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AA Best Drives Britain - Peak District 
PRODUCT FEATURES AT A GLANCE:
› Language: English
› File size (approx):
1mb
› Download includes PDF map for each route with suggested pit-stops
› See pictures and onscreen descriptions of key points along the route
› Compatibility: nuvi 700 series, Zumo series check guide
› Different Garmin? We have travel guides for every Garmin model. See product list on left.
About AA Best Drives Britain - Peak District
Britain’s first National Park offers spectacular scenery, peace, tranquillity and adventure. The Peak District also has a fascinating historical and cultural heritage waiting to be explored; this unique and diverse region is home to some of the country's finest stately homes, enchanting market towns and picturesque villages.
Download these recommended AA Best Drives to your Garmin! Simply press GO! and you’ll be navigated from your door to the start of the AA Route and right round the route until the end without needing to touch your Garmin again. Along the way you can see descriptions of local history, towns and famous locations on your Garmin.
31) National Forest and beyond – starting at Swadlincote 25 miles
This stunning route takes in the 1000 year old Ticknall village belonged to the Calke Abbey estate, one of the last surviving ‘lockups’ in England, Springwood and Dimminsdale nature reserves, gardens famously modelled on those of Versailles, ancient jousting fields and a ‘miniature cathedral’.
32) Derbyshire Dales–starting at Matlock Bath 29 miles
Drive along bending lanes, past churches commanding wonderful views, a glorious estate owned by the same family for 400 years, one of the most picture perfect villages you will have ever seen, the church of St Marys which dates back to the 13th century and the charming town of Wirksworth.
33) Buxton/Hope Valley – starting at Buxton 40 miles
Winding roads will transport you through the lovely Goyt Valley, an old gunpowder factory, past the Bugsworth Basin and the chapel in the forest, views of the shivering mountain, Win Hill and Lose Hill named after a 7th century battle and literally taste the home of Bradwell Ice Cream.
34) Matlock/Bakewell/Chatsworth/Haddon – starting at Matlock 25 miles
Step back in time with horse drawn carriages, through the alleyways of the beautiful and charming village of Winster, tour the splendid country mansions of Haddon Hall, magnificent Chatsworth House and ghostly Stanton Hall overlooking the River Wye.
35) Matlock/Matlock Bath/Holloway/Crich/Wirksworth 28 miles
Meander along the River Derwent to visit Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock Bath, the Heights of Abraham Cable Car ride or the picturesque village of Holloway, the childhood home of Florence Nightingale. Wander the intriguing alleyways and cobbled courtyards of Crich village and its Tramway Museum or enjoy the delightful village of Idridgehay visiting its Black Swan Pub or Church of St James.
36) Bolsover/Chesterfield/Hardwick 25 miles
Witness the ghosts of Scarsdale Hall, a 19th century mill, the splendid Hardwick Hall and Estate, the 17th century fairytale castle of Bolsover, the earliest riding house in Britain and enjoy spectacular views over the Vale of Scarsdale as you drive.
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guides you get when you are walking around the landmarks themselves”.
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