Guidebook for Ashbourne
Everything Else
Carsington Water
Walking, sailing, exploring
Famous dale with Thorpe Cloud, steep short walk with great views. Go later in the day in summer.
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Dovedale National Nature Reserve
Famous dale with Thorpe Cloud, steep short walk with great views. Go later in the day in summer.
JCB World Headquarters
All about the famous diggers
The original cycle track from an old railway line, across a small valley from Rainbow Cottage.
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Tissington Trail Car Park, Ashbourne
Leisure WayThe original cycle track from an old railway line, across a small valley from Rainbow Cottage.
Amazing rhododendron gardens in a former slate quarry. Great tea and cake.
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Lea Gardens
Amazing rhododendron gardens in a former slate quarry. Great tea and cake.
The world's first steel-framed building, precursor of all skyscrapers
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Strutt's North Mill
Bridge FootThe world's first steel-framed building, precursor of all skyscrapers
Rambling secondhand bookshop, with drinks as you browse.
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Scarthin Books
The PromenadeRambling secondhand bookshop, with drinks as you browse.
The other local cycle trail with spectacular views
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High Peak Trail
High Peak TrailThe other local cycle trail with spectacular views
Entertainment & Activities
A short drive by back roads to avoid queues. You can arrive early before the crowds.
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Alton Towers
Farley LaneA short drive by back roads to avoid queues. You can arrive early before the crowds.