Middleton by Youlgreave 7th -21st June
Settled in on the Saturday and on Sunday took our first walk to the next village- Youlgreave . There is a footpath all the way which makes for easy dry walking. In the afternoon we felt a bit more adventurous and took to the recommended walk from the village. First part was on a path and dry, despite the occasional shower but then we were directed oner the fields first part OK but then we walked through knee high very wet grass, through a field with very curious but friendly horses and finally back on the road. By that stage we were wet through - so no more fields of grass after rain!
On the Monday we visited Bakewell and Buxton. On the road to Bakewell, we were following a fast tractor pulling a horse/cow/farm animal box, heading for the market. When we got close to town we saw many, many such vehicles parked as it was the livestock market!! We were disappointed with the farmers' market as there was only one vege stall, and so many more selling clothes etc. We found the local farm shop butcher and got some meat which he trimmed for us and kept in the fridge until we were ready to leave town. Bakewell is a very attractive town on the banks of the upper reaches of the river Wye. It is the ancient capital of the Peak District with some well maintained stone buildings. The town is synonymous with the local jam and almond paste tart and pudding.
Andrew savouring the pudding.
In the afternoon we visited Buxton a famous spa town which was developed by the Duke of Devonshire during the 17th century. Again, stone buildings on a grand scale, this time with the Crescent, the Opera House and the Baths. Also, a great park with lovely trees and good walks.
The Opera house.
The Pavilion.
