Day1: Arrive Monsal Head
Settle into your accommodation – either a fine B&B or quality country Inn.
Day 2: Chatsworth House & Bakewell Cycle (13 or 19 miles)
A fantastic quiet country lane takes you through a number of attractive limestone villages to arguabley the finest country house in England. Built in 1549 by the Cavendish family the house was finished by Bess of Hardwick, after the death of her husband, Sir William Cavendish. Over the years, money continued to pour into Chatsworth, making it an almost unparalleled showcase for art treasures. Every aspect of fine arts is here, ranging from old masterpieces, furniture, tapestries, porcelain & alabaster carvings.There are also some fantastic gardens which have a number of interesting features such as the Emperor Fountain, which dominates the Canal Pond & can reach up to 290 feet. There is a maze, laburnum tunnel & behind the house is the famous cascades. The park was designed by ‘Capability’ Brown in 1761. You will continue to Bakewell before joining the traffic free Monsal Trail to return to your base at Monsal Head.
Day 3: Millers Dale & Tideswell Walk (9 miles)
From Monsal Head you will follow the River Wye along the Monsal Trail through Water-cum-jolly Dale to Millers Dale. Passing through Tideswell Dale takes you to ‘Cathederal of the Peak’ Tideswell, known for its magnificent 14th century Church of St John the Baptist. On through pretty Litton you will pass through the dramatic gorge at St. Peters Dale before returning through scenic woodland back to Monsal Head.
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