Day
1:
Arrive at your accommodation with time to explore this
enchanting town. |
Day
2:
Heading south through Matlock Bath you will pass through
Cromford, a model village made famous by Richard Arkwright
after he built his 1st mill in 1771 & known for being
a pioneer of the industrial revolution. Joining the High
Peak Trail takes you to the fine viewpoint at Middleton
Top, before you continue along this flat traffic free
bridleway to the charming village of Hartington. The village
is home to Derbyshire’s last remaining cheese factory
which can still be bought from the dairy shop. (20 miles) |
Day
3:
Leaving Hartington you will pass Arbor Low Henge, a Neolithic
Stone Age circle known locally as ‘Stone Henge of
the Peak’. Peddling through pretty villages such
as Middleton & Youlgreave takes you to Bakewell, an
attractive stone built town famous for its Bakewell Tart
or ‘pudding’ as it is known locally. Climb
to the fantastic viewpoint at Monsal Head before continuing
along the banks of the river Wye through Cressbrook &
Litton ‘Cathederal of the Peak’ Tideswell.
This pleasant village has a nice 15th century cathedral
along with galleries & local craft shops which provides
a great rest stop. Passing through Great Hucklow takes
you to the fantastic ridge looking out to Abney Low before
dropping down to the infamous plague village of Eyam.
(25 Miles) |
Day
4:
A great road out of Eyam affords fantastic views out to
Froggatt, Curbur & Baslow Edges before dropping to
Baslow & on through the Chatsworth Estate. Pass through
the interesting historic village of Stanton in Peak &
Birchover to arrive at 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. A fantastic decent through Wensley back
to Matlock provides a memorable end to this comprehensive
tour. (22 Miles) |
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