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Outdoor activities in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Get active this winter with outdoor activities at a National Trust place near you in the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Outdoor activities in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Discover all the best activities at National Trust places in the region including cycling, running and sailing.

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Activity

Cycling at Calke Abbey 

Discover picturesque views of the Calke Estate on a bike ride along the Tramway Trail, with cycle hire and guided rides available.

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Article

Sailing at Foremark 

Foremark is home to Burton Sailing Club, which offers a range of family-friendly water sports, including windsurfing and offshore sailing, suitable for beginners through to the more experienced.

A group walking on Mam Tor, Peak District, Derbyshire
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Activity

Walking and cycling in Kinder, Edale and the High Peak 

Discover the best views of the Peak District on a refreshing walk or bike ride through Kinder, Edale and the High Peak in Derbyshire.

A mountain biker cycling away, down from White Edge Lodge at Longshaw in Derbyshire
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Trail

White Edge Loop cycling trail 

Discover views across the Hope Valley on the White Edge Loop cycling trail at Longshaw, an easy circular route that explores the estate via bridleways through woodland and moors.

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Cycling
DistanceMiles: 2.8 (km: 4.48)
Two people run along a gravel track at the Longshaw Estate in Derbyshire on a sunny winters day
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Trail

Longshaw Ranger Run 

Run through ancient woods, open moors, and farmland on this 6km (3.8 miles) trail around the Longshaw estate in the Peak District, looking out for wildlife and Bronze Age history.

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Running
DistanceMiles: 3.8 (km: 6.08)
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Activity

Water sports at Staunton Harold 

Fancy getting out on the water? Staunton Harold Sailing Club offers a variety of water sports from sailing to windsurfing and paddleboarding, with training available for beginners of all ages.

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Discover more in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Historic houses, arts and crafts cottages and the spectacular Peak District make up this varied part of the Midlands.