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Blue John Cavern

May 15, 2022September 3, 2021 Laura GinnBlue John Cavern, Castleton, Derbyshire, Peak District0 comment

Blue John Cavern is a famous show cave near Castleton in the Peak District. The ‘Blue John’ mineral deposit the cave is famous for is used to make jewellery and other ornamental objects, which can be bought locally. The mineral deposits are still being mined today and there are several rich seams within the cave, each of which has a name. Mining activities take place over the winter months when the cavern is closed. The miners dig out the stone from the limestone walls and clay beds. It is then…

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Kinder Scout

May 1, 2022September 3, 2021 Laura GinnDerbyshire, Kinder Scout, Peak District0 comment

Kinder Scout is the highest peak in the Peak District. It is also a nature reserve and moorland plateau. If you are planning to do the Derbyshire Three Peaks within the Peak District National Park, Kinder Scout will be on your list, along with Shelf Stones, and Bleaklow Head. Located in the Dark Peak area of the Peak District, Kinder Scout stands at 636 metres. Be careful you don’t mistake the trig point on Kinder Low as the summit, as this is a false summit, and the highest point is…

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Matlock

April 15, 2022September 3, 2021 Laura GinnDerbyshire, Matlock, Peak District0 comment

Matlock is the county town of Derbyshire. It’s small enough to give a warm welcome to visitors but big enough to provide an array of restaurants, shops, and bars. Matlock is also home to Hall Leys, a magnificent park dotted in the centre of the town. If you wish to explore what Derbyshire has to offer, including the Peak District, Matlock is a great base. Here are some things to see and do in Matlock and Matlock Bath. Heights of Abraham The Heights of Abraham can be found in the…

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Mam Tor

April 1, 2022September 3, 2021 Laura GinnDerbyshire, Mam Tor, Peak District0 comment

Welcome to Mother’s Hill – or Mam Tor as the locals know her. This hill is situated near Castleton and stands 517 meters high. This is one of the most notorious walks located in the Peak District of Derbyshire and is well worth a visit. And if you’re not heading out that way, you’re doing something wrong. Mam Tor Insights Sitting on the edge of the Dark Peak and White Peak, you are in for a treat with astounding views of the limestone terrain of the Peak District – such…

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Castleton (Peak District)

February 15, 2022September 3, 2021 Laura GinnCastleton, Peak District0 comment

Castleton is a picturesque village, located at the centre of the Peak District National Park. Castletown is known for its rich history, show caves, garland ceremony, and Cave Dale. With a population of 1,200, many more visit the village every year, especially during their Christmas celebrations. If you are planning to visit Castleton, here are some things you can see and do during your visit. Peveril Castle Peveril Castle is situated above the village of Castleton. The ruined castle dates back to the 11th-century, meaning for those who want to…

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Chatsworth House

March 1, 2017February 21, 2017 Laura GinnChatsworth House, Peak District0 comment

Without a doubt, Chatsworth House is one of England’s finest stately homes, and the handsome yellow stone building is the premier tourist attraction of Derbyshire’s Peak District. Set in a 1000 acre park, landscaped by the famed ‘Capability’ Brown, Chatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. As well as opening its doors to visitors who wish to tour the house and grounds, Chatsworth holds many events throughout the year, including flower shows, a wedding fair, guided walks, the Dodson and Horrell International Horse Trials, food fairs,…

Buxton England The Peak District

Buxton

December 15, 2014October 1, 2014 Laura GinnBuxton, Derbyshire, England, Peak District0 comment

The Peak District as a whole is one of the most beautiful places in England, and within it, you can find some really unique and interesting towns. The name Buxton may resonate with you as a brand of mineral water, and indeed, it does come from here, but there is much more to this spa town than that. Located within easy reach of Manchester and Derby, in the heart of the High Peak area, Buxton is regularly voted one of the best destinations in England to visit, and for good…