On Monday my friend and I visited the spa village of Matlock Bath in the Derbyshire peak district which is just down the road from the town of Matlock itself. It sits on a corner of the river Derwent and is a bustling tourist attraction, outdoor pursuit centre and mecca for local bikers. I've always loved Matlock Bath since being a child and visiting there with my parents, from climbing the surrounding hills, eating chips, spending money in the penny arcades to just generally soaking up the scenary. Matlock Bath feels like a seaside town with it's amusements, pubs and chips shops that grace the parade that runs along side of the river. In the autumn and winter months there are also illuminations. Matlock bath is very popuar for rock climbers, Canoeists, ramblers and at the weekend the roads are festooned with motorcyclists coming from miles around.
Overlooking Matlock Bath
The river Derwent
A fearsome beast guards the entrance
A balloon passes over Matlock Bath
Sunset with cable car in the distance
1 comment:
Really nice pictures Jay, looks lovely.....but where are the pics of the beefy bikers?.....
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