Car-Free Adventures!
Tissington Village
Only a 35 minute walk away to the beautiful village of Tissington. Here you will find the stunning Tissington Hall, Herbert's tea rooms, On a Wick candle and ceramics shop, Tissington's craft corner, A J Holmes Butchers, and the famous Tissington Trail. If you have picked the right time of year to visit, you may catch Tissington's Village Fete, Well Dressings, and Art & Craft Fairs!
Carsington Water
A slightly longer, 3 mile walk or 20 minute bike ride to Carsington Water's visitor centre. Here you will find plenty to do, whether that is to walk around the reservoir, enjoying some nibbles and refreshing drinks at their courtyard cafe, or deciding to organise a water sport activity! These can range from paddleboarding to sailing.
Ashbourne
Walk down the Tissington Trail to arrive in our nearest town, Ashbourne. Here you will find an abundance of lovely cafes, shops, restaurants and bars/ pubs. Depending on the time of year you visit, you will also find the Ashbourne Festival, Ashbourne's Soapbox race, Christmas lights switch on, Lantern Parade, or the famous Shrovetide!
Visit https://www.discoverashbourne.com/whats-on for further information on local events.
Bike Hire
Tissington Trail
Tissington Trail
There are a number of companies that will provide bike hire in the local area, though if you wish for a company to deliver bikes to the barn for the duration of your stay, contact the Property Manager to organise.
Tissington Trail
Tissington Trail
Tissington Trail
Tissington Trail is the best pathway/ cycle track to take you to a range of locations in the peak district, including: Ashbourne, Thorpe, Tissington Village and Hartington to name a few. If you are interested in receiving a map of the trail - please contact our Property Manager.
Dovedales
Tissington Trail
Bradbourne
A stunning walk that takes you through Tissington and Thorpe to arrive at Dovedales - that roughly take an hour and a half to get there if you are walking, half an hour if you are cycling. Here you will find Thorpe Cloud and the famous stepping stones. Why not pop into Herbert's Tea Rooms, Tissington or The Old Dog, Thorpe on your way through and back for refreshments?
Bradbourne
Pub and Cafe Walks
Bradbourne
Roughly a 20 minute walk from Tissington Ford Barn. Here you will stroll along the beautiful fields to reach Bradbourne village. Here you can visit their historic church.
Brassington
Pub and Cafe Walks
Pub and Cafe Walks
An hour walk to the picturesque village of Brassington. Here you will find the fantastic Olde Gate Inne - a traditional pub with fantastic food! Along the way you can visit the famous Harbour Rocks!
Pub and Cafe Walks
Pub and Cafe Walks
Pub and Cafe Walks
There are three pubs that are within a reasonable distance to walk to. Please know we provide maps at Tissington Ford Barn to help you reach either Sycamore Inn, Parwich, The Olde Gate Inn, Brassington, or The Old Dog, Thorpe.
Wigber Low
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Wigber Low
A wonderful 15 minutes walk to a historic location in the immediate area. Wigber most likely originates from the Anglo-Saxon name of ‘Wigca’ and ‘Low’ meaning small hill or burial ground. Several Anglo-Saxon graves from between 500 to 600 AD have been found here with objects made of silver and gold; indicating the wealth of some of those buried at this site during the Saxon period.
Kniveton
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Wigber Low
A beautiful walk through the Derbyshire countryside to reach Kniveton village where you can stop at The Red Lion pub for a refreshment before heading back!
Bring the activities to the Barn!
Bring the activities to the Barn!
Bring the activities to the Barn!
Wish to bring activities to the barn? Our Property Manager can confirm the long list of suppliers that can visit and provide fun activities to the barn! Including: private chefs, mixologists, outdoor yoga, fitness instructors, pop-up escape room, and laser clay pigeon shooting to name a few!