7 days in Peak District National Park Itinerary

Bakewell is a small market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, well known for the local confection Bakewell pudding. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bakewell: Chestnut Centre Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park (in Chapel-en-le-Frith) and Church of the Holy Cross (in Ilam). There's still lots to do: view the masterpieces at Chatsworth House, contemplate the waterfront views at River Wye, hike along Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill, and explore the striking landscape at Stanage Edge.

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London to Bakewell is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car back home.