This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Slow Travel Peak
District brings a fresh perspective to this much-loved area. Slow down
and let expert local author Helen Moat guide you to not just all the
well-known places, but away from the crowds to uncover the hidden
corners of the Peak District. The author's love of interesting and
colourful story is linked to the natural and manmade features of the
area, highlighting the quirky and unusual places and points of interest
off the beaten tourist track, from dales to abandoned mills, historical
ruins, strange follies and irresistible pubs. Connect with the people
who work and live in the national park through first-hand accounts of
their experiences, and discover great places to cook, eat and drink,
with a focus on tasty, local and good quality food in atmospheric venues
and locations. An emphasis on car-free travel throws up a range of
options: walking, cycling, boating, buses and trains - and some more
unusual modes of transport as part of the sightseeing experience. From
the characterful mill towns of Holmfirth, Marsden and Uppermill on its
northern fringes, to the historic stone-built settlements that lie the
heart of the national park; from the elegant spa town of Buxton to the
colourful market towns of Matlock, Ashbourne and Leek in the south, the
Peak District is filled with story and history - and great beauty. Helen
Moat has won, or been placed in, numerous travel writing competitions
and has a passion for, and extensive knowledge of, the Peak District.
She now works as a freelance travel writer, contributing to regional and
national publications such as Derbyshire Life, Wanderlust and BBC
Countryfile.
