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Peaks vs Lakes

Time and time again I hear the Lakes are this and that. And folk seem to dismiss the Peak District.

50-65 mins away and less busy - I’ve got to say I cannot fault the Peaks for terrain, beauty and a great day out.

Anyone looking to just rock up and do something in natural beauty - I can recommend parking up at Fairholmes (get there early for the free spots), hiring (or taking your own) a bike and cycling round Ladybower, Derwent & Howden reservoirs. Then ditch the bikes and head up one of the big hills, or into the woods for a quality run/walk. Or take a dip in Slippery Stones natural pool. 

That’s just my six penneth. Lots more to see around the rest of the NP. But a good starting point. 

Edited by Smiley

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    • Traf
      Traf

      Cheers, Smiley.  I love the Peak District, it's far less busy than the Lakes, but it's now going to be full of you cunts.

    • CambridgeBWFC
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      Trough/forest of Bowland also brilliant and often overlooked as people drive on for the lakes. I do hate this thread though, reminds me of the real of features Cambridgeshire/East of England has.

    • Alf Hartigan
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      Educating pedantic bastard 😄

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    8 hours ago, Aidy82 said:

    Set off at 7.45 and was walking into thors cave at 9am

    That's good going, considering how far South in the PD it is.

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    15 hours ago, Traf said:

    Beautiful up there, we've loads of nice walks etc in Rossendale.

    Worked in and around there for 10 years and never once ventured out! Funny how life changes your interests and perspectives on things. 

    Helvellyn from Thirlmere tomorrow. And possibly a circular walk up the Watkins path in Snowdonia on Thursday (brief visit - so won’t be summiting). 

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