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The Tissington Trail (Ashbourne)


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The Tissington Trail (Ashbourne)

 
Description: The Tissington Trail runs from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay. It was set up by the Peak National Park and covers a scenic ... more
The Tissington Trail (Ashbourne) ... route of 13 miles in length.

Newest Review: ... a coin. Some would have looked at the length of the trails, some would have seen what is on offer along each trail but we just tossed a coin. The coin spun in the air and landed Tails. The Tissington it was. ****The Tissington Trail today**** As mentioned before the Tissington Trail runs from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. Along the way there is: Hartington Station - 2 miles from Parsley ... more

 ... Hay Alsop en le Dale - 7 miles from Parsley Hay Tissington - 10 miles from Parsley Hay Thorpe - 11.5 miles from Parsley Hay Mapleton Lane - 13.5 miles from Parsley Hay The signal box at Hartington Station has been preserved and it is possible to go in...more

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Premium Review The Tissington Trail (Ashbourne): A flat ride in a mountainous area (1522 words)
by - written on 07/12/08 (Very useful, 594 readings)
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****History**** The Tissington railway was one of the last Victorian railways - opening in 1899. It supplied milk to London and there were several quarries that opened up along the track sending limestone to the industrial areas. The railway closed in 1967 and the trail was opened shortly after. Unfortunately, the Tissington Trail does not cover the whole length of the original railway - it consists of 13.5 miles from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. ****Getting there**** The Tissington trail starts (or ends if you are coming the other way) in Parsley Hay. To get there you need to take the A515 Buxton to Ashbourne road and then turn ...  Read the complete review

 

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