Top attractions

Whitelea Farm. – The farm is 91 acres in size and runs from the top ridge road at 1200ft down to the Onecote Brook. There are many walks of different lengths within the farm and links to the footpath network. See our farm animals. Alpacas, horses, sheep, pygmy goats, geese, chickens and ducks. Wild birds like curlew, lapwing, wild ducks, buzzard, red kyte and owls. Occasionally a deer. Dont forget to bring your walking boots and wellies. There are lots of places where you can just relax, enjoy the views and have a picnic.

Fun and excitement for all the family. 11 miles 19 mins away.

Lots of animals and wildfowl. Brilliant for kids . Softplay area. 9 mins , 4 miles.

Pooles Cavern – at Buxton. Underground, fine examples of Stalagmites and Stalagtights (which hang down).

The Roaches and Hen Cloud. – Amasing walks and rock climbing venue. Watch out for any Wallabies. Can be approached from Upper-Hulme or Tittesworth Reservoir.13 mins 4.9m.

Thors Cave. Wetton. – Can be accessed by the Manifold track at Waterhouses. 16mins 6.5 m. Be very careful if its wet,

Tittesworth Reservoir. – Brilliant circular walk of about 6 miles but smaller routes available. Cafe and shop and a free children’s safe play area. 13 mins / 5m. Pub in the village. Water sports available.

The Manifold Track. – Some 8 miles in length runs from Waterhouses to Hulme End. Flat and very safe, Bike hire available at Waterhouses. Cafes at either end and in the middle.

Speedwell Cavern. – Walk down lots of steps underground and get on boats travelling through the caves. Drive through to Buxton and Wynetts pass to Castleton. Castleton is my favourite destination having a Motte and Bailey castle a free museum, the Devils Arse (at Peak Cavern with working ropewalk demos), Speedwell Cavern, The Castle pub and nearby Mam Tor. 23m, 49mins from here but worth it.

Dovedale – near Ashbourne. Lovely walk through the dale heading for a nice pub at Alstonefield. 22mins,12miles from here.

Tissington Trail. – Another beautiful trail for bikes or walking. Runs from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay but our nearest access is just above Hartington. It is 13mles long and at Parsley Hay you can get onto the High Peak Trail going to Cromford or Buxton. Both fantastic trails and mostly flat.

Rudyard Lake. – Long circular walk, miniture steam railway and boat trips.

Carsington Water – Through Ashbourne to Kirk Ireton. Various walks or bike rides from 4.25 to 8 miles. Water sports available.