On The Farm

Our Farming Philosophy

We are keen to promote traditional farming that not only produces high quality produce but also creates a fantastic habitat for wildlife and showcases the best in bio-diversity. Significant parts of our farm are Sites of Special Scientific Interest due to their special habitats and we farm in ways to ensure these areas thrive and can be enjoyed by all.

The links below take you to pages all about specific sections of our farm, explaining what makes them special. They also keep you up to date with what stock is on the land and how you can safely explore the land.

Our farming philosophy includes the following points:

The highest animal welfare standards
The best environmental standards
Supporting native breeds
No artificial fertilisers

Promoting wildlife and bio-diversityNew paragraph

Coombs Dale Fields

This land forms part of the wider Coombsdale SSSI and is home to a wide variety of gorse,bluebells and other wildflowers as well as all the wildlfe that that supports. Please be mindful of where you or your dogs are walking so as not to damage the area.

To help us ensure our farm stays disease free and the beauty of the Peak District is preserved, we would appreciate you following the guidance below.

If you want to know more on a day to day basis, follow us on Facebook and Instagram...

Highfields

We have recently taken on this land which is exciting for us for a number of reasons. Firstly because it always used to be part of our farm, before we moved into the farm so it is really great to be able to bring it back in. Secondly, because it presents a massive opportunity to promote biodiversity and wildlife. Thirdly because it allows us to continue our focus on native breeds, which are perfect for managing these upland habitats and we believe produce a superior end product.

Sheep

We farm a flock of pedigree Shropshire sheep, a traditional breed that are now becoming more popular again.

They are big sheep with distinctive faces and topknots, giving them a very cuddly look!

The Shropshire breed was historically used to keep orchards in good order because they are one of the few breeds of sheep that do not eat the young growth off trees, making them very useful as lawn mowers in areas where trees are your most valuable asset!

We are able to offer a range of fresh meat to our customers, typically in half lamb boxes but also accommodating specific orders. So if you are looking for the perfect roast joint for a special meal or even just a supply of high quality, ethically reared meat, why not get in contact.

We also have a small flock of Kerry Hill sheep, perfectly suited to our hill farm conditions.

The Kerry Hill sheep have very distinctive facial markings, meaning that they are instantly recognisable and a stand out attraction in the Peak District.

Cows

Our cattle are all native breeds. We have Angus, Hereford, Highland and South Devon

Typically our animals live out for as much of the year as possible and only come inside during the worst of the winter months, although the Highlands stay out year round. We believe that the animals are happiest outside for as long as the weather permits. However, we have recently constructed all new cattle housing which is designed to ensure the highest welfare possible for the cows when they do come in.

All our animals are very placid and friendly which is essential for animals on land with high levels of public access (and goes down well with the local photography enthusiasts!)

We do have a couple of favourites amongst the group who are very friendly and enjoy a bit of fuss. These characters are often to be found (attempting to) make friends with hikers on the footpaths that cross our land!

Pigs

We often have a small number of free range pigs. None of the intensive systems here. They are free to root up the ground and roam about - just what pigs should be doing!