The self catering holiday cottages here at Woodcock Farm are ideally located for exploration of the Peak District National Park, as well as use of numerous nearby amenities and attractions. See below for a list of our recommendations.

All our guests will find activities to suit their interests during their stay here. In particular, we could not be any more perfectly situated for golfers, hikers, cyclists and bikers alike, with the famous Snake Pass (A57) accessed directly from our driveway, as well as the 8th fairway of Glossop and District Golf Club and a multitude of fantastic walking routes literally on our doorstep!

Our accommodation here is remote enough to feel like a peaceful escape, whilst still being within walking distance of pubs, shops and the vibrant main high street of Glossop, with its many cafes, restaurants and bars.

Eat and Drink:

There are many places to explore for food and drink locally to Woodcock Farm, but the following are places we would personally recommend. Almost all of these places have been offering a takeaway/collection service during the covid restrictions. Click the name of the place to be redirected to their website.

Pubs

The Queens Arms – Cosy country pub with a roaring fire and hearty meals. Family and dog friendly with a few outside tables. Also has a connected curry restaurant upstairs.
The Wheatsheaf – Another traditional English country pub serving hearty meals as well as fab grill platters. On Fridays and Saturdays they also serve authentic and blooming delicious Greek dishes – these evenings are very popular and get booked up quickly. You also wouldn’t regret a Sunday roast here. Dog friendly with a sweet little terrace out the front.
The Bulls Head – Cosy old pub with friendly staff and a fantastic Spanish tapas menu – you will not be disappointed! A well-stocked bar even serves ale from our local Glossop brewery, Howard Town. Dog friendly.
Distant Hills Brewery – For the beer lovers out there, our local brewery has an industrial style café and a large outdoor seating area where you can sample their products, as well as a good selection of gins, wines and soft drinks. Their small, but delicious café menu is well worth a go as well. You can also order a keg for delivery if you’d like to have beer on tap during your stay. Dog friendly.
A TIP: The above 4 pubs are all within seconds of each other in Old Glossop, and dog friendly. We love walking the Mossy Lea track, or over Shire Hill (both walks are written up at the back of your cottage’s info folder) and finishing up in Old Glossop, where you can enjoy a drink and some great food in some/all of these pubs! The walk home is quicker via the main road (Sheffield Road) and benefits from streetlights too – so no need to traipse back through the countryside in the dark!
The Hare and Hounds – Good pub grub, very family friendly with play area for children and raised terrace overlooking country views. Dog friendly too.
Victoria Lounge – Town centre pub with good food, cocktails, various offers and a buzz on the weekends. No outdoor seating.
The Oakwood – Lively town centre pub with great, creative food and an additional vegan menu. Lovely hidden outdoor terrace. A great spot for a weekend night drinks.
Ladybower Inn – Walker’s pub on the Ladybower Reservoir serving food and drinks. Outdoor seating, dog and family friendly. Great spot to retire to after a walk around the reservoir.
Peels Arms – Old country pub in nearby Padfield serving decent home cooked food. Great outdoor seating area – one of the only places you can book a table outside.
The Bulls Head, Tintwistle – Traditional country pub in a pretty village, approx 10 mins away. Very dog friendly and serves hearty home-made food – Jane’s pies are a must! Very near to local reservoir walks.
Our nearest pubs are The Royal Oak and The Commercial, however we’d recommend sticking to the places listed above for a warmer welcome…

Bars

Harvey Leonards – Specialist wine bar and shop with a huge craft beer and wine selection. Be sure to get a card from the bar for their wine tasting machine for a fun evening sampling their latest selection. Serves deli platters and nibbles only. Buzzing vibe on the weekends and regular wine tasting events.
Cask and Kitchen – Quirky craft brew and cocktail bar serving a small but very interesting menu of delicious small plates and meaty mains.
The Mixologist – Small cocktail bar, with vibrant music, a tasty menu & great value bottomless brunches!
Tweed 2 – A busy beer lovers bar serving a wide selection of ales.

