23 Activities
Canals, Caverns & Cable Cars: Two Days of Adventure and Learning Local History in the Peak District
Starts from
Manchester
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
23
Duration
2 days
Length
42 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Manchester
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
42 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
- Family-Friendly
- Adventure
- Active Leisure
Josh Taylor
Travel Expert
- Take a cable car ride over the Peak District.
- Learn the industrial history of Cromford Mills.
- Discover rare minerals in Blue John Cavern.
- Walk along Monsal Head Viaduct.
- Dine out in a Michelin Guide restaurant.
This two-day itinerary will immerse you in the geological wonders and historical importance of the Peak District. From deep, mineral-rich caverns and gushing waterfalls to lofty viaducts and even loftier hillside estates reached by cable car, the attractions in the area of Castleton, Bakewell and Matlock are exceptional. There will also be time to explore the UNESCO-listed Cromford Mills, the world's first water powered cotton mills built by Sir Richard Arkwright, marking the start of the Industrial Revolution.
Rest up at a cute and comfortable B&B, and dine out in a Michelin Guide restaurant to celebrate the occasion.
Rest up at a cute and comfortable B&B, and dine out in a Michelin Guide restaurant to celebrate the occasion.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
- Family-Friendly
- Adventure
- Active Leisure
This two-day itinerary will immerse you in the geological wonders and historical importance of the Peak District. From deep, mineral-rich caverns and gushing waterfalls to lofty viaducts and even loftier hillside estates reached by cable car, the attractions in the area of Castleton, Bakewell and Matlock are exceptional. There will also be time to explore the UNESCO-listed Cromford Mills, the world's first water powered cotton mills built by Sir Richard Arkwright, marking the start of the Industrial Revolution.
Rest up at a cute and comfortable B&B, and dine out in a Michelin Guide restaurant to celebrate the occasion.
Rest up at a cute and comfortable B&B, and dine out in a Michelin Guide restaurant to celebrate the occasion.
Josh Taylor
Travel Expert
- Take a cable car ride over the Peak District.
- Learn the industrial history of Cromford Mills.
- Discover rare minerals in Blue John Cavern.
- Walk along Monsal Head Viaduct.
- Dine out in a Michelin Guide restaurant.
Travel itinerary
12 Activities
Day 1
28 mi1 mi
Blue John Cavern, Monsal Head Viaduct, and Matlock
Drive into the heart of the Peak District and descend into one of its most famous attractions, Blue John Cavern, in Castleton. After ducking and squeezing your way around here, re-emerge on ground level to continue the drive towards Matlock, stopping at the Monsal Head Viaduct, before spending the rest of the afternoon at your destination. Here you'll eat very well, hire a boat on the river, and visit a local waterfall.
11 Activities
Day 2
5 mi4 mi3 mi
The Heights of Abraham & Cromford Mills
On day two of this Derbyshire itinerary, you'll visit the Peak District Mining Museum, and travel by cable car to 60-acre hilltop estate that's 100ft above sea level and home to two illuminated show caverns and restaurant. You'll also spend time in Cromford, partly UNESCO designated and where Sir Richard Arkwright built the world's first water powered cotton mills, marking the start of the Industrial Revolution.