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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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we have a week off soon and had thought about a trip to the peak district...
any tips please
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 31st Oct 2013 9:27 pm |
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sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
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At the weekends the Peak District tends to get very busy but in the week becomes deserted during this time of the year. Some excellent low level walks and good pubs. Castleton tends to be a honey pot during busy times but a decent place to visit during the week with some decent pubs. The beer tends to get dearer as you move from east to west.
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| 31st Oct 2013 9:32 pm |
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Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
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| 31st Oct 2013 10:10 pm |
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Big Fearny
Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Chesterfield
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Depends what you want to do...? Some nice green lanes around Matlock and Bakewell...you've got Chatsworth close by (they do it up for Chrimbo) and there's a cracking Indian in Matlock (called the Maazi - can't miss it, got a Tuktuk on the roof!) If you want a more traditional pub, the Nettle in Ashover is brilliant...trad old pub with open fires and amazing food... Derbyshire born, Derbyshire bred; strong in the arm and thick in the he...oh!!
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| 3rd Nov 2013 8:23 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Just got back from there had a week just outside Hulme End and loved it despite being very very wet. D4 coed well with very very wet field and a large twin axle van. Did loads of walking and visited a few pubs  Even kids liked the walking and scenary MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 3rd Nov 2013 8:30 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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we are oaps now so like the comfy hotel thing....was thinking of a base in say buxton and just do day circuits back to the hotel each nite
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| 3rd Nov 2013 8:47 pm |
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MHP
Member Since: 31 Dec 2011
Location: lydd
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We visited Buxton while we were there. It was very nice but cold 
There's a few pics from our trip here> http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic102739.html
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| 3rd Nov 2013 9:02 pm |
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Big Fearny
Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Chesterfield
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Try Fischers Hotel in Baslow...I've not stayed but often eat there as a treat...beautiful setting and within easy touring distance of all the local highlights; Chatsworth, Bakewell, Castleton, Hathersage etc...with lots of nice walks and nice roads to potter round on, park up, take in the view...and then move on... Where ever you end up, have a good time... It's well worth the trip! Derbyshire born, Derbyshire bred; strong in the arm and thick in the he...oh!!
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| 3rd Nov 2013 9:02 pm |
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Big Fearny
Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Chesterfield
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Russell's son wrote:We visited Buxton while we were there. It was very nice but cold
There's a few pics from our trip here >> http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic102739.html
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Forgot to say... I've seen snow in June in Buxton...it's always bl**dy freezing! Highest market town in England apparently... Derbyshire born, Derbyshire bred; strong in the arm and thick in the he...oh!!
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| 3rd Nov 2013 9:06 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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You can't go to The Peak District without visiting Bakewell, best on market day (Mon). There are some very good B&Bs and hotels there. A midweek visit to Lady Dower Dam is breathtaking, the road that takes you round the dam is closed at week ends A visit to Chesterfields crooked spire should be on the agenda.
There is a private off road course at Ashfield, I went round it courtesy of Gordon Lamberts LR when the Freelander 2 was launched, I was very impressed with its off road capability. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 3rd Nov 2013 9:10 pm |
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nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Being natives of the area (Me Chesterfield, and "the boss" Hope Valley (not got three ears and two heads each though!)) of course we're biased. If you want to stay in Hope Valley, the "Old Hall" at Hope village is worth a look for B&B, and they do good meals (not especially cheap, but good). Should you wish to venture to Chesterfield and fancy a trip up the Crooked Spire, it can be arranged!! 
It goes without saying that the spire visit would be F.O.C.
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| 11th Nov 2013 11:09 am |
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