Cafés and Restaurants

The Dining Room – Great restaurant with a fun atmosphere, serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals too. Check out their regular events and themed evenings, including the ‘Drag Brunch’ which is not to be missed if you enjoy great food, cocktails and crying with laughter!
Hyssop – Beautiful and inventive fine dining in the town centre with a warm, welcoming vibe. Highly recommended! Very few outdoor tables.
Pico Lounge – Spacious and very child friendly featuring an extensive menu and large vegetarian selection. Cute outdoor seating area by the river with parasols and heat lamps. Dog friendly.
Panaderia Blue – Tiny licenced café serving great coffee, hand crafted sandwiches and a fantastic array of baked goodies. Keep an eye out for themed dinner evenings.
Duke’s – Small café serving good coffee, simple brunch and lunch items and a large selection of home baked cakes.
Pepino Deli – Plant based café serving a delicious array of colourful vegetarian and vegan food. No outdoor seating, but you can order takeaway to the pretty town square just across the road.
Glossop Garden Centre Café – Cute café at the back of the garden centre. It has a large, sheltered outdoor seating area with heaters. Serves a simple breakfast and lunch menu of well-cooked food.
Shepley’s – Vegetarian café by the river in Old Glossop with a pretty outdoor seating area. Vegetarian menu with vegan adaptations.
Napoli – Family run Italian restaurant serving great, authentic food in a cosy basement setting. Children make their own pizzas. No outdoor seating.
The Italian – Another great Italian. This time with a less authentic but slightly more polished vibe. Reliably good food and attentive service.
Ayubowan – Authentic and delicious Sri Lankan Cuisine. Lots of veggie/vegan options. Outside dining available on the rear terrace.
Burgerfy – The juiciest, yummiest smashed beef (and chicken) burgers in town! Collection only takeaway that gets very busy so be prepared to wait a little longer than they may suggest.

Activities:

There is a huge array of activities to keep you busy during your stay at Woodcock Farm – here are just a few…

Golf

We have close, friendly and even historical ties with Glossop and District Golf Club here at Woodcock Farm. A warm and welcoming club for members and visitors alike, you will struggle to find a more picturesque golfing experience. At the clubhouse there is a pretty outdoor seating area that gets the sun late into the evening and the well stocked bar serves daytime food and hosts regular event nights. You can check out their website and book a round here.

Walks

There are many lovely walks to be had right from our doorstep here at Woodcock Farm. During your stay you will find a selection of our favourites (usually via a pub or two) written up in your information file that you are welcome to take a copy of.

Venturing ever so slightly further afield, you will find a selection of walks near Woodcock Farm on this website by inputting our postcode – SK13 7PU.

Below are some of the most popular local routes:
Higher Shelf Stones and WWII crash site – This is a fab option if you want a proper hike with some rewarding views without walking for hours and hours. The eerie plane crash site is located very close to Higher Shelf Stones – we suggest checking the coordinates and route carefully before attempting to find it. You can also do a shorter version of this walk by driving up the Snake Pass for around 5 minutes until you see a straight stretch of road with (usually) lots of cars parked along either side.
Doctor’s Gate – Bleaklow – Visit two of the Peak District’s three highest points on the 10 miles Bleaklow walk from Old Glossop.
Longdendale Trail – 6.5 mile walking/cycling trail on the former Woodhead Railway Line. Check out the reservoirs near Tintwistle in this area too, and maybe swing by The Bulls Head for a well deserved rest.
Kinder Scout – 8 miles walk to the peak beginning from the nearby village of Hayfield.
Mam Tor – A very popular 3 mile circular walk with gorgeous views of the Peak District. Parking can get very busy for this walk and the village of Castleton – we recommend setting off early for this one.
Trans Pennine Trail – This is a long one, but you can walk sections of it, especially if you’ve brought 2 cars. A multi-user trail, braided in parts, following former railway lines, canal towpaths and other waterside routes, linking the urban areas of Hull, Doncaster, Barnsley, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

Other outdoor activities

Mountain bike trails can be found here.
Clay pigeon shooting at either Old Glossop Clay Shooting Ground or Boarclay’s Shooting Ground.
Hire bikes from the nearby Derwent Cycle Hire
Rock Climbing can be found via 27 Crags or arranged with Pure Outdoor.
Go Ape is nearby in Buxton.

Places of culture

Places of culture to visit nearby include:
Buxton – Spa town in the heart of the Peak District and home to the stunning Pavillion Gardens.
Matlock – Attractive historic spa town with many cafes and antiques/interiors shops
Matlock Bath – Next to Matlock. Like a seaside town but on a river. Head here for a day of amusement arcades, ice cream, fish and chips, river walks and boating – we love it!
Castleton – Beautiful village lying in lee of Mam Tor. A lovely day to be had here walking the impressive landscape, exploring caves and the castle ruins, and enjoying a few drinks.
Poole Cavern – Spectacular natural cavern with crystal formations and vast illuminated chambers.
Blue John Cavern – home to the beautiful and ornamental Blue John stone. Traditional mining and jewellery making still take place here.
Edale – Small village at the start/end of the Pennine Way
Chatsworth House – Sprawling stately home and grounds where the film Pride and Prejudice was filmed. Also has a farm and extensive play area.
Lyme Park – A National Trust property featuring a mansion house and formal gardens, set within a large park with free roaming deer.

Other activities nearby

Manchester City Centre – 30 minutes on the train from Glossop. Shopping, museums, theatres, galleries and an extensive selection of great restaurants and bars.
The Trafford Centre – 40 minutes drive. Including -shopping, restaurants, cinema, Sea Life Centre aquarium, Legoland Discovery Centre, Chill Factore indoor ski slope.
Stockport town centre – 20 minutes drive. Good variety of high street shops, large new cinema complex, loads of homeware stores at the Peel Centre.

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