Manifold
Trail
A stunning trail that starts at Hulme End (22 miles S of
Hayfield) and follows the old Leek & Manifold Light Railway to Waterhouses.
The trail is about 20 miles (round trip); allow 4 hours plus a bit more if you
wish to climb up to Thor's Cave for spectacular views.
Tissington Trail
Starting from Crowdecote (about 16 miles S of Hayfield
through Buxton), the trail runs all the way to Ashbourne, some 9 miles, an
interesting and pretty route.
Cycle Hire: Parsley Hay - 01298 84493 Ashbourne:
01335 343156
High Peak Trail
This traffic-free
trail starts from Dowlow near Buxton and runs for 28 km along the old Cromford
& High Peak Railway terminating at Cromford near Matlock Bath. It joins the
Tissington Trail at Parsley Hay. There are many things to see: old engine
houses, sidings, quarries and abundant wildlife. Dowlow is 10 miles S of
Hayfield.
Upper Derwent Valley
The cycle routes around
the Derwent Reservoirs (19 miles E of Hayfield off A57), the Thornhill Trail and
cycle lanes to Hathersage offer safe cycling in this area. The High Peak Trail
joins the Cromford Canal (which forms part of ther Heritage Way) at High Peak
Junction near Cromford. The High Peak Trail provides 17.5 miles of traffic free
route and links with the Tissington Trail.
Bike Hire: Peak Cycle Hire centre at
Fairholmes, Derwent near Bamford (01433 651261); Middleton Top, Middleton by
Wirksworth on the High Peak Trail (01629 823204).
Northfield Farm
is situated in England's highest village,
Flash. Daily rides are offered, mostly two hours duration, that take in some of
Derbyshire's most spectacular countryside. Suitable for all ages and range of
riding capabilities, this is a highly recommended stable. Tel 01298 22543
Flash
is 15 miles S of Hayfield off A53 south of Buxton.
The Derwent Reservoir at Ladybower This is the only water in England where you can get a day ticket to
fish for true wild brown trout. The main reservoir, Ladybower, is stocked weekly
and is a very popular venue.
Ladybower is 16 miles E of Hayfield. Take A625
through Castleton and Hope; turn left on A6013.
Monsal Fisheries. The Monsal Dale
River is famous for its unique strain of breeding Rainbow Trout, as well as a
good head of wild and stocked Brown Trout. Fly fishing only. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. Tel 01629 640159.
Monsal Head is 18 miles SE of Hayfield
off B6465 near Ashford.
Press Manor Lake. A series of three lakes, the top one of
which is stocked with Rainbow, Brook, Brown and Tiger Trout for fly fishing
only. The bottom lake is available for coarse fishing and is stocked with Bream
, Small Carp , Barbel , Roach , Rudd and Orfe.
Press Manor is situated 30 miles
SE of Hayfield on A632 between Matlock and Chesterfield.
Carsington Reservoir
is England's ninth largest. It has won numerous awards for
its facilities which include a Visitor Centre, shops, restaurants and cafés.
Carsington is 30 miles SE of Hayfield off the B5035 between Ashbourne and
Wirksworth.
New Mills Golf Club, Shaw Marsh, New Mills SK22 4QE Tel: 01663
743845
18 holes, 5604 yards, Par 67.
Located 5 miles W of Hayfield.
Mellor &
Townscliffe Golf Club, Tarden, Gibb Lane, Mellor SK6 5NA Tel: 0161 427 9700
18
holes, 5925 yards, Par 69
Mellor is 5 miles W of Hayfield
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Golf Club, The Cockyard, Manchester Road Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 9UH Tel: 01298
812118
18 holes, 6434 yards, Par 71
Located 6 miles S of Hayfield.
Disley Golf
Club, Stanley Hall Lane, Disley SK12 2JX Tel: 01663 762071
18 holes, 5942 yards,
Par 70.
Located 6 miles WSW from Hayfield (take Jackson Edge Road, right off A6,
in Disley).
