Peak District info

thebells replied on 13/10/2019 10:11

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Posted on 13/10/2019 10:11

We're off to Blackwell Hall CL on Wednesday for 4 nights. Never been to The Peak District before so after some ideas. We're keen hikers so will definitely be doing the Kinder Scout walk from Edale but beyond this only vague plans. The Monsall trail apparently runs past the site so we'll hopefully do some of this.

Can anyone recommend a couple of places to eat (pubs or restaurants) and things to do in either Bakewell or Buxton?

Many thanks.

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harryb replied on 13/10/2019 15:48

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Posted on 13/10/2019 15:48

Bet when you go home you will wish you had booked for longer. There's lots of advice given for you to delve into. That from TTDA's post is very concise. People could go on and on but you will never get through it all in four days.

Enjoy your time there and don't forget to try Bakewell Tart it's much nicer than Stottie Cake

moulesy replied on 13/10/2019 15:55

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Posted on 13/10/2019 15:55

"Enjoy your time there and don't forget to try Bakewell Tart"

Just make sure you ask for Bakewell pudding - I got some very odd reactions last time I went looking for tarts in Bakewell!

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thebells replied on 13/10/2019 16:38

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Posted on 13/10/2019 15:12 by HelenandTrevor

Blackwell Hall CL is lovely, it's one of our favourites in the peak District. There are plenty of walks from the CL and you can access the Monsal Trail by following the footpath through the farm yard, round the field and down the hill or using the Pennine Way which can be accessed just down the lane.

The limestone way is also a nice walk and not far from the CL.

I can recommend the Anglers at Millers Dale for food, and then enjoy a walk to Litton Mill following the river. there is a nice pub in Tideswell and the village and church are worth a look too. There is a pub at Taddington which is close to the site but we haven't eaten there.

Last time we were in the area we walked up Shining Tor which is a good walk and great views from the top.

Hope you have a great few days. ☺

Posted on 13/10/2019 16:38

Brilliant info thanks! I was looking at The Anglers; so good to hear from someone who has eaten there😊

harryb replied on 13/10/2019 16:39

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Posted on 13/10/2019 15:55 by moulesy

"Enjoy your time there and don't forget to try Bakewell Tart"

Just make sure you ask for Bakewell pudding - I got some very odd reactions last time I went looking for tarts in Bakewell!

Posted on 13/10/2019 16:39

Now I know why I got my face slapped.

JohnM20 replied on 14/10/2019 09:32

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Posted on 14/10/2019 09:32

I would echo Eurotraveller's comments about Kinder. Unless the weather is very good there is little to see although the downfall will have a lot of water going over it. It is VERY wet up there at present as experienced by scouts and others doing the Kinder Challenge walk this weekend. Not a place to go unless one is good at navigation in the probable low cloud !

brue replied on 14/10/2019 09:54

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Posted on 14/10/2019 09:54

If you get time don't miss the ever popular Dove Dale, it won't be busy at this time of the year and it's worth seeing.

Dovedale LINK

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JohnM20 replied on 14/10/2019 09:57

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Posted on 14/10/2019 09:54 by brue

If you get time don't miss the ever popular Dove Dale, it won't be busy at this time of the year and it's worth seeing.

Dovedale LINK

Posted on 14/10/2019 09:57

Please note that quite a bit of Dovedale has been closed off as they are felling a lot of Ash trees due to Ash Dieback disease.

JVB66 replied on 14/10/2019 10:02

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Posted on 13/10/2019 16:39 by harryb

Now I know why I got my face slapped.

Posted on 14/10/2019 10:02

A bit like here when the Americans come looking for the famous Norfolk Broads

brue replied on 14/10/2019 10:14

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Posted on 14/10/2019 09:57 by JohnM20

Please note that quite a bit of Dovedale has been closed off as they are felling a lot of Ash trees due to Ash Dieback disease.

Posted on 14/10/2019 10:14

Ah, ok, thanks for the update.

Wherenext replied on 14/10/2019 18:24

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Posted on 14/10/2019 18:24

If you decide on a return trip, and why wouldn't you to one of the best walking areas in the UK, then try Curbar Edge and descend off it to Calver. There's a smashing cafe/restaurant/coffee house called The Eating House there. Park in Baslow to make a nice round trip.

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