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We'll be in the area briefly on Saturday. Is there anywhere within a short drive of Matlock in the SE Peak District that worth a visit for a couple of hours to show the kids some nice scenery and to give them a taste of the area, before heading south? Sadly I think a blat along the Cat & Fiddle or Snake Pass are out of the question :(
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Chatsworth house.
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I was up in the PD last week seeing family - one afternoon we climbed up Thorpe Cloud at Dovedale which was good - we had 2 kids @ 7&8 who managed it fine, but I wouldn’t try it with any younger!

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Ah, those both look like good options. Thanks. That walk would certainly tire the kids out, and me if I end up with the younger one on my shoulders.
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I wouldn’t want to do it with a kid on my shoulders! It gets pretty steep!

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The bloke's eyes are a long way up his head.
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It's so he can see as he's scrabbling like that.
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Broccers wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:38 am Chatsworth house.

Edit to add pic. Plenty to keep kids entertained and adults too there. Not free but worth it imo :)

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Free plane ride included with every visit?
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Rich B wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:22 am I wouldn’t want to do it with a kid on my shoulders! It gets pretty steep!

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Fair enough, thanks for the warning. He's a good climber so might relish that bit :D
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JonMad wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:48 am Free plane ride included with every visit?
LOL not quite - might fly on the your date? https://www.penninehelicopters.co.uk/he ... orth-tour/ :D
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Broccers wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:55 am
JonMad wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:48 am Free plane ride included with every visit?
LOL not quite - might fly on the your date? https://www.penninehelicopters.co.uk/he ... orth-tour/ :D
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