Peak District Edge
Peak District Weekend
A weekend escape to the southern Peak District — grand houses, gritstone edges and limestone dales.
Weekend
11h 50m
245 min drive
5 stops
history
garden
village
nature
walk
kids-friendly
parking
free-entry
dog-friendly
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Stops on this route
1
The 'Palace of the Peak' — stately home of the Duke of Devonshire, with a gravity-fed fountain and vast gardens.
2h 30m
Parking available
Spend the first morning exploring the house and gardens.
Book tickets
£10-£28
history
garden
kids-friendly
parking
2
Pretty market town famous for Bakewell Pudding; a good lunch stop with independent shops.
1h
Parking available
Lunch and a Bakewell Pudding from the Original Bakewell Pudding Shop.
village
kids-friendly
free-entry
parking
3
Monsal Dale
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4
Stanage Edge
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5
Buxton Crescent
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3 more stops on this route
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