The countryside around The Hide offers no shortage of ways to boost your adrenaline. Push your limits with strenuous hikes, high rope climbs, gorge scrambles, and fast descents and see the Peak District from a whole new perspective.
Hiking and Climbing
For seasoned hikers, the Peak District can deliver some rewarding challenges. Rugged trails across open moorland and high ridgelines await ambitious hikers. Routes like Edale Skyline and the White to Dark Way demand stamina and navigation skills, while Parkin Clough and Win Hill climbs offer steep ascents with big payoffs.
Whether you’re looking for strenuous or gentle rambles, we have a curated list of hikes all setting off directly from The Hide.
Lost Earth Adventures
For those drawn to the wilder side of the Peak District, Lost Earth Adventures offer guided adventures from gorge scrambling and caving to rock climbing and abseiling. Delivering expertly guided experiences across the countryside, the team welcomes everyone, regardless of skill level. Complete beginners and seasoned pros can take part in these challenging but memorable days out, and they’re a great way to experience the landscape from a fresh perspective.
Mountain Biking
With trails that wind through moorland, limestone dales, and gentle valley floors, the Peak District is one of the UK’s most famous mountain biking destinations. Take on technical climbs and experience fast, winding descents, with terrain that shifts from ridgelines to wooded valleys. There are three bike hire centres near The Hide, at Ashbourne, Parsley Hay, and Derwent, each providing easy access to popular biking routes.
Horse Riding
Not far from The Hide, Matlock Farm Park offers safe, scenic horse riding through open farmland, forest trails, and an arena. Introduce children as young as three to life in the saddle with pony trekking sessions, which take place daily and include gentle laps around the paddock. With private and group riding lessons also available, learning to ride is a rewarding way to build confidence and explore the countryside in good company.
Go Ape Buxton
For a more adrenaline-fuelled take on the Peak District, Buxton is home to one of the UK’s highest Go Ape courses. The famous Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton invites you to navigate loops of high ropes and aerial crossings, all set against the expansive views of Buxton and beyond. The course takes around two to three hours, as you brave daring obstacles like the iconic Tarzan Swing and eight epic ziplines.