Last week the better half and I escaped to the North and visited the Peak District. And a very nice time was had by all. Tuesday was a drive up and a visit to Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud.
Wednesday was forecast rain, so we had to go to Chatsworth. Because it was the inspiration for Pemberley in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
An absolutely stunning house - well worth a look around. The weather wasn’t as bad as they had forecast. We followed Pemberley with a trip to Bakewell, to have some tart.
Thursday was a better day so we headed to the North of the national park.
Some cracking views of Bamford Edge, down to Ladybower Reservoir. We then headed directly across the moor to get to Stanage Edge - for some more Pride and Prejudice links.
Amazing views and rock formations. After these we headed over to Castleton.
After deciding not to pay £9.50 each to walk up to the ruined Pervil Castle, we took a walk down Cave dale.
Some great views back down the dale - apparently used in the House of the Dragon. A really good trip to the North, and still so much to see and do in the Peaks - I did want to see Lud’s Church and go up Kinder Scout. But next time we are planning to head to the lakes and go self catering - more space and flexibility.
On my return I finally got around to putting the floor into the shed extension I did a while ago. And had a little sort out. Now I have two bikes to get rid of.
Should be going wild camping with Steedo in a bit - which should be fun.
Morts
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