We took a weekend in the Peak District a fortnight ago. We hadn't been to the area for years and when we got there I wondered why - it's beautiful! We stayed in a lovely B&B River Cottage in Ashford in the Water. We arrived around noon, dumped the car and set off for Monsal Head. It was a gloious day and the views lovely. We stopped for lunch at the Monsal Head Hotel before walking into Bakewell via the Monsal Trail for a look around before walking back the the B&B. We covered 8-10 miles but it didn't feel like it because the weather and the views were so good. We met friends at the B&B a little later and enjoyed drinks sitting alongside the River Wye whilst feeding the trout.
The next day we took a 10 mile circular walk (which probably turned into 12 with detours!) that included Chatsworth House, Beeley, Rowsley and Bakewell. We had lunch enroute at the lovely Old Smithy in Beeley, where we had lovely sandwiches and tea in lovely china teacups and saucers. After some ablutions once back at the B&B (and some Ibruprofen!) we sampled the dinner menu at the Bulls Head in Ashford and we weren't disappointed. All in all a great weekend, assisted by the glorious weather. We'll be back!
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