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The historic Derbyshire town of Ashbourne, gateway to Dovedale and home to an annual Shrovetide Football game.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire is another of those ‘Gateway to The Peak District’ towns.Here you can read about the unique Shrovetide Football match from the point of view of an insider.
Peak District and Derbyshire Pubs and Gastro Pubs |
The range of pubs in the Peak District is astonishing.
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Kinder Scout from the A57 just east of the Snake InnAscend to Fairbrook Naze, over to Kinder Gates and back down the Snake Path.
The High Peak Trail - Cyclist and Walker Friendly |
Traffic free cycling on the High Peak TrailThis is one of the two major trails that have been developed in the Derbyshire Peak District from dismantled railways, the other being the Tissington Trail. It is almost traffic free, at one point it crosses the busy Newhaven to Cromford road and there are several places wher it is crossed by farm traffic. Still, it is definitely much better than riding the increasingly busy Derbyshire roads.
Self Catering Cottages in the East of the Peak District, Derbyshire. |
A selection of self-catering holiday accommodation from the eastern side of the Peak District. Mainly cottages that sleep up to four but there are also a few larger ones. Online booking available through cottages4u.
Peak District, Derbyshire Mountain Biking |
Off-road action for both inexperienced and experienced mountain bikers on fantastic singletrack, bridleways and other tracks.
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Ashford-in-the-Water
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Stanton-in-Peak, Stanton Moor, Derbyshire |
A picturesque village clinging to the side of Stanton Moor, with some outstanding views over classic Derbyshire.
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Froggatt and Curbar Edges, Longshaw Estate and Padley GorgeThis circuit will take you from valley to hilltop, through woodland and across moorland. It really is a varied walk with some fabulous views across Derbyshire.
A Walk in the White Peak Near Bakewell |
Monsal Head, Taddington, Litton Mill and Cressbrook
Holiday Cottages in the Western side of the Peak District
Dovedale, Shuttlingsloe, Macclesfield Forest, Buxton and the Goyt Valley lie in this sector of the Peak District.
Holiday Cottages in the Centre of the Peak District |
Here is a selection of self-catering holiday accommodation from the centre of the Peak District. Mainly cottages that sleep up to four but there are also a few larger ones. Online booking.
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Wirksworth is one of the oldest settlements in Derbyshire, having been a site of human occupation for 2000 years.Situated at the crossing point of two ancient trading routes, Wirksworth has been settled since at least the Iron Age.
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