5 days in the Peak District

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Another firm vote for Cromford and the magnificent Scarthin books...will be there this weekend but will not be going in the bookshop.
A magnificent House up that way, older than Chatsworth but built by the same family is Hardwick Hall. Wonder at the story of Bess and how she made and displayed her wealth. The strongest, most influential, non royal female of her day.

 

[Supine]

I can't help singing 'Straight out of Cromford' everytime I'm there. I think it's where NWA originate from

 

[Spandex]

I can't help singing 'Straight out of Cromford' everytime I'm there. I think it's where NWA originate from

You were beaten too it:

They also did Masters at Wirksworth

 

[tim]

Don't go to the original Bakewell tart place. The original recipe is shit even Mr Rudyard's are better. Go down a cave or two and go for Afternoon Tea in Buxton, but steer clear of my Uncle Peter (florid complexion, blue eyes and golf clubs).

 

[hash tag]

Speaking of delicacies, Stafford oat cakes, sweet or savoury. Taken with just butter, or eggs, or bacon or jam or......yum.

 

[Supine]

You were beaten too it:

They also did Masters at Wirksworth

Friends of mine - forgot they did that though

 

[Mattym]

Scarthin books- thirded or fourthed (wherever we are now).

 

[LDC]

Not many topics of conversation where a Half Man Half Biscuit song isn't relevant.



And the Peak District lyrics are here...

"The Light at the End of the Tunnel (is the Light of an Oncoming Train)" - Lyrics

Lyrics and videos for the Half Man Half Biscuit song The Light at the End of the Tunnel (is the Light of an Oncoming Train), from Cammell Laird Social Club.

halfmanhalfbiscuit.uk

 

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Looking at my trip up there this weekend, I see Derby is the real ale capital of England
Pubs & Bars in Derbyshire and the Peak District - Visit Peak District

 

[telbert]

Been wanting to do something similar for the last couple of years but never got round to it. Had a funny turn at work a few weeks ago that scared the life out of me so nows the time to get off my arse and back into my walking boots. Looking at going up around 1st/ 2nd week in Sep, driving to Matlock or Bakewell, use that as a base and spend all week exploring . 2/ 3 hour walk in the morning, stop for lunch and a bit of a longer one in the afternoon . Gonna be needing somewhere to stay so i'd be grateful for any recommendations .

 

[Mogden]

Looking at my trip up there this weekend, I see Derby is the real ale capital of England
Pubs & Bars in Derbyshire and the Peak District - Visit Peak District

It is indeed. If you want recommendations do let me know. We have an annual beer festival, or used to cos the venue used has just confirmed they're changing it to educational purposes. We have a mass of CAMRA pubs

 

[hash tag]

cheers. Pubs are not for me at the mo. I think its the Exeter Arms I remember fondly for a nice pint or two, good staff, food n pub.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Don't discount a day in the Edale valley if the weather is good, even if you're less keen on moorlands. It's basically where the dark peak starts and the white peak ends and its a truly special place.

I was lucky enough to be on Stanage Edge today working. The peak really is a wonderful place.

 

[Cid]

See this is why it confuses me as to why anyone would want to live in not-Sheffield.

 

[Cid]

My regular bike ride:

 

[Cid]

But yeah, reasonable recommendations. The scramble up kinder scout is one of my favourites... Then ladybower can get a bit busy, but usually quieter up on the ridges, with good walking, views and prospects of vultures. A vulture. Also plunge pool on the far end. But midges down low.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

Couple of factoids;

Peak District was the first national park in the UK
The name has nothing to do with the tops of hills
It has been inhabited since the Mesolithic period
Chatsworth House has a bowl made of Blue John, the largest object made of the stuff
I have an unhealthy interest in Blue John

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Couple of factoids;

Peak District was the first national park in the UK
The name has nothing to do with the tops of hills
It has been inhabited since the Mesolithic period
Chatsworth House has a bowl made of Blue John, the largest object made of the stuff
I have an unhealthy interest in Blue John

Hence why it should be referred to as the Peak District or just the Peak, rather then the Peaks.

 

[belboid]

Hence why it should be referred to as the Peak District or just the Peak, rather then the Peaks.

tho if you go from, say Dovedale to Edale, you are doing the peaks (white and dark)

 

[Cid]

The plateau district. Or the Edge district.

 

[Cid]

But definitely not 'The Edge' district. He can fuck off.

I had know idea the etymology was obscure, cheers Bahnhof.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

More facts...

The symbol of the Peak District is a millstone, a round stone with a hole in the middle, which enables you to wear it around your neck, an act which would of course hamper your movement, “a millstone around your neck” - not milestone, Frau Bahn...

I went on a school trip to Castleton aged 10 and spent a week trying to get a snog off Jane Andrews. I never got that snog. And she is not the same Jane Andrews who was Fergie’s dresser who murdered her boyfriend.

 

[LDC]

Couple of factoids;

The name has nothing to do with the tops of hills

Some people that live there get very annoyed when it's called the Peaks rather than the Peak.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

tho if you go from, say Dovedale to Edale, you are doing the peaks (white and dark)

Intresting

 

[Sprocket.]

I also have many good memories of school day trips to the open air pool in Hathersage.

 

[LDC]

I also have many good memories of school day trips to the open air pool in Hathersage.

Great shout, that's a lovely thing to do if the weather is good (and it's open currently?). Browse of the gear at Outside, swim in the lido, and then dinner at a local pub is a nice few hours, especially after a climb or walk in the area. There's also an hidden old mill pond above Hathersage on the way up to Stanage that's worth a quick dip in.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Great shout, that's a lovely thing to do if the weather is good (and it's open currently?). Browse of the gear at Outside, swim in the lido, and then dinner at a local pub is a nice few hours, especially after a climb or walk in the area. There's also an hidden old mill pond above Hathersage on the way up to Stanage that's worth a quick dip in.

Yes but make sure you book!

 

[belboid]

I went a couple of weeks ago, but I believe booking is only available to those living locally.

e2a: nope, anyone can book, but tickets go very quickly. Only become available one day at a time, for a week in advance.

Hathersage Outdoor Pool event tickets from TicketSource.

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[LDC]

This thread is making me want to move back there! (Lived in Edale for 3 years a bit ago.)

 

[mod]

What a truly fantastic 5 days we had. The Peak District is stunning. Feels different from the Lake District and Snowdonia. Perhaps not as dramatic as those places but thats not to taking anything away from it. It's an English gem. Small enough to really see a lot too (if you have wheels).

Thanks again for all the tips and advice. Urban75 is always such a reliable resource for getting info before heading to somewhere new and you didn't let me down.

We stayed here. Not cheap but it'll be our only holiday this year so wanted to splash out. Had a lot of airb&b tokens due to a covid canceled trip to Symi in May.

Harthill Hall Holiday Cottages

Every room has a hot tub which the missus made the most of...



Had to visit the Dambusters Dam....



We went on 2 of the walks suggested by you lovely lot. Mam Tor was much more gruelling than I was expecting but was fantastic...



We also done the cable car in Matlock Baths and the plague village Eyam on the only rainy day. Was so lucky with the weather.

Got a very nice indian take away from Rajas

Fucking amazing 5 days after 5 months of solitary confinement (almost) and was very much needed.

Thanks again x