Destination DERBYSHIRE
Duration
Three nights
When
Summer 2021
Why?
Glorious scenery, and some hidden gems to explore
Earlier in the year, when we were dreaming of the time when we could get out and about with the ’van again, friends of ours, Mike and Janet, got in touch and asked if we’d like to meet up for a few days. They have a caravan and suggested Beech Croft Farm Caravan Park & Campsite, near Buxton in the Peak District.
Being local to the Peak District, we’re very familiar with the tourist hotspots (Chatsworth, Bakewell and Hope Valley, to name just a few) and try to avoid them at popular times – it can be a nightmare making the short journey to visit relatives in Hope Valley at weekends – so we felt that it would be good to visit a few places that are a little off the beaten track.
Relaxing in the sun
The day duly arrived and after making the easy hour’s journey from home, we were welcomed by the very friendly staff at Beech Croft Farm, which is in the hamlet of Blackwell, some five
