Slow down and let expert local author Helen Moat not only guide
you around all the well-known places in this much-loved area, but
escort you off the beaten tourist track to uncover the hidden corners of
the Peak District, teasing out its special qualities. The author’s love
of interesting and colourful stories about people and places draws her
to highlight quirky and unusual places, from secret gorges, historical
ruins and abandoned mills to strange follies and irresistible pubs. The
result, for the reader, is a privileged understanding of what makes this
stunning region tick – and why it deserves repeat visits.
Although
mostly in the county of Derbyshire, the Peak District extends into
parts of Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and both South and
West Yorkshire – putting it within easy reach of millions of people. Its
small surface area harbours unexpectedly diverse landscapes, including
deep-cut dales, rocky escarpments, weathered tors and far-reaching
moorland. From the characterful mill towns of Holmfirth, Marsden and
Uppermill to the historic stone-built settlements that lie the heart of
the national park; from the elegant spa town of Buxton to the colourful
market towns of Matlock, Ashbourne and Leek, the Peak District is filled
with story and history – and great beauty.
Bradt’s The Peak District (Slow Travel)
helps you connect with the people who work and live in the national
park through the author’s first-hand accounts of their experiences, and
helps you discover great places to cook, eat and drink – with a
particular focus on tasty, local and good-quality food in atmospheric
venues and locations. An emphasis on car-free travel throws up a range
of options for getting around, from walking, cycling, boating, buses and
trains to more surprising modes of transport that form as much part of
the sightseeing experience as they do simply getting from A to B. This
is Slow Travel at its finest.
SLOW TRAVEL FROM BRADT GUIDES
• Eating – where to taste the region’s best produce
• Sleeping – accommodation with character and colour
• In Depth – key attractions and lesser-known places covered in detail
• Walking – where to find the best local rambles
• Dog-Friendly – places to visit with your pet
