Mont Pleasant Guidebook
Wildlife Walks
Fantastic location for walking, cycling, bird watching, watersports or just sitting and enjoying being beside water. There are a range of different walks including an 8 mile loop of the reservoir that takes in the delightful villages of Carsington and Hopton. It also has a 30 minute circular walk which is perfect for buggies and wheel chairs, and which has plenty of benches if you want to sit awhile. The wildlife centre is excellent and doubles as a bird watching area - perfect for winter if you like to be warm! There is a cafe and a restaurant, both of which have outdoor eating areas with views over the reservoir. There are also lots of picnic benches. Toilets were plentiful and very clean. Parking is £5 for the day which we felt was very reasonable given the range of activities on offer.
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
Fantastic location for walking, cycling, bird watching, watersports or just sitting and enjoying being beside water. There are a range of different walks including an 8 mile loop of the reservoir that takes in the delightful villages of Carsington and Hopton. It also has a 30 minute circular walk which is perfect for buggies and wheel chairs, and which has plenty of benches if you want to sit awhile. The wildlife centre is excellent and doubles as a bird watching area - perfect for winter if you like to be warm! There is a cafe and a restaurant, both of which have outdoor eating areas with views over the reservoir. There are also lots of picnic benches. Toilets were plentiful and very clean. Parking is £5 for the day which we felt was very reasonable given the range of activities on offer.
Cromford Canal
2 Mill RdDimmingsdale Valley & Furnace Forest Walks
The Great Outdoors
The Peak District is one of the UK's most visited national parks spanning around 555 square miles and one of the most picturesque spots in the whole of the UK. When it comes to outdoor activities, the Peak District National Park is the whole package, offering everything from horse riding to rock climbing, windsurfing to paragliding, plus walking trails galore.
39 locals recommend
Peak District National Park Authority
Baslow RoadThe Peak District is one of the UK's most visited national parks spanning around 555 square miles and one of the most picturesque spots in the whole of the UK. When it comes to outdoor activities, the Peak District National Park is the whole package, offering everything from horse riding to rock climbing, windsurfing to paragliding, plus walking trails galore.
Another amazing place to walk in beautiful scenery just outside the Peak District.
100 locals recommend
Dovedale
Another amazing place to walk in beautiful scenery just outside the Peak District.
Old railway line, great for walking with young kids on the flat. It gives you an excuse to stop of and walk around the beautiful privately owned estate village of Tissington and stop off in the tearooms for a coffee.
59 locals recommend
Tissington Trail Car Park, Ashbourne
Leisure WayOld railway line, great for walking with young kids on the flat. It gives you an excuse to stop of and walk around the beautiful privately owned estate village of Tissington and stop off in the tearooms for a coffee.
Another beautifully scenic old railway line to walk. Combine with a visit to Bakewell for a day out.
64 locals recommend
Monsal Trail
Monsal TrailAnother beautifully scenic old railway line to walk. Combine with a visit to Bakewell for a day out.
The closest of the old railway line walks. Theres a lovely walk from Hopton onto the trail and down to Blue Lagoon cafe for a coffee and back again. Theres a steep incline but its a great 6 mile walk for a sunny day.
33 locals recommend
High Peak Trail
High Peak TrailThe closest of the old railway line walks. Theres a lovely walk from Hopton onto the trail and down to Blue Lagoon cafe for a coffee and back again. Theres a steep incline but its a great 6 mile walk for a sunny day.
Arbor Low Stone Circle & Gib Hill Barrow
Long RakeUpper Goyt Valley
Ladybower Reservoir
Lathkill Dale
Ilam
Local Pubs
The Miners Arms Pub and Restaurant
Local Pub, Nice Outdoor Space. Delicious Food.
Locals Favourite. Good Beer and tasty homecooked food in a historic and atmospheric environment.
13 locals recommend
Ye Olde Gate Inn
1874 Well StLocals Favourite. Good Beer and tasty homecooked food in a historic and atmospheric environment.
The Red Lion Inn
Main StreetLocal village pub just around the corner.
The Bubble Inn
Delicious, tasty Greek Menu.
Gastro pub, great location for walks. Something Special. Must Book.
39 locals recommend
The George at Alstonefield
1 church laneGastro pub, great location for walks. Something Special. Must Book.
Delicious Gastro Pub. Great Beer and Wine. Characterful Charm. Close to great walks on Monsall Trail. Slightly further afield
46 locals recommend
The Packhorse Inn
Main StreetDelicious Gastro Pub. Great Beer and Wine. Characterful Charm. Close to great walks on Monsall Trail. Slightly further afield
The Duncombe Arms
Main RoadGreat Gastro Pub with Rooms. Seasonal menu, delicious food.
The Shoulder Of Mutton
Moor LaneGreat location for Walks, lovely place for refreshments.
The Barley Mow Inn
Main StreetLovely open fire and barrels of beer.
The Bulls Head
Church StreetOld Hall Inn
Farm Shops and Local Shops
Similar to Chatsworth, great set up and lots of amazing produce on offer.
33 locals recommend
Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café
Main RoadSimilar to Chatsworth, great set up and lots of amazing produce on offer.
Amazing selection of local and British treats. Fresh meat and poultry, home baked cakes and dry goods. Theres also a lovely cafe. Great stop off if you're in that area or on your way back form Chatsworth.
52 locals recommend
Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop
Amazing selection of local and British treats. Fresh meat and poultry, home baked cakes and dry goods. Theres also a lovely cafe. Great stop off if you're in that area or on your way back form Chatsworth.
Family Fun
Crich Tramway Village
For the Thrill Seekers - but fun for all the family. Enjoy a day out at the UKs largest and most popular theme park.
329 locals recommend
Alton Towers
Farley LaneFor the Thrill Seekers - but fun for all the family. Enjoy a day out at the UKs largest and most popular theme park.
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadTake the cable car to the top and enjoy the scenic views.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Coldwell StreetPoole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Green LaneBlue John Cavern
Cross StreetGulliver's Kingdom Resort
Temple WalkPeak Rail (Rowsley South Station)
off Harrison WayHathersage Swimming Pool
Oddfellows RoadNew Bath Hotel lido
Matlock Farm Park
Jaggers LaneHistoric Houses
Chatsworth House
Haddon Hall
National Trust - Hardwick Hall
National Trust - Calke Abbey
Kedleston Hall
Sudbury Hall
Bolsover Castle
Castle StreetThornbridge Hall Gardens
Towns to Visit
Buxton
Bakewell
Ashbourne
Belper
Castleton
Eyam
Hartington
Tissington
Edale
Edensor