PEAK DALE APARTMENT - Guidebook
Sightseeing
A 10 minutes drive from our apartment, since first opening to visitors in 1780 the Heights of Abraham has remained one of the Peak District’s most appealing destinations where stunning natural beauty.
Today the Heights is rightly famous for its landmark cable car which provides a spectacular journey across the Derwent Valley.
Exhibitions and films demonstrate why the Heights has been a favourite place to visit for many generations, there are also shops, play areas and numerous picnic spots to discover, and if you feel hungry the Vista Bar and Restaurant is a great place to eat, drink and enjoy stunning views in acres of beautiful woodland.
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Les hauteurs d'Abraham
Dale RoadA 10 minutes drive from our apartment, since first opening to visitors in 1780 the Heights of Abraham has remained one of the Peak District’s most appealing destinations where stunning natural beauty.
Today the Heights is rightly famous for its landmark cable car which provides a spectacular journey across the Derwent Valley.
Exhibitions and films demonstrate why the Heights has been a favourite place to visit for many generations, there are also shops, play areas and numerous picnic spots to discover, and if you feel hungry the Vista Bar and Restaurant is a great place to eat, drink and enjoy stunning views in acres of beautiful woodland.
Local Interest
Chatsworth House
Castleton
Chesterfield
Bakewell
Walks
Win Hill
Curbar Edge
Longshaw Estate - Fiducie nationale
Stanage Edge
Derwent Reservoir
Ladybower Reservoir
Higger Tor
Any trip to the Peak District isn't complete without a walk around the hillside surrounding Winnats Pass. Expect steep trails and moderate to difficult terrain but the views are well worth it.
Winnats Pass
Winnats PassAny trip to the Peak District isn't complete without a walk around the hillside surrounding Winnats Pass. Expect steep trails and moderate to difficult terrain but the views are well worth it.
Walks Around & Near Matlock
Lovely short relatively easy going walk taking in the Lumsdale waterfalls.
Route Link Below:
https://letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/lumsdale-falls-walk-bentley-brook-2-5-miles/
Lumsdale
LumsdaleLovely short relatively easy going walk taking in the Lumsdale waterfalls.
Route Link Below:
https://letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/lumsdale-falls-walk-bentley-brook-2-5-miles/
Starting out 1.5m from the apartment, the Lover's Walks in Matlock Bath take you along the River Derwent and through the adjacent woodland. It also climbs to the cliffs above the river for great views over the area. It's a short route but there is some moderate climbing on the return leg.
You can continue your walking by heading across the river and trying the wonderful cable car at the Heights of Abraham.
Just to the north of the train station you can enjoy a climb to High Tor.
Route Link Below:
http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/lovers-walk-matlock-bath-walking-route
Lovers' Walks
Starting out 1.5m from the apartment, the Lover's Walks in Matlock Bath take you along the River Derwent and through the adjacent woodland. It also climbs to the cliffs above the river for great views over the area. It's a short route but there is some moderate climbing on the return leg.
You can continue your walking by heading across the river and trying the wonderful cable car at the Heights of Abraham.
Just to the north of the train station you can enjoy a climb to High Tor.
Route Link Below:
http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/lovers-walk-matlock-bath-walking-route
Starting out 3 miles from Matlock in Cromford, this walk to Bonsall passes mills, mines, hill farming countryside, ancient woodland and rewards you with fine views.
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/derbyshire-walk-bonsall-1-4112931
Bonsall
Starting out 3 miles from Matlock in Cromford, this walk to Bonsall passes mills, mines, hill farming countryside, ancient woodland and rewards you with fine views.
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/derbyshire-walk-bonsall-1-4112931
Starting out 3 miles from Matlock in Cromford, this walk heads east towards Lea and Dethick, you will pass the River Derwent, Bow Wood and Riber Castle along the way.
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/derbyshire-walk-lea-and-dethick-1-5014447
Riber Castle
Starting out 3 miles from Matlock in Cromford, this walk heads east towards Lea and Dethick, you will pass the River Derwent, Bow Wood and Riber Castle along the way.
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/derbyshire-walk-lea-and-dethick-1-5014447
Starting out 4 miles from Matlock in Bolehill, this elevated walk over Peak District hills follows a scenic section of the High Peak Trail as well as going through fields, stiles and along old paths.
