Is it worth visiting Bakewell?

Thinly disguised as 'Lambton' in Jane Austen's literary classic Pride and Prejudice, Bakewell is the ideal place for an interesting town walk. Take a stroll through the town and discover scenic buildings, charming courtyards and pretty streets, or feed the ducks during a riverside stroll.



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Buxton is larger but it is still only a smallish town - though with more amenities like a theatre. Assuming that you are still reliant on public transport for your journey, Bakewell in certainly the most central place for touring the Peak District and all the places listed by Essex Wanderer.

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Bakewell is a busy and bustling town that I think can be explored with a good half day (probably an afternoon). The morning could be spent paying a visit to the nearby historic tourist attractions of Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall.

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Top Attractions in Bakewell
  1. Chatsworth House. 9,355. Art Galleries • Historic Sites. ...
  2. Monsal Trail. 1,825. Hiking Trails. ...
  3. Haddon Hall. 1,911. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks. ...
  4. River Wye. 173. Bodies of Water. ...
  5. Thornbridge Brewery. 201. ...
  6. Thornbridge Estate. 403. ...
  7. Magpie Mines. Historic Sites • Mines. ...
  8. All Saints Church. 148.


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This lovely circular walk takes you along the banks of the River Wye from the ancient market town of Bakewell into the picture-perfect village of Ashford-in-the-Water. From there the route heads up through pastureland onto the Monsal Trail, before returning on quiet field paths to Bakewell. This is a walk of 5.7 miles.

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What's the difference between a Bakewell tart and a cherry Bakewell? A Cherry Bakewell is a version of the Bakewell tart where a layer of almond fondant is added on top of the frangipane and topped with a halved glacé cherry.

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The Most Beautiful Places in The Peak District
  1. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale are certainly one of the most photographed spots in the Peak District, and it's easy to see why. ...
  2. Eyam Village. ...
  3. Hope Valley. ...
  4. The Roaches. ...
  5. Surprise View, Peak District.


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Of the two towns, Buxton has more facilities and more to interest the visitor (Matlock itself has little to interest the Tourist although Matlock Bath is worth a day visit).

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Walks around Bakewell take you into spectacular dales, amongst rich cultural heritage and into the shadow of atmospheric gritstone edges. Experience the scenic limestone valleys of the White Peak as your stroll along the many trails and footpaths that explore the tranquil banks of the Wye and Derwent rivers.

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It's a little taster of what to expect if you were to walk the full Monsal Trail. It's a beautiful 4-mile circular, taking you along the Wye Valley, onto the Monsal Trail, and back around by the little village of Blackwell. It's a lovely walk to be enjoyed all year round.

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Inspiring landscapes. You don't need to travel to the Alps for spectacular mountain scenery - probably the most famous reason for visiting the Peaks is its unrivalled beauty spots. Wide valleys, rolling foothills and glassy lakes and rivers make up this remote rural region.

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