Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak (NT)
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Overview
The wild Pennine moorlands are of international importance for their populations of breeding birds and mosaic of habitats. Sites of particular interest include Mam Tor, with spectacular views, landslip and prehistoric settlement; the famous Snake Pass, and Alport Castles in Alport Valley. Kinder Scout, where the Mass Trespass of 1932 took place, is the highest point in the Peak District, and is the location for a lot of the National Trust’s current conservation work in the Dark Peak. The Trust also owns the Penny Pot Cafe, Dalehead Bunkhouse and several farms in the beautiful Edale Valley. Edale village marks the start of the National Trail, the Pennine Way, which crosses three National Parks.
About the area
The natural features of this central English county range from the modest heights of the Peak District National Park, where Kinder Scout stands at 2,088 ft (636 m), to the depths of its remarkable underground caverns, floodlit to reveal exquisite Blue John stone. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the High Peak Trail which extends from the Derwent Valley to the limestone plateau near Buxton, and for many, the spectacular scenery is what draws them to the area.
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Losehill House Hotel
Situated down a quiet leafy lane, this hotel occupies a secluded spot in the Peak District National Park. Bedrooms are comfortable and beautifully appointed. The outdoor hot tub, with s...
Underleigh House
Comfort, charm and a traditional atmosphere all contribute to a relaxing break in Underleigh House, an award-winning and quintessentially English B&B. In a fantastic Peak District locat...
The Barn at Mead Farm
The Barn is set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District countryside and has been lovingly rebuilt in the original stone to reflect its history yet incorporating all modern comforts....
The Acorn
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The Oaks
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Riding House Farm Cottages
Riding House Farm offers Shepherd's Cottage and Milkmaid's Cottage. This working farm is 140 acres, and guests can see lambs in spring, visit the calf house and feed the hens. There is ...
Ye Olde Nags Head
In the village centre, this 17th-century coaching inn has furnished its bedrooms, some with four-posters, all with antiques. Days out in the High Peak, especially for walkers and cyclis...
Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre
Set around a 13th-century farmhouse and a former lead mine pump house (now converted to a self-contained bunkhouse accommodating up to 60 people), this simple, off-the-beaten-track site...
