Gorgeous, simply beautiful (Peak District)

Member Name: suzanneb84

Product:	Peak District
Date:	15/06/09 (82 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: great hill walking

Disadvantages: in the middle of nowhere!

I've just got back from the peak district and have to recommend it highly. Travelling from London took about three hours and I stayed in Wildboarclough just near Macclesfield and Buxton. This area is simply gorgeous - the bototm part of the area is quite flat, full of rolling hills and farmland. The half we stayed in was lots of high hills which had brackern/heather and rocks on - trainers or hiking boots are one hundred percent a requirement as the best bits and view you need to put some effort into to get to! There are several good teashops and traditional pubs in the area - we were staying in the Stanley Arms and were impressed with the food; however Tishas tearooms had a fantastic ambiance and served fantastic elderflower cordial with smile and cakes as desired! The land is quite hilly though so make sure you dress wasrmly - if it rains suddenly youy will be soaked quickly and as parking is quite scarse it will take you a while to get back to the car! A word of warning however, there are no local petrol stations or newsagents so make sure you bring what you want prior to getting there! (including cash). A very calm relaxing place, ideal for a visit with a husband.

Summary: Worth a visit, very romantic.