Outdoor Activities

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Welcome to our Outdoor Activities

How much energy do you have?

  • Bed & Breakfast for your horse:              

Here at Highfields Farm, we are lucky to have facilities to stable or turn out horses to grass. We also have a large (50mx20m) sand arena, which may also be used when staying at Highfields Farm Bed and Breakfast. Please phone and ask for availability.

Dressage and Jumping lessons:

Jennifer is a qualified instructor, and can give lessons for Dressage, Flatwork, or Jumping, please phone to arrange lessons.

  • Horse Riding Centres:

There are many horse riding centres in the area, allowing you to hire horses to ride whilst in the area. Cannock Chase, has some particularly nice riding areas.
  • Peak District National Park:

Staffordshire is right on the edge of the peak district, and Highfields Farm is less than a 20minute drive away. The Manifold Valley, and Dove Dale, provide some of the most beautiful walks, through the area. But there are many other wonderful routes, and ideas requested, as well as some maps, available with a small deposit, please ask.

  • Climbing - the Roaches:

The Roaches is a 35minute drive from Highfields Farm. This consists of four grit stone crags, with climbing for all abilities. Books detailing the routes on the Roaches are available for reading at Highfields Farm. 

  • Kayaking - River Trent or Trent & Mersey Canal:

The River Trent and Trent & Mersey Canal run through Stone, which is a 5 minute drive from Highfields Farm. At Stone there is a slalom course, at the home of Stafford and Stone Canoe Club, the 2004 and 2005, British Club Championship Winners.

  • Kayaking Instruction:

Phil is a qualified Slalom Kayak coach and instructor. Small Kayaking trips and lessons are available on both the river and canal. Canoe Safety Kit and Basic Equipment is provided. Please phone ahead to arrange and check availability.

 

Site Seeing

Visitor Information Centre on 01782 646 646 website: www.trenthamleisure.co.uk

Top visitor attraction, Trentham Gardens, consists of the all new Monkey Forest, Chelsea show winning - Italian Gardens, Crafts Shopping Village, Woodland & Lake Walks, and many other select Events. Parking is onsite, walking available at all times, other attractions and their prices are available from the website or by phoning the number above.

Tel: 08705 20 40 60 website: www.altontowers.com

Top theme park, Alton Towers, has just opened a new ride, 'Rita-Queen of Speed' 0-100kmph in just 2.8seconds, be sure to check it out, along with Air, Nemesis, Oblivion, and many other great rides. Alton Towers is open daily, from early March until 30th October. 9.30am until 1hour after rides and attractions close. For ticket prices please call the telephone number above.

 

 

 

Copyright © 2005 Robin Vasey for Highfields Farm
Last modified: 14-04-06