Derbyshire Flying Centre
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Overview
The Peak District is reckoned to be one of the best places in the country to learn to paraglide and hang-glide, with its unpredictable weather producing highly skilled and knowledgeable pilots. The Derbyshire Flying Centre takes you through the BHPA qualifications and open up new horizons for you to share the ability to fly as free as a bird. It is open year round for all courses and lessons. The DFC was established in 1987, and holds the BHPA Merit Award.
About the area
The natural features of this central English county range from the modest heights of the Peak District National Park, where Kinder Scout stands at 2,088 ft (636 m), to the depths of its remarkable underground caverns, floodlit to reveal exquisite Blue John stone. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the High Peak Trail which extends from the Derwent Valley to the limestone plateau near Buxton, and for many, the spectacular scenery is what draws them to the area.
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Barrel Inn
Perched some 1,300 feet above sea level and reputedly the highest pub in Derbyshire, the Barrel Inn dates back to 1597 and offers a warm, welcoming base for exploring the surrounding co...
The Trap House
A mile from this cosy hideaway is Eyam, where in 1665 over 250 villagers died from the plague, following the use of contaminated cloth. No risk today, of course, but you can read all ab...
The Trap House
A mile from this cosy hideaway is Eyam, where in 1665 over 250 villagers died from the plague, following the use of contaminated cloth. No risk today, of course, but you can read all ab...
The Bulls Head Inn
Located in the village centre, The Bulls Head is a popular Inn which retains many of its original features and offers comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms. Meals are served in the tradit...
Croft View Cottage
Croft View Cottage nestles in the picturesque Peak District village of Foolow, a central location close to the historical village of Eyam, ideally positioned for visiting Chatsworth. Id...
Croft View Cottage
Croft View Cottage nestles in the picturesque Peak District village of Foolow, a central location close to the historical village of Eyam, ideally positioned for visiting Chatsworth. Id...
The Queen Anne
Set in the heart of this pretty village, The Queen Anne has been a licensed inn for over 300 years and to this day acts a hub for the local community. Meals are served in the cosy bar a...
The Plough Inn
This delightful 16th-century inn with a newly revamped beer garden, which includes a "Horsebox Bar" has an idyllic location by the River Derwent. A selection of real ales and award-winn...
