Chatsworth home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, set in 1,000 acres of parkland: a magnificent house and gardens, model farmyard, adventure playground, shops & restaurant.

Haddon Hall a romantic fortified medieval manor, home of the Rutland family, with delightful terraced gardens and restaurant.

Eyam Hall preserves the domestic scene of the 17th century, where the Wright family have come and gone for 300 years.

The National Trust administer Hardwick Hall and many others in this area. Calke Abbey, Kedlestone, Sudbury, Gawsworth, Lyme Park, and Little Moreton Hall are all within easy reach of Waters Reach.

Local Activities
Walking is the main activity here, both in the Dark Peak in the hills to the east. The Pennine Way starting from Edale, winds its way up the Pennine chain.

The White Peak covers the limestone dales towards the market town of Bakewell.

Climbing 'nursery slopes' surround the Hope Valley, where all the equipment and tuition required can be found

Cycle Hire, Horse riding & Trekking can be arranged locally. Cycle hire is available along the Tissington trail and the nearby Sett Valley trail as well as around Ladybower Resevoir at Bamford.

There are remarkable rock formations in the limestone
CAVES & BLUE JOHN MINES of CASTLETON
And the dramatic WINNATS PASS, where HANG GLIDERS float above and POTHOLERS explore below

Whilst enjoying your break at Waters Reach why not brush up on your Photography or Art skills? Workshops are held in the beautiful Hope Valley, just 20 minutes from Buxworth as are Bespoke 1:1 Photogaphy training days and photo trails. For full details please see our website: www.highpeakphotography.co.uk

Village Activities
Well Dressings & Carnivals are held in most Peak District villages during the summer months. The Garland Ceremony in Castleton being one the most colourful, at the end of May.
AGRICULTURAL SHOWS at BAKEWELL in July,
ASHBOURNE & HOPE in August
SHEEP DOG TRIALS at Hope, Bamford, Hayfield and Longshaw.

BAKEWELL MARKET on Mondays. FARMERS MARKETS throughout the area and FARM SHOPS selling local produce. CHATSWORTH FARM SHOP is open every day.

THE CHESTNUT CENTRE Conservation & Wildlife Park is set in 50 acres of landscaped grounds and is home, not only to a unique collection of birds and animals, but to many wild birds and mammals.

See www.visitpeakdistrict.com and www.buxtononline.net for tourist information

Peak Forest Canal - Winter