Where is Bakewell?

Bakewell is a market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, known for Bakewell pudding. It lies on the River Wye, 15 miles south-west of Sheffield. It is the largest settlement and only town within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park.

What is Bakewell Bridge?

Bakewell Bridge is a Grade I listed stone arch bridge spanning the River Wye in Bakewell, Derbyshire. The bridge is also a scheduled monument.

What is the White to Dark Peak Walk from Bakewell to Hope? 

The White to Dark Way is a27-mile long-distance hiking trail in the Peak District National Park.It starts in Bakewell in the White Peak and ends in Hope in the Dark Peak.The trail is designed for a three-day walk.

Highlights

• Crosses a variety of terrains, including meadows, woods, farmland, moorland, and gritstone edges
  
  
• Includes Monsal Head, Cressbrook Dale, Litton, Eyam, Stanage Edge, and Win Hill
  
  
• Offers views of limestone dales, wildflower meadows, woodlands, heather moors, reservoirs, streams, and hilltops
  
  

History

• Created in 2012 by TrailZilla and Country Walking Magazine to celebrate the magazine's 25th birthday
• Intended to be the first major walking trail to link the two halves of the Peak District

Where does the River Wye Bakewell Start to finish?

TheRiver Wyeis alimestoneriver in thePeak DistrictofDerbyshire, England. It is 22 miles long (widely but incorrectly attributed as 15 miles/24km, which refers to the section within the National Park), and is one of the major tributaries of theRiver Derwent, which flows into theRiver Trent, and ultimately into theHumberand theNorth Sea.

The river rises just west ofBuxton, onAxe Edge Moor. Part of the flow passes underground throughPoole's Cavernbefore rising atWye Head,^[3]and flowing through thePavilion Gardensin Buxton. It then flows east through the dales of theWye Valley, along a route roughly followed by theA6 road. It enters thePeak District, flows just south ofTideswell, then throughAshford in the WaterandBakewell, and south ofHaddon Hall, before meeting the River Derwent atRowsley.

The main tributary of the river is theRiver Lathkill, which enters approximately one mile from its mouth.

The River Wye is one of Derbyshire's best-known rivers and is popular with anglers because of the large numbers of wildbrown,rainbow troutandgraylingit contains. The alkalinity of the Wye provides a rich source of nutrients that leads to an abundance of insects,invertebratesand other wildlife. This ensures that the trout and grayling grow quickly on a diet of freshwater shrimp,caddisfly (also known as sedge-flies)andmayfly(to name but a few of the foods available). Some of the largest populations ofwater volesin Britain can also be found along the River Wye.

What's the difference between a Bakewell Pudding and a Bakewell tart?

• Bakewell pudding has a puff pastry case whereas Bakewell tart uses shortcrust pastry.
• The jam in a Bakewell pudding can be virtually any flavour.

What is Bakewell Visitor Information Centre? 

Located in the 17th century Old Market Hall in the centre of town, Bakewell Visitor Centre is fully accessible. The experienced staff provide a comprehensive information service for the National Park, offering advice on local events, public transport and how to make the most of your visit to the area. The retail area displays a wide range of locally produced arts and crafts. Gifts, souvenirs and local maps are also available as well a large selection of literature to appeal to walkers, cyclists and enthusiasts of the Peak District National Park. We are also able to book accommodation anywhere in the country or reserve you theatre tickets for Buxton Opera House and a variety of other local events. The centre has a photography gallery located upstairs on the mezzanine floor (floor -lift provided). The Peak District Photography Gallery has been created to highlight the special qualities of the National Park whilst supporting local professional landscape and wildlife photographers in the display and sale of their work. The gallery, located upstairs on the mezzanine floor presents a visual celebration of the Peak District National Park. Bakewell Visitor Centre - follow on twitter @peakinfocentres Peak District Photography Gallery - www.peakgallery.co.uk www.facebook.com/PeakGallery Twitter - @PeakGalleryFive Shop - Gift Gifts, souvenirs and local maps are available as well a large selection of literature to appeal to walkers, cyclists and enthusiasts of the Peak District National Park.

What is the Bakewell Old House Museum?

The Bakewell Old House Museum in the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire is a typical 16th-century yeoman's house that now houses a museum. It tells the story of the house as well as the lives of people from Bakewell and this part of the Peak District.