From Manchester: Derbyshire and Peak District Day Trip
North West England, EnglandIt’s time to leave the big city behind and travel to the Peak District.
Your first stop is in Castleton. This quaint old town attracts travellers from all over the world for its quintessential English charm. You can wander the streets, enjoy a beautiful view up a valley, and learn its history at an insightful information centre.
You then venture to Monsal Head. There’s an old rail line viaduct that emerges from green hills to create a unique vista. It’s a gorgeous structure with an impressive history.
If you’re hungry, then you’re in luck, because you’re stopping for lunch in Bakewell next. Not only is this town delicious to look at, but it’s also the home of one of England’s most famous desserts, the Bakewell Pudding.
After lunch we travel to Poole’s Cavern*. You can go on an optional visit to this enormous limestone cave system that has been described as one of the wonders of the Peak District. This cave system has welcomed Mary Queen of Scots and countless other visitors who have all marvelled at the chambers, stalagmites and stalactites.
You travel back to Manchester and arrive in the late afternoon.\n\n
*If your tour departs after 1st April 2024, you will visit Peak's Cavern instead of Poole's Cavern.
Rating
4.8
Duration
8 hours
Type of tour
Individual
Destination
Manchester
Country
England
Type of experience
Outdoor
Best time to visit
- Autumn
- Summer
- Spring
Nearby stations
- Manchester Victoria station
- Manchester Piccadilly station