Peak Outdoor

Welcome to Peak Outdoor. We specialise in providing adventures, outdoor instruction and holidays in the Peak District, UK and Worldwide. It’s probably easiest to sum up our ethos with three words:

• Experiential: Learning by doing with a real emphasis placed on being made to feel comfortable in every activity you try.
• Environmental: Encouraging and promoting sustainable use of the environment as a natural resource.
• Exciting: Challenging the body and mind are important in what we do, whether you be setting foot on your first summit or climbing your first Gritstone route it makes us happy to feel that we have been part of it!

We offer the following outdoor adventure activities:

• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking

Contact Peak Outdoor for more details regarding a particular activity. We will be happy to help with your enquiries and look forward to welcoming you soon.

Welcome to Peak Outdoor Canoeing. You can choose to complete 1 of 2 canoeing courses with us.

Introduction to Canoeing: Getting afloat

Canoeing is a great way of exploring the lakes, rivers and canal systems throughout the UK. This peaceful of sports used to be one of the primary modes of transport in North America and the Amazonian basins. Your instructor will explore modern techniques with up to date equipment allowing you to gain skills very similar to those used when canoeing was invented!

The day can divided with a break on the lake side or river bank and with the opportunity for further discussion on skills learned to be be covered in the afternoon session! We will do our best to select a suitable location for the prevailing conditions; please bear in mind the UK’s unpredictable weather!

Advanced Canoeing: Moving water

With the basic strokes practiced it’s time to polish them on one of the Peak District’s many picturesque flat water venues, before moving onto one of the more gentle rivers it has to offer! We try to fit any practice mastering the various strokes into a journey around a lake, along a canal or down a river so that you don´t get bored. Once again lunch breaks can be tailored to the groups needs with options for picnics or even country pub stops!

Under the supervision of expert canoe instructors we’ll explore the transition from flat water canoeing to that of moving water! On the journey we’ll cover aspects of forward and backward paddling, turning and stopping, support strokes and also what to do if things go a little wrong!

Contact Peak Outdoor Canoeing to make your booking now!

Learn how to kayak with Peak Outdoor Kayaking!

Our Introduction to Kayaking will get you afloat.

Kayaking is an interesting and exciting way of exploring the lakes, rivers and canal networks throughout the country. A sheltered venue in the Peak District will be selected by the instructor in order to make the most of the days conditions! Kayaking is great fun, and once you have grasped the basic techniques they can easily be applied to other aspects of the sport.

Coastlines can be explored or rivers and the exact same principles need to be employed! Starting off with the basic forward and backwards paddling strokes your instructor will coach you various strokes to turn and stop the kayak on flat water.

Some elements of self-rescue will also be covered, giving you the skills and confidence required to become an independent paddler! We provide all the equipment you will need.

Contact Peak Outdoor Kayaking for more details about our other kayaking courses. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Welcome to Peak Outdoor Hiking. We offer guided walks in the Peak District National Park for all ages and abilities.

We have a hand picked selection of our ‘Peak District’ favourite spots to explore! Enjoy the contrasting landscapes of the rugged moorland of the ‘Dark Peak’ and the river lined dales of the ‘White Peak’.

Established in 1951 as the UK’s first national park the Peak District's rugged beauty attracts visitors from all over the world. It’s landscape, flora and fauna and near-unique geology make it a truly attractive place to hike.

We make time for absorbing the scenery, thought provoking discussion and the opportunity to take photographs!

Peak Outdoor Hiking routes are lead by either a qualified Mountain Leader or Park Warden depending on the terrain.

Welcome to Peak Outdoor Climbing. We offer a variety of climbing courses designed to suit all abilties. You can start with:

Rock Climbing Introduction: Climb When Ready

Why not spend a weekend sampling some of the many different aspects of this sport? Starting the course on a purpose built indoor climbing wall allows the basic skills to be gained before we venture onto the unique crags and outcrops of the Peak District National Park.

Throughout the weekend we cover aspects of personal technique and safety with an emphasis on having fun, enjoying the climbing in a relaxed atmosphere and learning the skills necessary to maximise your experience.

Your instructor will offer feedback at the end of the course and assist in planning your progression. All climbing courses are run by a highly experienced and qualified Rock Climbing Supervisor, Instructor or Guide.

Our other courses include:

• Rock climbing improver
• Rock climbing advanced
• Learning to lead
• Multi-pitch climb
• Sea cliff climb
• Rescue and problem solving
• Rock climbing fastrack
• Performance coaching

Contact Peak Outdoor Climbing for more details. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Welcome to Peak Outdoor Mountain Biking.

We offer:

• Mountain Bike Hire
• Mountain Biking Skills
• Peak District Bike Safaris
• Self-Guided Tours
• Coast to Coast
• Land´s End to John O´Groats

You are welcome to do your own thing with our fantastic mountain bikes that have all front suspension and disc brakes. When hiring a mountain bike, we will provide you with a suitable route to follow. What´s more, we can deliver and collect our bikes from anywhere within Greater Manchester or Derbyshire.

Our skills training course will show you how to use gears correctly, the correct riding posture, climbing and descending techniques and much, much more!

There is lot´s to do and learn at Peak Outdoor Mountain Biking. Contact us for more details and we will be happy to attend your enquiries.