Day
1:
Settle into your accommodation – either a
fine B&B or quality country Inn. |
Day
2:
A fantastic quiet country lane takes you through
a number of attractive limestone villages to arguabley
the finest country house in England. Built in 1549
by the Cavendish family the house was finished by
Bess of Hardwick, after the death of her husband,
Sir William Cavendish. Over the years, money continued
to pour into Chatsworth, making it an almost unparalleled
showcase for art treasures. Every aspect of fine
arts is here, ranging from old masterpieces, furniture,
tapestries, porcelain & alabaster carvings.There
are also some fantastic gardens which have a number
of interesting features such as the Emperor Fountain,
which dominates the Canal Pond & can reach up
to 290 feet. There is a maze, laburnum tunnel &
behind the house is the famous cascades. The park
was designed by ‘Capability’ Brown in
1761. You will continue to Bakewell before joining
the traffic free Monsal Trail to return to your
base at Monsal Head. (19 Miles)
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Day
3:
From Monsal Head you will follow the River Wye along
the Monsal Trail through Water-cum-jolly Dale to
Millers Dale. Passing through Tideswell Dale takes
you to ‘Cathederal of the Peak’ Tideswell,
known for its magnificent 14th century Church of
St John the Baptist. On through pretty Litton you
will pass through the dramatic gorge at St. Peters
Dale before returning through scenic woodland back
to Monsal Head. (9 Miles) |
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