Buxton Steam Railway Holiday
Friday, 12th March 2021
Walking
Buxton Bimble
Holiday Highlights
- A stroll down the former Cromford & High Peak Railway incline
- A bimble on the best section of the Monsal Trail – Glorious!
- Cream tea on the Churnet Valley Railway
- Wander along a section of the Tissington Trail
- The National tramway Museum at Crich
- A steam train ride with Peakrail
The scenery on this one really is hard to match and is well worth a bit of physical activity. The walking side of things is pitched at the more leisurely end of what an experienced rambler might be used to (bimbling that is!) – fancy a stroll?
Outline Itinerary
Friday
We meet at Derby Station early afternoon and head up the Derwent Valley and into the hills. Our afternoon is spent at the National Tramway Museum at Crich for trams galore. You might like to join us for a stroll (500yds) at the far end to a pleasant viewpoint.
Saturday
This morning starts with a short stroll along the former Cromford & High Peak Railway Trail to Middleton Top Engine House. After a look around we’ll walk down the 1 in 8 inclines to the railway workshops at Cromford (2 1⁄4 miles). Now, our coach whisks us to Matlock for steam courtesy of Peak Rail. Then, we will walk a section of the Monsal Trail. This is a highly scenic route through the Peak District with tunnels and towering viaducts. As we’ve already been walking this morning we’ll limit this to a couple of miles of the best bit.
Sunday
Today we head south, in the direction of Leek, and take a 4-mile wander along the Tissington Trail – the illuminated Ashbourne Tunnel should be enlightening! Steam with the Churnet Valley Railway follows as we chug, canal side, to Cheddleton and back. A great day out is concluded with a splendid afternoon drive via Leek and over the hills back to Buxton – beautiful!
Monday
We are finishing our adventures this morning at Matlock Bath with a visit to the Heights of Abraham. Cable cars will whisk us across the Derwent Gorge to this renowned beauty spot. Up top, apart from the views, you can visit the famous show caverns and return to the station either by cable car or by descending the twisting path through the woods to the town. Homeward bound trains are from Matlock Bath around lunchtime.
Our Hotel
What’s Included
Transport
- All heritage railway rides
- All public transport journeys, in standard class accommodation
- Private coach transfers throughout the holiday
Entertainment
- All entrances
- Detailed itinerary/information pack
- Services of courier throughout
Accommodation
- Hotel accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Treats
- Lunchtime Cream Tea on the Churnet Valley Railway
What's not Included
- Travel to/from the holiday start point
- Personal holiday insurance
- Porterage
- Other lunches
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