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/derbyshire-walk-bolehill-near-wirksworth-1-4734753
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Black Rocks Car Park
Brickfields CloseStarting out 4 miles from Matlock in Bolehill, this elevated walk over Peak District hills follows a scenic section of the High Peak Trail as well as going through fields, stiles and along old paths.
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/derbyshire-walk-bolehill-near-wirksworth-1-4734753
Starting out 4 miles from Matlock at Middleton Top, this walk includes a section along the elevated High Peak Trail and explores historic Hopton and charismatic Carsington.
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/county-walk-hopton-and-carsington-1-3343772
Hopton
Starting out 4 miles from Matlock at Middleton Top, this walk includes a section along the elevated High Peak Trail and explores historic Hopton and charismatic Carsington.
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/county-walk-hopton-and-carsington-1-3343772
Starting out 5 miles from Matlock in Winster, this walk mainly following paths, tracks and quiet country lanes, is an exploration of Winster which is tucked away in the limestone hills.
Distance: 6 miles
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/peak-district-walk-winster-1-4378413
Winster
Starting out 5 miles from Matlock in Winster, this walk mainly following paths, tracks and quiet country lanes, is an exploration of Winster which is tucked away in the limestone hills.
Distance: 6 miles
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/peak-district-walk-winster-1-4378413
Take a wander from the apartment into Hall Leys Park and the along the River Derwent, then ascend to Pic Tor and then Matlock Bank for fine panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Distance: 3.25 miles
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/derbyshire-walk-matlock-1-3882355
Matlock Town
Take a wander from the apartment into Hall Leys Park and the along the River Derwent, then ascend to Pic Tor and then Matlock Bank for fine panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Distance: 3.25 miles
Route Link Below:
https://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/walks/derbyshire-walk-matlock-1-3882355
Country Houses & Heritage
Haddon Hall
Chatsworth
Villages
Lovely village visit to tie in with a trip to Chatsworth House.
When the 6th Duke and Joseph Paxton rebuilt Edensor (pronounced 'Enza'), they combined a variety of architectural styles. The result is a picturesque village that is very much at the heart of the Chatsworth community.
At the heart of Edensor village is St Peter's Church, a beautiful venue for church weddings.
The Edensor Tea Cottage is an ideal stop for anyone walking in the park or exploring Edensor.
Edensor
Lovely village visit to tie in with a trip to Chatsworth House.
When the 6th Duke and Joseph Paxton rebuilt Edensor (pronounced 'Enza'), they combined a variety of architectural styles. The result is a picturesque village that is very much at the heart of the Chatsworth community.
At the heart of Edensor village is St Peter's Church, a beautiful venue for church weddings.
The Edensor Tea Cottage is an ideal stop for anyone walking in the park or exploring Edensor.
Ashford in the Water
Picturesque village well worth exploring.
Food scene
Located a very short walk from our Apartment.
Be sure to pay the cafe a visit as they make sandwiches, sausage rolls and cakes to die for.
Annie's Kitchen
71 Dale RoadLocated a very short walk from our Apartment.
Be sure to pay the cafe a visit as they make sandwiches, sausage rolls and cakes to die for.
Located 1 minute walk from our apartment this is a restaurant that particularly stands out in Matlock. Stones has won multiple awards for its food and offers a fine dining experience.
You will need to book a table well in advance however as it is always busy!
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Stones
1 Dale RdLocated 1 minute walk from our apartment this is a restaurant that particularly stands out in Matlock. Stones has won multiple awards for its food and offers a fine dining experience.
You will need to book a table well in advance however as it is always busy!
A short walk on the same side of the road as Peak Dale Apartment you will find this pub and restaurant which offers good quality food (but only until 8pm) and a variety of locally brewed ales.
Dining continues after 8pm in Brasserie 77 which is accessed from within the Remarkable Hare and to the rear.
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Remarkable Hare
77 Dale RoadA short walk on the same side of the road as Peak Dale Apartment you will find this pub and restaurant which offers good quality food (but only until 8pm) and a variety of locally brewed ales.
Dining continues after 8pm in Brasserie 77 which is accessed from within the Remarkable Hare and to the rear.
Rubigo - Tapas & Bar
68 Dale RoadHighly rated tapas bar a short walk from Peak Dale Apartment.