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We were lucky enough to find a cottage, high on the moors of Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District. Not only did we get the peace and quiet we craved, we were perfectly positioned to explore the Peak District and all the delights it had to share.
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The Peak Districts landscape varies dramatically with plenty of places of interest such ... more
as Chatsworth House near Bakewell the plague village of Eyam the Victorian spa town of Matlock Bath historic Lyme Park and Holmfirth setting for TV's Last of the Summer Wine. This guide contains routes through the White Peak area of the south with pastoral countryside criss-crossed by drystone walling and scattered with idyllic villages such as Ashford in the Water and more challenging walks in the rugged Dark Peak of the north characterised by distinctive gritstone edges.
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Buxton The historic town at the heart of the peak district Sitting opposite the Pavilion ... more
gardens 150 yards from the world famous Buxton Opera House and only a short walk to the town centre the Portland Hotel is the place to stay in this elegant spa town The Portland hotel started life as two separate houses that have been sympathetically converted into 22 bedroom hotelThe Portland Hotel is ideally situated for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts One of our most popular away breaks is for walkers and climbers in the areaAll 22 individually styled bedrooms enjoy en suite facilities telephone modem baby listening and complimentary hot and cold beverage tray The location is superb right in the heart of Buxton opposite the Opera Gardens and only minutes into the surrounding countryside Everything in Buxton is within walking distance of the Portland The elegantly draped conservatory Park Restaurant where better too enjoy an intimate dinner On offer is a Table d'hote and A La Carte menu reflecting the finest cuisine served to you by attentive friendly staff To enhance your meal why not accompany it with one of our carefully selected fine wines from around the world
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A family run 16th Century inn located in the heart of the Peak District offering ... more
excellent en suite accommodation fine food cask ales and beautiful country surroundings Located in the attractive hamlet of Whitehough 20 minutes from Buxton the Old Hall Inn is nestled in the valley between 'Eccles pike' and 'Cracken Edge' We are in the heart of prime walking country and ideally situated for exploring the peaks Chinley train station 1 mile away has direct links to both Manchester and Sheffield
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Walking Weekends Peak District features 24 circular walks from 12 villages throughout the ... more
Peak District with two walks of varying lengths from each village - ideal for a weekend break. Mark Reid has combined his knowledge of the villages pubs and footpaths of the Peak District to create this new and unique book. Many people enjoy going away for a weekend staying at a traditional country pub and then using the pub as a base from which to explore the surrounding countryside on foot. This new guidebook makes this weekend away experience a whole lot easier with details of where to stay local inns background information and historical points of interest. Then there are 24 classic walks to choose from with 2 detailed routes of varying lengths from each of the 12 featured villages thorughout the Peak District. Explore the windswept heather moors or the challenging terrain of Kinder Scout in the Dark Peak; take an exhilerating stroll along the top of the eastern edges including Stanage Edge Froggatt Edge or Calver Edge; meander through the deep limestone valleys of the White Peak such as Wolfscote Dale Lathkill Dale or Monk's Dale.Call into unspoilt hidden pubs along the way such as the Red Lion at Litton Quiet Woman at Earl Sterndale Devonshire Arms at Pilsley or the Flying Childers at Stanton. Featured villages include: Bakewell Baslow Castleton Edale Eyam Hartington Hathersage Hayfield Longnor Tideswell Wetton Youlgrave.
Four Seasons is a fresh take on Bed and Breakfast All rooms have been refurbished to the ... more
highest standards Owners Al and Jenny pride themselves on providing a warm and friendly atmosphere in a fantastic setting A superb breakfast is inclusive Choose from: full English cereals prunes grapefruit yoghurts kippers toast and preserves fruit juice tea and coffee Vegetarians are happily catered for We hope to see you soon!
