The Peak District: Hills, History, and a Hint of Almond
The Peak District is a perfect blend of wild landscapes and rich history. Base yourself in Bakewell and you’re in for a treat—literally. The famous Bakewell *tart* is shortcrust pastry with jam and frangipane, while the original Bakewell *pudding* is a flaky pastry with jam and a rich egg-custard topping. Both worth sampling… for research, of course.
Hiking here is spectacular, from rolling hills to dramatic gritstone edges. Kinder Downfall, the highest waterfall in the Peaks, is especially striking after rain when the wind sometimes blows the water back upstream.
History is never far away—like the haunting US B-29 crash site on Bleaklow, where fragments of the 1948 wreck still lie, or the moving memorial at Silkstone Common honouring miners lost in the 1838 Huskar Pit disaster.
In the Peaks, beauty and history walk hand in hand.
We stayed at Broad Close Farm Campsite in their gorgeous shepherds and had a lovely weekend, would absolutely recommend!
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