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Walks within very easy access of Riverside House:

  • Tideswell Dale: easy access sculpture trail and evidence of ancient underground lava flows!
  • Chee Dale: impressive 200 ft deep gorge
  • Deep Dale and Topley Pike: great array of wildlife
  • Priestcliffe Lees: breathtaking views and fabulous springtime and summertime wildflower displays
  • Ravenstor and Bellamy's Bank: towering limestone craggs - David Bellamy was inspired to a lifetime of conservation when he came here as a young boy
  • Water-cum-Jolly: a lovely river walk ending up at the 'Brew Stop' for a cup of tea
  • Cressbrook Dale: some of the most flower-rich grassland in the region, superb scenery and accessible viewpoints
 

Peak District Walking Festival

Dates for 2013: 26 April to 12 May and Jane Tomlinson walk: 28 April 2013

See Walking Festivals

Sally Mosley a local lady also offers a whole range of local walks, including themed and guided walks.

See Sally Mosley Peak District Guided Walks 

 

 
Caving with Peak Instruction offer caving courses in the Peak District. Access to a number of courses is available giving a range of options. The courses are relaxed and run to suit the people who are there. Courses are run for a range of abilities and trips for wheelchair users or people with mobility difficulties can be organised. Under 18s must be accommpanied by an adult.  Where possible the courses are photographed and filmed and tea and coffee are supplied after the trip!  www.peakinstruction.com
 

Fishing is not permitted at Riverside House, but there are places to go in the Peak District for some of the best trout fishing and scenery in the country.

  • The Derwent Reservoir at Ladybower is the only water in England where you can get a day ticket to fish for true wild brown trout.
  • The Monsal Dale River is famous for its unique strain of breeding Rainbow Trout and fly fishing only is available. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
  • Carsington Water fishing season runs from March to October each year and is predominantly a brown trout fishery with bank and boat fishing.
 

If you are interested in local photography, you may be able to visit a local gallery at Cressbrook (by arrangement) where photos and earrings are for sale!

 
 
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