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We are proud to reveal the best kept secret in the Peak District Along a leafy lane and ... more
almost by chance youll happen across somewhere rather specialIts name is Losehill House The Hotel and Spa occupies a secluded spot on the side of Losehill with stunning views overlooking Win Hill Youll find us located along a little lane off Edale Road near Hope village equidistant from the wonderful villages of Castleton and Edale in the midst of the best walking caving and outdoor activity countryside in Derbyshire Of course the Peak District is a beautiful area but we believe that this is an unequalled location and our guests adore it whatever their reason for visiting Wonderful food amazing views lovely swimming pool and sauna great hot tub on the terrace contemporary bedrooms fantastic super King Beds and facilities the full range of relaxing spa treatments in our dedicated treatment rooms
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Advantages: Great scenery Disadvantages: Lots of tourists
...on the edge of the Peak District. Not only did we get the peace and quiet we craved, we were perfectly positioned to explore the Peak District and all the delights it had to share.
I don't think that there are many who could fail to be moved by the beauty of the Peaks. The valleys and the Dales, The Black Peaks and the white, the moors and the forests. 542 miles of perfection.
I am trying to find the appropriate ... ...of great TV programmes like Peak Practice and All creatures great and small and you will get an idea of some of the pretty little villages that nestle in the hills and in the valleys around the area. Believe me though, the camera does not do them justice. They are far more quaint that they appear on the box. Many of you will have read my opinion on Eyam, the plague village which can be found in the Peaks. This is only one of the great places we were ... more
Instead of our usual jaunt to the seaside, my husband and I decided that what was really needed was something different. We wanted peace and quiet but we also needed to be able to keep the children occupied and happy too. We were lucky enough to find a cottage, high on the moors of Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District. Not only did we get the peace and quiet we craved, we were perfectly positioned to explore the Peak District and all the delights it had to share.
I don't think that there are many who could fail to be moved by the beauty of the Peaks. The valleys and the Dales, The Black Peaks and the white, the moors and the forests. 542 miles of perfection. I am trying to find the appropriate words to describe the breathtaking views and the exhilaration of standing on the edge of the Moor, looking out at the valleys below. It really is a unique experience. There are 1,600 miles of walks available to you as well as miles of bicycle paths and bridleways. For those of you that fancy a challenge there are too many places to see and explore to mention but that does not mean that the less adventurous of us would be unable to enjoy some of the bounty's that this great area has to offer.
Think of great TV programmes like Peak Practice and All creatures great and small and you will get an idea of some of the pretty little villages that nestle in the hills and in the valleys around the area. Believe me though, the camera does not do them justice. They are far more quaint that they appear on the box. Many of you will have read my opinion on Eyam, the plague village which can be found in the Peaks. This is only one of the great places we were able to visit. I think of all the villages that we explored, Bakewell was my favourite. Bakewell is not only a picturesque place, with its church steeple, it's majestic bridges straddling its babbling river and it's quaint little shops. It is also the birthplace of the good old Bakewell tart or pudding as it should be called. We visited an old shop that made these culinary delights and whisked one home for tea. The Bakewell Pudding that is available in Bakewell is nothing like the ones that we can buy in our supermarkets and resembles an egg custard in some ways although the distinct almond flavour and the dollop of jam is still there. There is an abundance of farm shops in and around the Peaks and the food available was absolutely excellent. Being able to buy a pad of butter, freshly churned was wonderful and as you can imagine breakfast in the morning was an excuse to try all sorts of fresh and natural products.
For those of us that like to explore there are some fabulous show caves in the Peaks. Poole's Cavern at Buxton is a delightful experience and what I thought was great was the fact that they have done a lot of work to make it as accessible to everyone as possible. The paths were quite level to make access possible for wheelchair users and the cave entrance was level and easy to enter. We had a great time here. The guides were great and well informed and the tours were really interesting. The experience we had here made us want to visit more caves and we found ourselves a few days later visiting Peak Cavern in Castleton, better known as the devils arse because of the rude noise that the water made as it flooded the cave. Unfortunately I found this cave a bit too much and the dreaded claustrophobia struck. I had to be taken back to the beginning of the tour and the mouth of the cave. The rest of the family thoroughly enjoyed it though and said they definitely got their money's worth.
