Richard’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Major Oak is one of the most famous trees in the world. The environs offer a good walk too. The visitor centre has recently been upgraded and expanded. Well worth a visit. Fifteen minute drive.
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Edwinstowe
The Major Oak is one of the most famous trees in the world. The environs offer a good walk too. The visitor centre has recently been upgraded and expanded. Well worth a visit. Fifteen minute drive.
Beautiful former priory dating back to the early 12th century. Lord Byron lived here in the late 18th century. Curiously, the abbey was never an abbey, it was a priory.
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Newstead Abbey
Beautiful former priory dating back to the early 12th century. Lord Byron lived here in the late 18th century. Curiously, the abbey was never an abbey, it was a priory.
Beautiful scenery, ample opportunity for a good walk. Steep rises, glorious views.
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Matlock Bath
Beautiful scenery, ample opportunity for a good walk. Steep rises, glorious views.
Mam Tor
Lovely views out to the river. Newark Castle was founded some 800 years ago, originally in timber, then remade in stone. Dismantled in the 17th century then restored in the 19th century. A walk on both sides of the river is recommended.
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Newark Castle
Castle GateLovely views out to the river. Newark Castle was founded some 800 years ago, originally in timber, then remade in stone. Dismantled in the 17th century then restored in the 19th century. A walk on both sides of the river is recommended.
3000 acres to get lost in. Excellent for cyclists, but great for walkers too.
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Sherwood Pines
3000 acres to get lost in. Excellent for cyclists, but great for walkers too.
Spectacular views of Hope Valley and Cave Dale from the top. Very steep climb. The castle was founded sometime around 1066-1086. Mam Tor is but two kilometres away.
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Peveril Castle
Market PlaceSpectacular views of Hope Valley and Cave Dale from the top. Very steep climb. The castle was founded sometime around 1066-1086. Mam Tor is but two kilometres away.