OUTDOOR PURSUITS

• CYCLING Lots of cycling opportunities.
  • High Peak & Tissington Trail for off road flat cycling. Bike hire Parsley Hay 01298 84493
  • Manifold Track Brown End Farm Cycle Hire 01538 308313
  • Lots of bridle paths for the All Terrain enthusiast.
• CLIMBING       Youlgrave lies halfway between the grit of Curbar and the limestone of Matlock.

•           Robin Hoods Stride lies half a mile away along the Limestone Way for a local warm up.           

  FISHING Mostly fly fishing for trout.

  • The Peacock Hotel at Rowsley (3 miles) sells day tickets for the River Wye from Rowsley to Bakewell
  • Carsington Water :- big reservoir fishing 01629 540478
  • Ladybower :- more big reservoir fishing 01433 651254.
• GLIDING For a test flight ring 01298 871 270
• RIDING there are several Riding and Trekking Centres within easy reach
  
  • Curbar Riding School Tel 01433 630584
  • Haddon House Riding Centre Tel 01629 813723

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