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Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:56 am
by JonMad
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
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:38 am
by Broccers
Chatsworth house.
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:41 am
by Rich B
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!
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:09 am
by JonMad
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.
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:22 am
by Rich B
I wouldn’t want to do it with a kid on my shoulders! It gets pretty steep!
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:23 am
by NotoriousREV
The bloke's eyes are a long way up his head.
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:31 am
by ZedLeg
It's so he can see as he's scrabbling like that.
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:47 am
by Broccers
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
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:48 am
by JonMad
Free plane ride included with every visit?
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:48 am
by JonMad
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!
Fair enough, thanks for the warning. He's a good climber so might relish that bit
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:55 am
by Broccers
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/
Re: Peak District question
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:11 pm
by JonMad