If castles and stately homes are your thing then you will find plenty to satisfy you here. Chatsworth House is a beautiful stately home with its wonderful halls and beautiful gardens. Occupied by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire this is a real royal residence where even the chickens are housed in a listed building. For the children, Chatsworth has its own working farm where they have regular demonstrations and petting is allowed. There is also an impressive adventure playground for the kids to play in too. There is a charge for all of this and if you don't have time to do it all you might like to sit by the river in the grounds of Chatsworth. The river is so shallow at this time of year that children can quite safely play in it and my youngest spent a good few hours paddling and exploring.
Most of the pubs do food, although we did find that many of the pubs actually shut in the afternoons and reopened in the evening during the midweek. There were lots of places to eat and cream teas were a specialty. If after all that peace and quiet you find yourself yearning for something a little more lively, you can pay Matlock Bath a visit. Named because the waters around there were though to have healing qualities Matlock Bath is well known for being the home of the biker. Matlock Bath has all the attraction of a seaside resort, only instead of the sea you have the beautiful river Derwent. There are the fish and chip shops, arcades, novelty shops and great pubs. We were luck enough to visit Matlock Bath during the illuminations where the town is all lit up at night with beautiful lights and there are little boats on the river with fantastic lights and designs. The kids loved Matlock Bath because it satisfied all the yearnings they had for the seaside. For those of you that do not suffer from a fear of heights there is an impressive cable car ride that carries you up above the trees to The Heights of Abraham, a little theme park high up on the cliffs with a play park for the children and a restaurant with one hell of a view. For the little ones there is Gulliver's Kingdom, built into the hills of Matlock Bath. Great for the little ones this is one steep park and totally unsuitable for those with wheelchairs or those who struggle to walk.
I wish I could share all the delights of the Peak District with you but we would be here forever. I will tell you that everything was well signposted which was really useful as many of the long and winding roads looked the same. We found that parking was really good and in many places it was free, parking signs were well marked and accurate. There were plenty of toilets in the tourist areas and everything was clean and well equipped.
Some advice I would offer if you are planning a visit.
Make sure that your car is in good condition. Some of the hills are really steep and very narrow and some of the routes are difficult. Check your tyres before setting out.
Take a map with you. As I have said before, many of the roads look similar and it is reassuring to have a map with you. There are some really good guides for the many walks on offer. I would also suggest if you are walking near the moors that you go in two's. It's very easy to get lost.
Take a coat. The weather can change really quickly.
Wear good flat shoes. Some of the foot paths are a bit steep and your feet will take a hammering.
Take a camera. The views are breathtaking and you will want to share them.
Stop overnight. There are loads of campsites dotted around the Peaks, in fact some of the little pubs had them alongside and they were cheap too.
Watch out for busy traffic, especially at the weekend. The Peaks are a very popular tourist attraction.
Drink it in. In my opinion the Peak District is the eighth wonder of the world. Make the most of it. We had a fantastic time and have returned home shattered but definitely satisfied. We were worried that there would not be enough to keep our picky teenager and hyperactive 11 year old amused. We were wrong, they loved it and are already hoping for a return visit next year.
Advantages: Scenery, walks, variety of attractions, people, local specialities, reasonable prices... Disadvantages: ... apart from quite expensive attractions
Located in Derbyshire, The Peak District is one of the best places to go in England if you want to have a holiday in the countryside. In fact, if you want to consider that you have seen the best sights that England has to offer, visiting the Peak District is a requirement. **UPDATE - as TORR quite rightly pointed out to me, The Peak District extends into other counties apart from Derbyshire. "Predominantly in Derbyshire, parts of the national Park ... ...do and see in the Peak District, along with some wonderful walks, great scenery, and plentiful local services that it rates very highly indeed. Accommodation There is a wide range of accommodation based in and around the Peak District, from posh hotels to cottages you can rent for yourself. (This is what we did for our honeymoon and it felt much more special than going to a hotel.) If you want to be in the best place for all the sights and attractions, ...
CaptainDisaster 09.05.2005
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Advantages: Amazing Scenery Disadvantages: Can be busy at popular times
...then you are in the Peak District with it round green rolling hills, breathtaking scenery and its picturesque little villages.
