for grand walking, certainly if all the places you can reach easily from Sheffield. It boasts a couple of true classic routes (eg up Grindsbrook from Edale, round the southern edge of the plateau westward to Edale Rocks and then down Jacobs Ladder and via Upper Booth, with options to go up Ringing Roger to start to avoid the Grindsbrook crowds, and to extend by heading north across the plateau to Kinder Gates and Kinder Downfall before heading south along the western edge to Jacobs Ladder) - great walks and spectacular in good weather but also never to be underestimated. Kinder is very different in cold, wet or misty weather - I well remember wintry walks on Kinder with my dad as a child, but also more recent occasions when I’ve marvelled at inexperienced and under-equipped walkers up there in descending mist with no map or compass and only a sketchy idea where they want to be. There’s a reason the Edale Mountain Rescue Team is so busy.... Things have changed in the past few years and much of the popular stretch of the plateau edge from Grindsbrook to Jacobs Ladder is now well-engineered with millstone slabs (to control erosion; the centre of the plateau also has far more vegetation than 60 years ago, thanks to extensive replanting of heather and the construction of hundreds of leaky dams which have prevented the further erosion of many of the peat hags. My favourite sections to walk are now some of the quieter and more remote areas at the eastern or northern ends of the plateau, where there are a surprising number of clear but little-used paths and some wonderful rock outcrops. A great walk is to walk up to Hope Cross (eg from Bagshaw Bridge on the Edale side), up to the plateau and then do as long an anti-clockwise circuit as you have the energy for, cutting across to the south side at one of the narrower points and using your navigation skills. There are also paths across the plateau, most not shown on OS maps but clearly shown on (eg) Open CycleMap, which comes free with the ViewRanger app. There’s another fine walk too from the Snake Inn west up Ashop Clough to Ashop Head, then east along the plateau’s northern edge before descending again off Fairbrook Naze. Kinder gets really popular at weekends and in good weather - good to see, of course, and not surprising too as it’s also the start of the Pennine Way - and it’s always good to know there are quieter parts which are just as dramatic and just as wild: check out the iconic Kinder Gates, or the Madwoman’s Stone. Very highly recommended.
3. Stanage Edge
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5.0 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By aashildg
We followed a guide book from Hathersage and it was an amazing walk with a lovely view over the Peak District.
4. Edward and Vintage
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5.0 based on 149 reviews
Edward and Vintage is set in the heart of the Peak District. Housed in the former post office in the village of Tissington. Edward and Vintage is situated at the start of two wonderful foot paths taking you across fields to the Tissington trail. A great venue to get your supplies for the walk or to sit and enjoy a handmade ice-cream in the gardens of the cottage after a day exploring.
Reviewed By nps1985 - Ashbourne, United Kingdom
We took my nephew and foster child down to the sweet shop after we had lunch at tisssington. As we went in the store there was range of classic and modern sweets and chocolates we had a field day. I would definitely recommend the rubarb and custard boiled there have won awards from it and the owner is so kind and very smiley.
5. Dolomite Training
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5.0 based on 276 reviews
An outdoor activity company based in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Delivering adventurous activities and team building for individuals, groups, businesses and the education sector. We deliver activities to suit every need and at every level, get in touch to discuss a course today!• Climbing• Caving• Mountain Biking• Abseiling (including sponsored events throughout the UK)• Navigation Training• Guided Walks• Stream Scrambling• Challenge Days• Bespoke Activity Programmes• Team Building• Team Bonding.
6. The Church Inn
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5.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By 822kerryh - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Visited here Friday 16th October as we were camping nearby, lovely local pub with really friendly staff, the food was absolutely gorgeous, all freshly home cooked, piping hot and super tasty.
7. Gritstone Adventure Activities
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5.0 based on 113 reviews
Gritstone Adventure Activities was founded in the Peak District in 2013 to deliver Outdoor Skills Training Courses and Outdoor Activities to Adults and Children in the Peak District National Park. Our key promise is that the emphasis of both our Activities and Training Courses is enjoyment, while learning developmental or technical skills in the process. We always cater directly to the needs of our clients; whether they wish to learn new outdoor skills or just have fun for the day – and courses are always tailored to the requirements of the group or individual; Gritstone Adventure Activities will be pleased to accommodate. Gritstone Adventure Activities can also offer nationally accredited and recognised qualifications in First Aid and Navigation skills. We have a license from the Health and Safety Executive (AALA) to deliver activities to unaccompanied under 18s as well as adults. Climbing Caving Abseiling Canoeing and Water Sports Mountain First Aid Courses
8. Grindleford Community Shop
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
A delightful community cafe selling homemade bread,jams, chutneys and marmalades, locally made pies and southern Indian curries, crafts and homemade cakes and biscuits. Come and enjoy a cup of tea and a snack in our lovely garden under a spreading oak tree with views across the valley and down the river Derwent.
Reviewed By DEIRDRE8-0
We have been a couple of times and it just lovely, drinks and cake spot on and you sit in the church grounds, simple and enchanting, a lovely place to relax before you continue on your journey.
9. Live For The Hills
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
We provide luxury tours of the Peak District National Park. We offer a variety of tours, including scenic tours, which combine picturesque, historic villages with wonderful landscapes and scenery. We also offer Pride & Prejudice tours, where our guests can explore some of the locations which inspired Jane Austen and which featured on the film and tv adaptations of the classic novel. We have a choice of photography tours which are suitable for all levels of photographer, from beginner to expert. And we offer a bespoke service, where our customers can design their own tour. We can pick up and drop off at your selected accommodation or train station for a luxurious door to door service. Our tours are suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness, as they can include as much or as little walking as our customers prefer.
10. The Old Cell Ale Bar
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Micro pub serving Ales lge selection of gin and rum. craft cider's .2 lagers. 2 keg ciders .2 keg ales. wine and several other spirits and malt whisky's
