River Wye, Peak District National Park, United Kingdom

4.5 (167 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Peak District National Park Bodies of Water

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Staying in Ashford in the Water we popped into Bakewell several times during our week’s holiday as only a 20 minute journey Parking is quite expensive but plenty of places to park Nice shops and started our Christmas shopping early. Couldn’t resist going to the Bakewell Tart Shop to bring back treats for the family. We were blessed with gorgeous sunny weather and enjoyed walking our lunch off walking along the river- there’s a bridge that is completely covered in padlocks Definitely worth a visit when I’m the area. There is a farmers market once a month which we visited on our first day there
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Monsal Head, Peak District National Park, Bakewell DE45 1NL England

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5MartinJL 5:00 PM May 23, 2022
One of my favourite places
I've chosen the River Wye to review as it gives me the opportunity to also say something about Bakewell. The not too deep River Wye runs through the town and is clearly a popular sight with interesting bridges crossing it and an abundance of bird life on the water. As for Bakewell itself, I thought it was a really lovely town. The centre isn't marred by modern buildings so has retained a lot of character. The centre is mostly on the flat and not too large, making a walk through it quite pleasurable. It's not all Bakewell Tart shops or tacky gift shops and there are quite a few places where you can stop for a coffee and cake etc. Don't be put off by the hills on the south side of the town. A visit to the Old House Museum is recommended but if you don't fancy going that far, just take in some of the streets leading up the hill. If you have the time, I think it quite possible to spend 5, 6 or 7 hours exploring Bakewell. Super place.
5Fishker82 5:00 PM Nov 29, 2020
Sunny Sunday in November visit (COVID-19 era)
Nice run out to Bakewell in the car from Sheffield on a sunny but cold November Sunday afternoon. Many cafe's and shops were open in accordance with COVID-19 rules (lots of queues outside etc.) but you could get fish and chips, cups of tea, snacks etc with ease. Bought some duck food from a local pet shop and fed the ducks whilst walking down the river. Really nice day.