Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Mount Cook Adventure Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4LS
Call The Office on 01629 823702
Adventure Centre on the edge of the Peak District
The main building accommodates up to 140 guests across 35 ensuite bedrooms and features a large, glass-fronted licensed refectory. A variety of flexible meeting spaces are available, fully equipped with projectors and screens to support classroom sessions, workshops, or conferences.
Just outside, 10 distinctive glamping-style pods each sleep four in bunk beds and include lighting, USB charging points, heating, and private WCs. Shower facilities are conveniently located in the main building. All bedding is provided, just bring your own towels. Guests can choose from bed & breakfast, half board, or full board options. Self-catering is also available for sole-use bookings.
Nestled within 9 acres of private grounds, Mount Cook offers a wide array of outdoor activities such as zip wire, archery and rock climbing all of which can be pre-booked for groups of 8 or more.
The Centre enjoys direct access to the High Peak Trail and the Pennine Bridleway, making it a great base for walking and cycling. It's also next to Black Rocks for climbing. Local attractions include Cromford Mills World Heritage Site, the Heights of Abraham, Chatsworth House, and Carsington Reservoir.
A popular choice for schools, clubs, corporate retreats, weddings, and gatherings of friends and families, Mount Cook also provides ample free parking for up to 40 vehicles just a two-minute walk from the main building, along with electric vehicle charging and accessible parking options.
The main building accommodates up to 140 guests across 35 ensuite bedrooms and features a large, glass-fronted licensed refectory. A variety of flexible meeting spaces are available, fully equipped with projectors and screens to support classroom sessions, workshops, or conferences.
Just outside, 10 distinctive glamping-style pods each sleep four in bunk beds and include lighting, USB charging points, heating, and private WCs. Shower facilities are conveniently located in the main building. All bedding is provided, just bring your own towels. Guests can choose from bed & breakfast, half board, or full board options. Self-catering is also available for sole-use bookings.
Nestled within 9 acres of private grounds, Mount Cook offers a wide array of outdoor activities such as zip wire, archery and rock climbing all of which can be pre-booked for groups of 8 or more.
The Centre enjoys direct access to the High Peak Trail and the Pennine Bridleway, making it a great base for walking and cycling. It's also next to Black Rocks for climbing. Local attractions include Cromford Mills World Heritage Site, the Heights of Abraham, Chatsworth House, and Carsington Reservoir.
A popular choice for schools, clubs, corporate retreats, weddings, and gatherings of friends and families, Mount Cook also provides ample free parking for up to 40 vehicles just a two-minute walk from the main building, along with electric vehicle charging and accessible parking options.
This accommodation is featured on our map of the Peak District and here is its own website.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
180: 140 Beds across 35 bedrooms (including 2 with disabled access), plus 40 beds across 10 Pods.Open:
All year. Office hours 9-5.Price per night:
Please contact for prices - prices start at £19.20 pp per night.Booking:
Book via email, telephone or website.Directions:
From A6 at Cromford follow signs to Wirksworth up Cromford Hill, at the top turn right onto Porter Lane (signposted Middleton By Wirksworth and Ashborne) Mount Cook well signposted on the left and shares the main entrance with the Eco and Stone Centres. From Wirksworth follow the main road towards Cromford, after the railway bridge in Bolehill turn left and follow the above instructions.Public Transport :
Train at Cromford (buses from Cromford Village), buses from Derby, Matlock and Bakewell.Walks :
Long Distance Walks The Pennine Bridleway Limestone Way White Peak Loop
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Mount Cook Adventure Centre is a non-for-profit activity centre based just outside of the Peak District. Their aim is to make outdoor adventure accessible to everyone. This is reflected in the measures they have put in place to accommodate a range of disabilities. ..Click for photos and more
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Celebrate 10 Years of Adventure in the Peak District
July 6th 2026
Mount Cook Adventure Centre is turning 10! Join us for a free open day on Saturday 18th July, 10am-4pm. Try High Ropes, Zip Wire, Via Ferrata, Archery, Bushcraft and Low Ropes (3 activities for £15), plus free help-yourself activities, live music from a brass band, craft sessions, face painting and a guided trail run. This is an open day, no tickets required, just turn up and join in. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
After a decade of hosting adventures in the Peak District, Mount Cook Adventure Centre is marking 10 years with a full day of celebrations, and everyone’s invited.
From 10am, the site opens to the public with activities running throughout the day. Choose three from High Ropes, Zip Wire, Via Ferrata, Archery, Bushcraft and Low Ropes for £15, or enjoy our free help-yourself activities at your own pace.
At 1pm, our Directors will say a few words and draw the winners of our prize draw. Throughout the afternoon there’s live music from a brass band, craft sessions with Wild Roots Creative, face painting, and a guided trail run with Trails for Good. Hot and cold food, tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available to buy on site.
This is an open day, so there’s no need to book. Just come along any time between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 18th July and join in the celebrations.
We’ve loved every one of the last 10 years, and we’d love to share this milestone with you.
Electric vehicle charging is available on-site for your convenience.
April 6th 2026
Mount Cook accommodates groups of 8–180, offering the perfect base for an exciting holiday in the Peak District. A wide range of outdoor activities can be organised if required, and catering is available on a B&B, half-board, or full-board basis (self-catering options are also available for large groups). Electric vehicle charging is available on-site.
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