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Easter availability at Thornbridge Outdoors in the Peak District
Sustainable and accessible accommodation on the Monsal Trail
Easter availability at Thornbridge Outdoors in the Peak District. The Thornbridge Centre has a range of accommodation ideal for groups of 10 to 90 people. With accessible and sustainable accommodation options now available in the Woodlands building. The Lodge sleeps 38 and is available 30th March – 2nd April, 3rd – 6th April and 9th – 13th April. The Farm House sleeps 38 and is available 9th – 11th April. There is Camping available on the Base Camp from 30th March – 11th April and 13th – 15th April. Woodlands, which caters for groups of up to 10 and is ideal for those with additional needs, is available 3rd – 13th April. Woodlands stands in mature woodland and has rural views. Sleeping up to 10 people in two rooms with a large flexible main room which can be a living and dining room, a bedroom, or a meeting room for up to 12 people. There are kitchen facilities, an enclosed decking and patio area with seating and 50” wall mounted TV, Blu-ray player. The building has a sustainable build with natural materials, excellent insulation, ground source heat and a water catchment system for watering the garden.
Thornbridge Outdoor
…comfortable accommodation and a whole range of activities ..
I’ve often cycled past Thornbridge Hall, near Bakewell, home of Thornbridge Outdoors, and thought it looked super. My family and I have cycled the rewarding Monsal Trail (one of those old-railway-lines-turned-into-cycleways) many times. It’s a lovely 8 mile easy run up to Blackwell Mill with an ice cream at Miller’s Dale. There’s an old railway station where we sometimes sit to catch our breath, Thornbridge is just there.
There’s the gorgeous old hall itself, spreading its wings wide like paternal protective arms, and the old Farm House as well as the newly built Woodlands and the thoroughly modern Lodge. These last three are the residential bases of Thornbridge outdoor and you can hire some or all of them for your group. Woodlands and Lodge offer fully accessible wheelchair accommodation.
The bread and butter of Thornbridge is big groups using it as a base for courses: School groups tasting adventure; Young people on Duke Of Edinburgh’s awards; Adult outdoor groups; corporate activities. Accredited and informal training is offered including climbing, canoeing, mountain biking – many of which include qualifications and certification.
Of course we’re right in the Peak District here, so as well as the Monsal Trail, you’ve got easy access to the ‘edges’ of Froggat and Stanage; all the wonderful walking and cycling; and some great cave systems too.
If you’re looking for a base for group activities, Thornbridge Outdoor have modern, professional and comfortable accommodation and a whole range of activities on offer.
The Monsal Trail
Accessible from the grounds of Thornbridge Outdoors
The Monsal Trail is accessible from the our grounds and is very popular with walkers and cyclists as it is a flat traffic free route that travels 8.5 miles between Bakewell & Blackwell Mill near Buxton. Groups that stay here can bring their own bike and explore the local area or hire an instructor to lead a bike ride. Alternatively you can ride down the Monsal Trail with one of our instructors and then abseil off the bridge! Popular with visiting groups is to walk down the Monsal Trail to the Hassop Station cafe, enjoy a drink and some food and walk back. We can offer other activities on and off-site, please check link for more details.