Activities in Peak District
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Monsal Trail
On the northern edge of Bakewell, a former railway line has been converted to a walking and cycling track called the Monsal Trail. From Bakewell you can cycle about 3 miles north and 1 mile south on the old railway itself, and there are numerous other tracks and country lanes nearby. The nearest bike hire is near Buxton. Walkers on the Monsal Trail follow alternate sections of the old railway and pretty footpaths through fields and beside rivers.
From Bakewell, an excellent out-and-back walk (3 miles each way) goes to the dramatic viewpoint at Monsal Head, where a good pub, Stables Bar at the Monsal Head Hotel, provides welcome refreshment. Allow three hours for the round…
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Buxton Festival
This renowned festival takes place in July and is one of the largest of its kind in the country. As well as opera, literary notables such as Louis de Bernières hold sway. All the big events in Buxton revolve around its beautifully restored Opera House.
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Opera House
Buxton's gorgeously restored Opera House enjoys a full programme of drama, dance, concerts and comedy as well as staging some renowned festivals and events. Tours of the auditorium and backstage areas are available at 11:00 most Saturday mornings.
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Four Four Time
An annual live-music festival staged in February each year, including a medley of jazz, blues, folk and world music acts. All the big events in Buxton revolve around its beautifully restored Opera House.
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walking routes
Other walking routes go to the stately homes of Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House. You could take a bus or taxi there and walk back, so you don't muddy the duke's carpet.
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International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
This very popular festival is held at the end of July/beginning of August. All the big events in Buxton revolve around its beautifully restored Opera House.
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Buxton Fringe
In July the more contemporary Buxton Fringe is gathering popularity. All the big events in Buxton revolve around its beautifully restored Opera House.
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Parsley Cycle Hire
Parsley Cycle Hire, at the junction of the High Peak and Tissington Trails, is the nearest place to rent bicycles.
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Monsal Trail
Monsal Trail, beginning 3 miles east of the town, leads all the way to Bakewell.
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Poole's Cavern
Poole's Cavern is a magnificent natural limestone cavern, about a mile from central Buxton. Guides take you deep underground to see an impressive formation of stalactites (the ones that hang down) - including one of England's longest - and distinctive 'poached egg' formation stalagmites.
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Peak Tours
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Parsley Hay Cycle Hire
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Ladybrook Equestrian Centre
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Hitch n Hike
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Devonshire Spa
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