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Derbyshire Countryside Guide

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park, and the Park offer many, many opportunities for enjoying the outdoors.

Ordnance Survey Maps: Explorer #01 and #24 take in almost all of the Peak District region.

Peak District National Park - One of Britain's finest areas of countryside preserved.

Contacts
Peak District National Park

Aldern House, Baslow Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AE
Tel: (01629) 816354
Web: www.peakdistrict.org/

The Peak District National Park Authority operates a study centre at Losehill Hall, Castleton, where visitors can undertake residential courses of study and special interest holidays.

Losehill Hall
Peak District National Park Study Centre
Castleton
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 8WB
Tel: 01433 620373
Fax: 01433 620346
Web: /www.peakdistrict.org/studybreaks/
Email: holidays.losehill@peakdistrict.gov.uk

There are numerous activity centres in the region offering a variety of outdoor experience opportunities, including the Edale Youth Hostel. Nestled at the foot of Kinder Scout, Edale is located at the southern terminus of the Pennine Way National Trail, and the region offers a variety of outdoor activities ranging from caving to climbing and kayaking.

Edale Youth Hostel
Rowland Cote
Nether Booth
Edale
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 7ZH
Tel: 0870 770 5808
Outside UK: (+44) 1433 670302
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

Trails

Dovedale - lovely countryside walks along the River Dove

Pennine Way National Trail - The Grand Old Man of National Trails, the Pennine Way stretches for over 250 miles across the spine of England from its starting place at Edale in the Peak District National Park.

Pennine Bridleway
The Pennine Bridleway is the first the first purpose-built long distance bridleway for horse riders, mountain bikers and walkers. The trail runs for 120 miles, beginning at Middleton Top, near Cromford. The Bridleway will eventually extend for 320 miles into Northumbria.
Web: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway/

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Peveril

Matlock
Self catering cottage

1 Double Bedroom with ensuite Shower Room/WC 1 Twin Bedded Room Separate Bathroom/WC with shower attachment All have Fridge/Freezers, Washer Dryers and Microwaves more >>
Sleeps 4

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Broadcarr Barn

Kettleshulme
Self catering cottage

This property offers 2 double and 1 twin, shower room, additional upstairs toilet and basin, lounge, kitchen/diner, private garden, patio.

Pets welcome (£10 per pet per … more >>
Sleeps 6

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Kegworth (Hotel)

Kegworth Whitehouse Hotel

An ideal base for all Derby, Nottingham and Leicester attractions, as well as Alton Towers and the Peak District. East Midlands Airport and Donnington Park are minutes away. This modern hotel has a leisure club with indoor pool, sauna, solarium and gym. All 79 bedrooms are well appointed and the … more >>

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Derby (Hotel)

Risley Hall Hotel

Approach Risley Hall through 17 acres of private landscaped grounds and enter an 11th Century Country House for fine dining, deluxe bedrooms, a relaxing health spa and exceptional service. Accommodation comprises 16 manor house rooms and 19 luxury suites, all with en-suite facilities and 24-hour room service; all have satellite … more >>

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