Things to Do
Whilst staying at Croft Farm there is always something going on, and places that are open to visit. Enjoy the journey on all of your days out, the countryside is beautiful in all directions.
Walking Around Derbyshire
Derbyshire is full of beautiful scenic walks surrounded by the outstanding countryside. Let’s Go Peak District have ample information and routes for walking and cycling. Click the link for walking routes around Derbyshire – https://letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/category/lets-explore/walks/derbyshire-walks/
The High Peak Trail (which Croft Farm is next to) is a traffic-free path that runs for 17 miles between Dowlow near Buxton and High Peak Junction near Cromford. It follows the route of the former High Peak Railway Line, opened in 1831 to carry minerals between Cromford Canal and the Peak Forest Canal. Then, there is the Tissington Trail which follows the former railway line between Buxton and Ashbourne, opened in 1899, operated by the London and North Western Railway. It was the last railway to be built in the Peak District. The line closed in the 1960s and the land was purchased by the Peak District National Park in 1971 to transform it into a trail for walkers, riders and cyclists.
The Tissington Trail is joined by the 17 mile long High Peak Trail at Parsley Hay, making an extensive route that is part of the National Cycle Network. The High Peak Trail runs from High Peak Junction near Cromford to Dowlow, near Buxton, through beautiful White Peak countryside. A map of the White Peak Trails and Cycle Routes can be found here or a copy in the cottages for you when planning your cycling day! Croft Farm Holiday Cottages is located at the 2.5 markers between Newhaven and Minninglow on the map.
- Cromford Canal – Click for information
- Carsington Water – Click for information
- Cycle Hire at Middleton Top, Carsington
and Parsley Hay – Click for information - Black Rocks – Click for information
- Robin Hoods Stride – Click for information
- Beresford Dale – Click for information
- Minninglow – Click for information
- National Stone Centre –Click for information
- Ilam Park (National Trust) – Click for information
- Peak District Lead Mining Museum and Temple Mine, Matlock Bath – Click for information
- Rainster Rocks Harborough Rocks – Click for information
- Sir Arkwrights Masson Mills – Click for information
- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway – Click for information
- Riber Castle – Click for information
Indoor Fun for the Little Ones (Soft Play)
- Peak Adventure, Rowsley – Click for information
- The Arc, Matlock – Click for information
- The Play Mill, Bonsall
- Little Monkeys, Darwin Forest – Click for information
- Dovedale (the famous stepping stones) – Click for information
- Lathkill Dale, Monaysh/Youlgrave – Click for information
- Monsal Trail, Bakewell – Click for information
- Thors Cave, Wetton – Click for information
- Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton in Peak – Click for information
- Parkhouse and Chrome Hill – Click for information
- The Lumsdale Falls and Ancient Mills – Click for information
- Kedleston Hall (National Trust) – Click for information
- Haddon Hall, Bakewell – Click for information
- Chatsworth House & Gardens – Click for information
- Ilam Park – Click for information
- Thornbridge Hall, Ashford in the Water – Click for information
- Gullivers Kingdom, Matlock – Click for information
- Matlock Farm Park, Matlock – Click for information – Speak to Judith and you can receive discounted tickets for Matlock Farm Park.
- Crich Tramway Village, Crich – Click for information
- Arc Leisure, Matlock – Click for information
- Heights of Abraham, Matlock – Click for information
- Midland Railway Centre, Butterley – Click for information
- Peak Railway, Darley Dale – Click for information
- Ashbourne Market Town – Click for information
- Bakewell Market Town – Click for information
- Buxton – Click for information
- East Midland Designer outlet (Shopping village) – Click for information
- Matlock Bath Masson Mill (Shopping outlet) – Click for informationBuxton Opera House – Click for information
- Peak Village, Rowsley – Click for information
- Ashbourne and Brailsford Golf Clubs – Click for information
- Great British Car Journey, Ambergate – Click for information
- Kids Skate Park, Wirksworth
- NT Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood – Click for information
- Bolsover Castle – Click for information
- Tutbury Castle – Click for information
- Renishaw Hall and Gardens – Click for information
- NT Hardwick Hall – Click for information
Visitor Centres
- Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre – Click for information
- Denby Pottery Visitors Centre – Click for information
For all the family
- Alton Towers – Click for information
- Peak Wildlife Park – Click for information
- Brick Corner – Click for information
Country parks and places of interest
- NT Lyme Park – Click for information
- Ladybower Reservior – Click for information
- Tittesworth Reservior – Click for information
- NT Calke Abbey – Click for information
- Blue John Cliff Cavern at Castleton – Click for information
- Pooles Cavern & Buxton Country Park – Click for information
- Kinder Scout – Click for information
- Mam Tor – Click for information