Getting High in Matlock Bath

The Heights of Abraham, Matlock

2hr 50m / 2.3km

A cable car trip up and around a former Victorian pleasure-ground, has caves, a cafe and great kids playgrounds. Rainy day fun too.

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Step 1: Looking for some rainy day fun we happened upon The Heights of Abraham right near Matlock Bath train station. Get off here or park up.

Step 2: Safely cross the train line. It’s a real station and there are real trains. Follow the signs to the Cable Car. We’re going up up up and away

Step 3: After you’ve walked down this path.

Step 4: It’s signposted. There’s loads of Derwent Valley trails all around here too. Look out for the stickers.

Step 5: It’s pretty pricey but a nice treat. There’s a cafe, several kids playgrounds and caves to wander around, perfect for a rainy day.

Step 6: We hopped in. The views obviously would be even better on a sunny day....

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Cromford & the Black Rocks

Cromford, Derbyshire

3 hours / 7.3km
71

An 8km circular walk from Arkwright’s Mill via Black Rocks, the High Peak Trail & Cromford Canal. Steep in parts but well worth the effort!

Getting High in Matlock Bath