Things to do

Windy Harbour Farm Hotel is situated on the edge of the Peak District with easy access to the Derbyshire countryside. With easy access to many of the Peak District Tourist attractions you will never be far away from somewhere to visit. 

If it is a quiet, get away from it all, weekend or short break or a holiday you want then you need look no further. Whatever you choose to do you can be sure to return to a warm welcome. Relax in one of our lounges with a newspaper and a pot of tea or a glass of wine and a book before enjoying some home cooked food.

See below for links and information on just a few of Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Manchester's many attractions, walking and cycling activities. 

Walking and cycling 

There are walks and cycleways practically from the hotel doorstep including The Pennine Way, the Longdendale Trail, Pennine Bridleway, and Trans Pennine Trail. See the following links for further information.

Pennine Way: We are situated close to Crowdon at the end of Section 1 of the Pennine Way (travelling South to North). We are ideally situated for your first overnight stop (or last if walking North to South). We offer a FREE pick up and drop of service to/from your walking point. Packed lunches are also available for the next leg of your journey. 

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The Trans Pennine Trail: The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) is a route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking the North and Irish seas, passing through the Pennines, alongside rivers and canals and through some of the most historic towns and cities in the North of England. Windy Harbour Farm Hotel is situated close to Longdendale giving access to the Trans Pennine Trail West section.

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Longdendale Trail: The Longdendale Trail is a long-distance trail that runs a distance of approximately 6.5 miles (10.4km) from Hadfield, Derbyshire to Woodhead Tunnel before crossing the A628 and climbing a steep moorland track towards the Yorkshire border at Salter's Brook. The route follows the line of the former Manchester to Sheffield railway, converted to a safe, traffic-free trail for everyone.  Its smooth level sandy surface means it is suitable for people in wheelchairs and less agile people, as well as families with small children and pushchairs.

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Pennine Bridleway: The first purpose-built long distance bridleway for horse riders, mountain bikers and walkers. Once fully open it will run from the High Peak Trail in Derbyshire to Byrness, Northumberland, around 350 miles.

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Mountain Biking: Those who are fans of classic good old fashioned mountain biking will know there are few locations which beat the Peaks. See www.knowheretoride.com and www.mountainbikerides.co.uk for details of some of the best and most challenging trails in the Peak District, taking in Glossop, Kinder, Edale, Ladybower, Hayfield, Hope, Hathersage and Rushup Edge to name but a few.

Attractions

Chatsworth House: home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. In addition to opening their house, gardens and park to the public, there are several events held throughout the year including special Christmas events, Horse Trials and Chatsworth Country Fair.

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Castleton Caverns: Visit Speedwell, Blue John, Treakwell and Peak Caverns in and around Castleton. 

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The Chestnut Centre: A Conservation and Wildlife Park, located in scenic Peak District National Park of Derbyshire, set in 50 acres of landscaped grounds and home to some of Europe's largest gathering of otters, many species of owls and other indigenous wildlife including, buzzards, pine martens, polecats, foxes, Scottish wildcats and deer.  A lovely day out for adults and children alike.

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Ladybower Reservoir: Take a trip to one of three reservoirs in the Derwent Valley, known collectively as the Peakland Lake District and noted for the famous Dr Barnes Wallis' Bouncing Bomb and the filming of The Dam Busters. 

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Derbyshire Well Dressings: Visit us in the spring and take a tour around some of the villages and see the unique tradition of well dressing.

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Farmers Markets: Why not visit some of Derbyshire's renowned Farmers Markets and take home some local produce from your stay here with us in the Peak District.

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Peak District Towns and villages: Alternatively why not visit some of the Peak Districts famous towns and villages. Buxton, Bakewell, Castleton, Hope, Ashbourne, Hathersage, Derbyshire's unspoilt village of Tissington and the historical village of Eyam, famous for the great plague are all within easy reach. 

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Holmfirth in Yorkshire: Windy Harbour Farm Hotel is just a short drive away from Holmfirth, famous for the setting of television's "The Last of the Summer Wine". 

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Windy Harbour Farm Hotel has been used for filming The League of Gentlemen. Hadfield (AKA Royston Vasey) provides the setting for this cult series and is just a stones throw away. A must for fans of this popular series.

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Shopping: For those looking to combine a short break or holiday with some shopping then the hotel is ideally situated for access to the Trafford Centre near Manchester or Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield. Glossop train station (less than a mile away) also gives easy access to city centre Manchester.

Clay Pigeon Shooting in Glossop, Derbyshire

At Windy Harbour Corporate Clays we also offer clay pigeon shooting experiences and corporate event days. Offering experiences for individuals (our vouchers make the perfect Christmas or Birthday present), groups (stag or hen parties of that works outing with a difference) or companies wanting to entertain clients or treat staff to a corporate day.

Visit www.windyharbourclays.co.uk for details.