Jen and I enjoyed a few days’ break in the Peak District in October. It’s not a place we’ve visited all that often, despite being only an hour or so away.
We were based in a grand Victorian hotel in Buxton. I last visited the town as a 16-year-old schoolboy, but had almost no recollection of the place. It’s a town with a lot going for it: impressive 18th- and 19th-century architecture, loads of restaurants, an excellent second-hand bookshop, and an excellent brewery tap, all set among some wonderful scenery. If only the weather had been better! We met some local friends for a couple of beers one evening during a torrential downpour. Minutes after the friends had left, we were forced to abandon pub as water came flooding into the bar. The steps back up to the hotel were a waterfall.
The following day, we took a trip out to a local beauty spot at Dovedale. The downpour the previous night meant the river was high, necessitating a detour around a nearby hill. But it was a delightful autumn walk in stunning landscape.
Here are some photos from our trip:
…Oh, yes, and we also paid a visit to the local park:
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