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Features a collection of walks varying from three to nine miles in length. Many of the rambles begin from White Peak villages such as Alstonfield and Youlgreave, and all are designed to take in local attractions and refreshment stops at real ale pubs. Derbyshire towns and villages
Open moorland and steep rocky valleys form the backdrop to this new account of the folklore and history of the towns and villages of Derbyshire's Peak District. Roland Smith pays meticulous attention not only to the famous towns of Bakewell, Derby and Buxton but also to lesser-known southern county villages such as Sudbury and Elveston. Those interested in local history or visitors to the area will find themselves thoroughly absorbed in both historical facts and details of folk traditions whose roots are long lost in misty pagan times - some joyous, some tragic. In the North there's Castleton, home of the unique garlanding festival, which welcomes the coming of spring. In the South, in Tissington, there's the first recorded well-dressing ritual which gives thanks for the precious resource of water. And then there's the tragic tale of the plague village of Eyam, whose self-sacrificing inhabitants volunteered to remain in their homes to stop the spread of disease. - A comprehensive guide and a good read The Garden at Chatsworth
One hundred and five acres in extent, over four hundred years in the making, visited by hundreds of thousands of guests all year, every year, the gardens of the ducal house of Chatsworth are among the most famous and celebrated in the world. But with such beauty and fame come a terrific responsibility, and not a few horticultural headaches. As the Duchess puts it: the gardens are "an intimidating place to go out with a trowel". Despite her inhibitions, the Duchess of Devonshire has been an admired and energetic chatelaine of Chatsworth since she first came to these Derbyshire gardens as a young wife in the 1930s. Indeed she probably now knows the gardens, from the Laburnum walk to the famous Cascade to the Crinkle-Crankle Hedge, better than anyone--and is supremely qualified to write their history. The anecdotes come thick, fast and informative. There are descriptions of Doctor Johnson, a beloved guest, eating "much and nastily" (they still named a path after him); an account of the Tsar of Russia stooping, socially and literally, to plant a Sweet Chestnut tree; and the terrible day after the First World War when, as an economy measure, the great glasshouses built by Joseph Paxton (of Crystal Palace fame) were blown- up by Paxton's very own grandson. The author is, of course, the sister of Nancy Mitford, famed author of The Pursuit of Love. It is perhaps unsurprising therefore that she shares the family gene for rarefied gossip and aristo-comedy. What is more surprising is her gift for relaying her love and enthusiasm in such engaging tones. Hidden places of Derbyshire
Covering Derbyshire and the Peak District, this book includes information on the more secluded and little known venues for food, drink, accommodation and places of interest as well as the more enduring attractions of the county Tea shop walks
Interesting short walks, incorporating tea shops in various Peak District villages. Walking the peak district dales A practical guidebook for ramblers, climbers and naturalists which features suggested routes in the White Peak region, as well as comments about history and wildlife in the area, and provides background information on the lives of early Peak District settlers. Colourful Peak District by Lindsey Porter Featuring over 184 illustrations of the Peak District and other nearby areas through the four seasons, the book also contains extended captions detailing some of the history and facts of the region shown in the portrait Derbyshire peaks and dales by John Brooks Each tour is between 30 and 60 miles long and is accompanied by a routed Ordnance Survey map Half day walks in the Peak District Vol2:The South-East by Alan Bradley Details of a selection of 30 circular walks in the Peak District ranging from three to five miles and designed to take half a day each. Also contains information on refreshment stops and local places of interest The rambler's guide:The Peak District by Roly Smith The Peak District boasts an unrivalled network of around 1,400 miles of public rights-of-way, and over 80 square miles of open access on the northern moors. This guide allows the reader to explore the infinite variety of walking opportunities, which range from gentle riverside strolls, to tough moorland treks. - The introduction gives information about the topography, geology and history of the area, and describes the flora and fauna inhabiting it. - The main section of the book comprises 30 walks. Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of difficulty and type of terrain, a route profile indicating altitude and distances, and a fact file summarising useful information such as start and finish points, duration, safety advice and points of interest. - Illustrated with colour maps from leading authority, Harveys, each walk is then described in detail with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. As well as route descriptions, the text gives the history of the main landmarks along the way plus information on the natural history of the area, and is accompanied by stunning colour photographs. AA Book of Britain's walks Rambling is the number one outdoor activity in Britain, with more fans even than football, claims the chairman of the Outdoor Writers' Guild in the introduction to the AA Book of Britain's Walks. And this isn't surprising when you consider Britain's scenery. Within one day you can walk "from airy coastal cliffs, sand dunes, through lovely riverside meadows and woods to towering crag-bound lakes and mountains". With such majestic surroundings at our fingertips, it may seem odd to stay in and read a book. But this isn't that sort of book. While its colour photographs of patchwork fields, crumbling castles and wind-whipped trees inspire you to get up out of that armchair, illustrated maps point the way. And you needn't worry that this hefty hardback is too big to carry: each of the 120 maps is reproduced in a rucksack-friendly pocket book. Each themed walk is accompanied by a coloured panel giving information about distance, terrain, gradients and where to park a vehicle, together with a grading system represented by symbols (three boots indicate mountainous or difficult terrain). Numbered instructions surround each map, offering cryptic tips such as: "At a panorama dial, bear right off the path for a steep short-cut to the summit", ensuring that even losing your way can be fun AA Fold out book of Peak District walks As part of a series of regional walks, this text provides maps which fold out to double the size of the book. Each walk has a map with route directions and a short article highlights some interesting aspects of the walk, such as the local wildlife AA Walker's Britain Seeking to provide a practical guide to the highlights of Britain's best long-distance walks, this book is divided into 6 regions. The various walks are divided into sections that can be covered in a day There are many, many books available from Amazon, on Derbyshire and the Peak District. Please try using this search engine to find what you require. |
