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Country Walks in the Peak District with Andy & Isobel

Country Walks in the Peak District 


Our adventure started in the picturesque  village of Edale and at the the famous Nag's Head Inn, which is the start of the Pennine Way. We followed the footpath through the fields, full of grazing sheep until we reached a log bridge which allowed us to continue through the rich green meadows and covered woodland to a footbridge, that we learnt had been made by hand by a local woodcarver. 




The Heights of Abraham, which is located on the edge of the Peak District in the quaint village of Matlock. Set in 60 acres of landscaped grounds with cable cars taking you right to the top, multi-media exhibitions, woodland walks and trails and two caverns with guided tours, we certainly had a lot to explore. An excited group enjoyed the thrilling cable car journey to the summit admiring the spectacular views across the Derwent Valley. 



 We visited The Great Masson Cavern for a guided tour and a fascinating journey of the Caverns 300 million year history, followed by an opportunity to take some photos at the Tinkers Mine Shaft Viewing Point.




  Some of the group spent the early part of the evening playing a few games of pool whilst some played adventure golf and the rest enjoying a swim and a quick workout in the gym. What a fit group we had! 



A planned 5 mile walk today through more breath taking scenery. As we were walking alongside the river we spotted fish leaping out of the water. Some of the local fishermen suggested these were trout. We crossed the river by the famous stepping stones, luckily no one fell in and we then continued walk to a limestone feature known as Lovers Leap. A great achievement.






 The sun was shinning and we loved exploring and admiring the beautiful scenery and wildlife. 




On our walks we came across so much wildlife roaming free. 


 We couldn't get enough of the beautiful rolling hills of the Derbyshire Dales.


  We visited The Fossil Factory which provided us with lots of interesting and fun facts about rocks, fossils and the formation of the Peak District. 


 After all that walking we definitely deserved a tasty ice cream.




 



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