MATLOCK FARM FIELD GUIDE
Alpaca Walks Across the Peak District: Gentle Treks from Owslow Farm with Carsington Water Views
A guided, family-friendly 75-minute alpaca walking experience on Owslow Farm that includes a health briefing, feeding, selfies and wide views across 500 acres toward Carsington Water.
Alpaca Walks Across the Peak District: Gentle Treks from Owslow Farm with Carsington Water Views.
Set on Owslow Farm in the Peak District, this public guided Alpaca Walking Experience leads small groups across lawns and fields with panoramic views of Carsington Water and the 500 acres of countryside surrounding the farm. The outing pairs hands-on time with inquisitive alpacas, a health-and-safety briefing, scheduled feeding and selfie stops, and a relaxed pace suited to families and casual walkers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet inquisitive, friendly alpacas and the rest of the herd
Participants get close to the alpacas, visit the rest of the herd and friendly goats, and learn about these fascinating animals from knowledgeable trek leaders.
A relaxed field walk with selfie and feeding stops
The guided route includes time to get to know your alpaca, a scheduled selfie moment, and a feeding session where guests can feed alpacas carrots at no extra cost.
Designed for families, with souvenir packs and discounts
The walk is promoted as suitable for all ages and offers discounted family tickets plus a souvenir pack that delights children.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
You arrive at Owslow Farm, receive a short health-and-safety briefing, and are introduced to your alpaca before setting off across the farm’s fields. The pace is unhurried—there are scheduled stops for selfies and for guests to feed the animals—and the route takes in open countryside and views toward Carsington Water, finishing back at the farm with time to meet the rest of the herd and visit a small onsite gift shop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits — and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The public guided experience is scheduled as a 75-minute session; the operator notes they 'never rush' their experiences.
Wear sensible closed-toe footwear and weather-appropriate clothing for walking across potentially muddy, wet and long grassy fields.
Meet at Owslow Farm; check your confirmation email, tickets or Google for directions and arrive onsite to park before the start.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I just come and watch?
No – anyone onsite who is not walking an alpaca must purchase a spectator ticket; spectators are still exposed to the full experience.
Can I bring my dog?
No — dogs are not allowed on the experiences because they tend to spook alpacas, which class dogs as potential predators.
Is feeding the alpacas an extra cost?
No — feeding the alpacas carrots is included and provided at no extra cost during the scheduled feeding time.
Are there family discounts?
Yes — the operator offers discounted family tickets for this experience.
Are there toilet or handwashing facilities?
Yes — the itinerary includes a stop at a toilet/handwashing station on return to the farm.
Do I need to sign anything before the walk?
Customers are asked to have read and agreed to the operator’s waiver prior to their experience and to be aware of the cancellation policy.