Cycling and Steam Trains in the Peak District

Dates

Fri-Sun Sep 26th-28th

Organiser

Brian G

Cost

£73.00 per person inclusive of supplement for 2 nights in ensuite small dorms, includes cooked breakfast each day and supply of tea, coffee etc.; additional £10 supplement for attendees from Meetup

Activities

For our early autumn break in the Peak District, we are staying at Mount Cook near Cromford and the world heritage region of the Derwent Valley. Cromford was the birthplace of the industrial revolution and has superb cycle routes across the Peak District. Cycle hire centre next to venue. Early arrivals on Friday can explore Wirksworth village and check out the steam railway station and the locomotive shed.

On Saturday we will lead a 28-mile cycle ride along the High Trails cycle route. We will collect hired cycles at Middleton Centre. The route has a good surface throughout and follows a former railway line (level gradient). The trail crosses the White Peaks landscape passing ancient stone-built manor houses and endless dry stoned walls dividing the pastures. We will pass through the very scenic villages of Hartington and Tissington. Evening meal in town.

On Sunday we will explore Cromford and its many historic buildings. Visits to Arkwright's Mill, created in 1771 as the world's first water-powered factory. The venue has many exhibitions showing the evolution of the industrial revolution. We will visit Scarthins, another fascinating independent bookshop in a four-storey manor with 100,000 books and a hidden café. Cromford's Victorian station was used as the album cover by Oasis and we can walk along the Derwent Valley to Matlock Bath and its Alpine-inspired river walk. Also option for journey on the Ecclesbourne Valley steam railway.

Refreshments

Venues offer all meals. Booking includes full breakfast both days. No self-catering facilities. Lots of cafes and pubs by venue and on cycle route.

Travel

Regular trains to Cromford from St Pancras. Venue is short bus ride away, or 20-minute walk. Arranging lifts is an individual responsibility and is not arranged by organisers.

Accommodation

We have booked 4-bed ensuite dorms at Mount Cook Adventure Centre, Porter Lane, Wirksworth, DE4 4LS

Links

Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Scarthin Books

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