Day
1:
Arrive at your accommodation in the attractive spa town
of Buxton with time to explore this charming town, the
highest market town in England. |
Day
2:
Stroll through Buxton Country Park to join the Dane Valley
trail to the spectacular viewpoint at Axe Edge. Continue
along quiet pathways to Hollinsclough past Chrome Hill
& Cross the County boundary into Staffordshire to
reach the village of Longnor, the location for the TV
series ‘Peak Practice’ where you may spot
many familiar sights around the village. (11 miles). |
Day
3:
Take the splendid trail past Pilsley castle south to Hartington,
famous for its magnificent 17th century hall, a fine example
of a typical Peak District manor house. The village is
also home to Derbyshire’s last remaining cheese
factory which can still be bought from the dairy shop.
From here the gorge from Beresford Dale through Wolfcotes
Dale offers a dramatic introduction to the karst limestone
scenery of the area. The walk from pretty Milldale through
Derbyshires best known dale, Dovedale shows the beauty
of the area to its fullest. (14 miles). |
Day
4:
Follow the Limestone Way to Tissington, known for its
ancient festival of well-dressing, a custom which dates
back to 1350. Tissington is also known for the interesting
Norman church of St. Mary & the 500 year old Tissington
Hall which is a well worth a visit. Pass through the delightful,
typical Peak District Village of Parwich which lies beneath
a massive limestone outcrop which rises to over 1000 feet.
Continue along the trail to Winster. This pleasant village
has some fine 18th century houses, however the most impressive
building must be the Market House. Owned by the national
Trust the rugged Market House dates from the 17th century
& is a reminder of Winster’s past importance
as a market town. (14 miles). |
Day
5:
Walk to Stanton Moor & see the Neolithic ‘Nine
Ladies Stone Circle’. The area is of significant
archaeological importance and legend has it that one
Sunday nine ladies & a fiddler came onto the moor
to dance and, for this act of debauchery, they were
turned to stone. Pass through the interesting typical
Peak District villages of Birchover & Stanton in
the Peak before joining the Derwent Valley Heritage
Way to the Chatsworth Estate. Often referred to as ‘Palace
of the Peak’ Chatsworth is without doubt one of
the finest of great houses in Britain. If you desire,
you should have time to visit the opulent house &
gardens before arriving at your accommodation for the
night at Baslow. (11 miles).
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Day
6:
Continue along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way before
turning towards Calver Peak with fine views over a series
of Gritstone edges. A pleasant walk to Great Longstone,
through Little Longstone takes you to the spectacular
viewpoint of Monsal Head. 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 ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ Tideswell,
known for its magnificent 14th century church of St John
the Baptist. (11 miles). |
Day
7:
The track out of Tideswell joins with the Limestone Way
overlooking Monks Dale, part of the Derbyshire Dales National
Nature Reserve. From the northern reaches of Millers Dale
you continue along the river Wye along the Monsal Trail
through Chee Dale & Deep Dale to join the Midshires
Way. Your final stretch to Buxton allows the opportunity
to visit the viewpoint at Grinlow Tower (Solomon’s
Temple) which overlooks this charming market town. (9
miles). |