The Peak District is now one of 15 National Parks in Britain; it was set up in 1951 and is actually the oldest of all of the National Parks. It is situated between Manchester in the West and Sheffield to the East and incorporates much of the Pennines Hills, which extend down to the Staffordshire Moorlands in the south. Although ... ...to its easy accessibility the Peak District is one of the most visited National Parks in the world.
Geography
The area is characterised by two distinct regions. The Dark Peak to the west takes its name from the millstone grit rocks and covers the wildest, highest and most remote areas with steep ridges and edges. The White Peak to the east takes its name from the underlying limestone rocks.
Between these two distinct landscapes lies the greener ...
micksheff 25.07.2004
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Advantages: Great location, away from it all. Disadvantages: Noise from trains
...the northern part of the Peak District...well situated for trains from Manchester, and Sheffield. It's ideal for camping, B&B, walking and unwinding. We stayed at the Fieldhead campsite, which is pretty basic (no powerpoints, so don't bother with your hairdryer), but there are others. The proximity of the railway station is convenient for access, but a bit of a nuisance when freight trains are rumbling past at 11pm. Edale consists of 1 church, a ... ...the Ramblers Inn (good beer, not so good food) and the charming 16th century Old Nag's Head (good beer, good food). Neither place is cheap. Edale is at the start of the Pennine Way, and consequently gets more than its fair share of walkers passing through...but there are some excellent day-long walks to tackle, if you are just using Edale as a base. If you are competent with a map and compass, and are fairly fit then there is Kinder Scout (about ...
geebee 13.08.2000
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Advantages: really beautiful and scenic area! with gd transport and attractions within walking distance Disadvantages: none!
...i just came back from peak district with my gf recently. i would definitely definitely definitely recommend, without a doubt, peak district. be it for scenic nature walks or a romantic trip for 2 (especially to explore the pride and prejudice filming sights), peak district has it all!
what's more, the buses are punctual and it's one of the cheaper places in uk to spend your money (trust me, i am a student from abroad). i wsa only in peak district ... ...must go for tourists to peak district!
1) haddon hall - nice castle, though there isn't much overall to see. a must go for flower lovers.
2) stanage edge - where keira knightly stood during a powerful scene in pride and prejudice. not recommended to walk (trust me, it's too far).
**NOTE**: if u ever decide to visit peak district, i would highly recommend a B&B, melbourne house in the town of bakewell. firstly bakewell is pretty central to the ...
roycechew 23.10.2006
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Advantages: ITs breathtakingly beautifull Disadvantages: Good in summer,too cold as every were in winter.Drive care fully
Peak district is pleasure to drive in.the streets ,the trees,the houses.the shops ..every thing you will enjoy....the deep valleys..the dense forest of x'mas and other trees gives it a distinct identity.
there are many lakes..as clear as crystal.swans and ducks....
Romance is in the air..It will definetly enliten the heart and bring smile on the face of your beloved...
ITs greenery,ping velvety grass lands..flowers,fountans will enchant you..its ... ...there..tooo far and remote..not many amenities.
houses in peak district are very far away from each other.so in emergency it may seem scary..
But just for a good break,hiking,biking,strolling hand in hand..and stealing some precious time out from the mad crowd.
you will love it..and cherish the visit.. ...
moonmarisha 09.11.2006
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As my partner is a keen photographer, we often travel around the North of England to places of beauty. The PeakDistrict is one of these. We discovered a picturesque area called Ladybower Reservoir, which is located in Hope Valley. So after a long walk, we headed back to where we had parked which was outside a pub called The Yorkshire Bridge Inn and decided to head in to warm up....
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As a lover of the Countryside I am incredibly fortunate living where I do in Sheffield. Just a few miles to the West lies the PeakDistrict National Park and some of the finest Countryside in England. Of equal distance to the East however lies another Gem of an area, known as the Dukeries of North Nottinghamshire.
The Dukeries is so named because it contains the Ducal Homes of five different families, all within very close proximity of one another. These include Clumber Park and House, the principal seat of the Duke of Newcastle, Thoresby Hall, the principal seat of the Duke of Kingston, and later the Manvers family from that same family, and Worksop Manor the principal seat of the Duke of Norfolk. Each of these Estates is magnificent within their own right and Clumber Park is now owned and managed by the National Trust.
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