Fancy a walk?

The sun’s out, spring is here and it’s time to get out and about, even if you still might need to don a pair of walking wellies when the weather’s wetter! We’re lucky at Oaklands as we are situated in the middle of the wonderful Derbyshire countryside, a few miles from the Peak District - and we’re on the edge of the National Forest (which is in South Derbyshire and Leicestershire) – both of which have their 2014 Walking Festivals starting in April and May. Both Festivals are long standing affairs and have really varied programmes depending on the time you have and your level of ability.


Whether you are a hardy or hapless walker there’s a walk here in Derbyshire that will be perfect for you. As farmers we tend to be hardy (we’ve got no choice!) but don’t ever seem to get the time to take a nice relaxing walk and enjoy our surroundings – like this month, we’re into our third week of lambing - it gets you into the fresh air but it’s unlikely to be very restful!

If you’re already visiting us this year, or fancy staying here next year to coincide with the walking festivals, then this is where you need to look to find out more:

The National Forest Walking Festival runs from the 17^th to 29^th May, includes more than 80 walks and also coincides with the launch of the National Forest Way, which is a lovely long trail that takes walkers on a journey through our transforming rural landscapes. Log onto: www.nationalforest.org/involved/health/walking_festival.php  or www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk for more information.

You can also enjoy the great outdoors by attending one or more of over 100 events and walks in the Peak District that run from the 26^th April to the 11^th May. As part of the Peak District Walking Festival. For more information visit: www.visitpeakdistrict.com/events/PDWalkingFestival.aspx

If you’re not sure where you’d prefer to walk, why not give us a call and we might be able to pass on some of our local knowledge about the towns and villages en route?

And if you don’t fancy a walk when you get here, then that sounds like a perfect excuse to stay in your four star lodge’s hot tub and look our divine Derbyshire view instead!