Marple Golf Club Barnsfold Road Marple SK6 7EL Phone: 0161427 2311
18
holes, 5552 yards, Par 67
Located 10 miles NW of Hayfield off A6.
Buxton and
High Peak Golf Club
18 holes, 5966
yards, Par 69: a challenging course where wind direction is a major factor on
some holes.
Located 10 miles S of Hayfield on Waterswallows Road (left off A6 at
Buxton).
Glossop and District Golf Club, Sheffield Road Glossop, SK13 7PU Phone:
01457 865247
11 holes, 5800 yards,Par 68
Located 11 miles N of Hayfield on A57.
Matlock Golf Course
18 holes, 5808 yards, Par 70, a moorland course with fine
views of the beautiful Peak District.
Located 32 miles SE of Hayfield on A632
through Matlock.
Ashbourne Golf Club
18 holes, 6402 yards, Par 72
Located 33
miles SSE of Hayfield on A515 south of Ashbourne.
Flagg Races
The first point-to-point race was held in Flagg in
1892. Held each Easter Tuesday, the main event for spectators is the unique Hunt
Members' race starting in the village and running across natural hunting country
before finishing in the racecourse proper.
Flagg is 18 miles SSE of Hayfield (A6
through Buxton; turn right onto A5720 and then left down country lane - follow
signposts).
Chatsworth International Horse Trails
Held each May, this two-day
event attracts support from across Great Britain.
Chatsworth is 22 miles SE of
Hayfield, south of Baslow off B6012.
Pikehall Harness Race
Racing with a difference! In 1998
top-class grass Harness Racing was introduced to Pikehall and its meetings in
June and July have already become major sporting events with extensive TV
coverage.
Pikehall is 23 miles SE of Hayfield (take A515 from Buxton, then left
onto A5012).
Parapente is one of the oldest
established hill-launch schools and it launches from a number of hills within
Peak District including Shining Tor and High Edge (near Buxton), Dale Head (near
Edale) and Mam Tor (near Castleton). Tandem flights and day tasters are
available. Tel 01625 610514
The Peak District is famed for its
rock climbing with the rocks divided into two types: gritstone, a course-grained
sandstone; and limestone.
The numerous crags suitable for climbing include:
Stanage Edge; Froggatt Edge; Stoney Middleton; Horseshoe Quarry; Chee Tor; Chee
Dale Crags; Gardoms Edge; The Roaches; Cratcliffe Tor; Willersley; Burbage North
and South; Ravensdale; Black; and Millstone Edge. Birchens Edge is recommended
for families and beginners.
Peak Activities Ltd. offers climbing lessons and
group climbing. Tel 01433-650345. Based 16 miles E of Hayfield at Hathersage on
A625.
Nine Snooker and Pool tables are available at Chalkers, a snooker
club in New Mills that offers free one-day membership for visitors. There is a
bar serving a variety of ales and lagers and bar snacks are available.
Chalkers,
Redmoor Mill, Buxton Road, New Mills SK22 3JT (Tel: 01663 742336).
New Mills is
4 miles SW of Hayfield. Take A6015 and turn left onto A6 (Buxton Road).
New Mills Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool, Hyde Bank Road New Mills Tel: 01663
745424
New Mills is 4 miles SW of Hayfield
Glossop Victorian Swimming Pool,
Howard Park, Dinton Road Glossop Tel: 01457 863128
Set in Howard Park's woodland
this Victorian pool was fully refurbished in 1993 and offers a unique
opportunity to swim in a full 25 metre pool in a spacious and airy classic
example of Victorian architecture whilst looking out over the picturesque
parkland.
Glossop is 10 miles N of Hayfield.
Marple Swimming Pool and The
Dolphin Centre, Stockport Road Marple Phone: 0161 427 7070
Marple is 10 miles NW
of Hayfield on B6101.
Regent Cinema, Stockport Road, Marple SK6 6BJ Phone:
0161 427 5951
Marple is 10 miles NW of Hayfield on B6101 