Infotel Magazine | Edition 35 | December 2018

A Postcard from the Peak District
For staggering stalactite formations a visit
to Treak Cliff Cavern should be on the
agenda and the Blue John Cavern is
famous across the world for its unique and
large deposits of Blue John stone.
The majestic reservoirs of Upper Derwent
are a must for history buffs and nature
lovers. There are some great trails around
the reservoirs with picnic areas, large
wooden animal sculptures for added
interest for children and of course, stunning
views across the valley. The Derwent Dams
were used during the Second World War
by the RAF 617 Squadron to perfect the
‘bouncing bombs’ technique. There’s a
memorial museum in the west tower of the
dam which retells the Dambusters story.
Andy Mabbett [CC BY-SA 3.0]
from Wikimedia Commons
Photo © Peter Barr [CC BY 2.0]
With so much to see and do in the Peak
District, when it’s time for lunch or an
overnight stay, you’ll want a place which
welcomes muddy walking boots, where you
can kick back in front of a roaring fire and
enjoy good home-cooked food!
Photo © Ken Bagnall [CC BY 2.0]
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