Walks through the Matlock Parks

The five Matlock Parks can be enjoyed individually Visitors may enjoy an evening stroll through the -Matlock - or combined to provide a continuous walk between historic riverside parks in Matlock and . Matlock and Matlock Bath. These parks are owned Those feeling more adventurous may walk to the top and managed by Dales District Council of the limestone cliffs for spectacular views of the and have, in recent years, been carefully restored to Derwent Valley above Matlock and Matlock Bath. The their former glory. featured map and walk descriptions provide a range of riverside strolls or short walk options to suit all abilities.

1 Hall Leys Park and Pic Tor From Matlock station, follow 3 the fingerposts over the river bridge to Hall Leys Park which, 2 retains many traditional features and has fine views of Castle. Follow, the wide Matlock avenue of trees through Hall 1 Momtaz 2 Viva Leys Park, to the southern end. 3 Maazi 4 The Boathouse For Pic Tor and Matlock Bath, follow signs over a little 4 wooden bridge and turn right along the path between the cliffs and the River Derwent. A signed path to the left winds its way up to Pic Tor War Memorial with views over Matlock. Return by the same route to Hall Leys Park and Matlock town centre where a range of restaurants featured in this guide can be enjoyed.

Over High Tor from Matlock Matlock Matlock to Matlock Bath

Bath For those walking to Matlock

5 The Balti Bath, the main path continues Matlock Bath & & Bath Matlock 6 County along the Derwent to a river

and Station bridge, where you turn left 7 Kebab Express summer evenings in in evenings summer under the railway line and 8 Truly

Scrumptious uphill to the gateway into High Great savings on food & drink & food on savings Great 9 Old Bank Café Tor. The path leads steeply

Bar and Riverside uphill through trees and Bargain fares from £3 return £3 from fares Bargain Tea Rooms grassland meadows, passing several viewpoints of

10 Hall’s Traditional Matlock, before reaching the summit.

Fish and Chips

May - 3 September 2011 September 3 - May 3 2 11 The Riva 12 Matlock Bath The top of High Tor, at 300 feet, is one of the highest Ice Cream Company inland cliffs and a popular rock climbing spot, so 13 Princess Victoria please take extreme care near the cliff edges. The

Summer Evening Train Times 14 Bradwell’s Ice main route continues along the summit, whilst the Nottingham - Derby - Matlock 23 May - 3 September Cream Parlour and Monday to Saturday Sunday adventurous can take “Giddy Edge”, a narrow signed Days of Operation SAT M-F Lane Farm China Nottingham 1818 1918 2009 2011 2137c 1700 1923 2125 15 Halls of Derbyshire path along the cliff edge (this may only be walked in Beeston 1824 1924 2015 2017 2143c 1706 1928 2131 the direction of Matlock Bath). The paths re-join on Attenborough 1827 1927 2018 2020 2146c 1709 1931 2134 Long Eaton 1837 1935 2027 2028 2153c 1717 1939 2141 the other side of the summit. The path then zigzags Derby depart 1850 1950 2050 2056 2216 1729 1952 2156 downhill through ancient woodland emerging above 1902 2002 2102 2108 2228 1741 2004 2209 Matlock Bath 1920 2020 2120 2127 2247 1759 2023 2227 the cable car station for the Heights of Abraham. Matlock 1924 2024 2124 2130 2250 1802 2026 2230 M-F - Monday to Friday, SAT - Saturday, c - Change at Derby for Matlock. 5

6 From here, the path alongside the railway line can Monday to Saturday Sunday 7 be joined, which leads to Matlock Bath station and Matlock 1836 1936 2036 2136 2255 1638 1840 2039 2246 9 8 Matlock Bath 1838 1938 2038 2138 2257 1640 1842 2041 2248 10 the numerous gift shops and restaurants of North Belper 1858 1958 2058 2158 2317 1700 1902 2100 2309 Derby arrive 1910 2010 2110 2211 2329 1712 1914 2112 2320 11 and South Parade in Matlock Bath. The walk from Long Eaton 1934 2033 2133 2311c 2341 1731 1932 2131 12 Matlock to Matlock Bath via High Tor should take 45- Attenborough 1941 2040 2140 2317c 2348 1738 1939 2138 Beeston 1944 2043 2143 2320c 2351 1741 1942 2141 60 minutes to complete allowing plenty of time for a Nottingham 1951 2053 2154 2328c 0002 1747 1948 2147 stroll and refreshments in Matlock Bath, before taking c - Change at Derby for Nottingham. 13 the train home. Trains operate on a near hourly basis Monday to Saturday and every two 14 hours on Sunday until approximately 2300 hours. All trains also call at 15 Duffield, Ambergate, Whatstandwell and Cromford. G www.derbyshire.gov.uk Lovers’ Walks and Contact Information Derwent Gardens Trains Visit our website or call From Matlock Bath station, Customer Relations to book tickets and for information the entrance to Lovers’ Walks about season tickets, group, business or assisted travel. is signed through the station 08457 125 678 eastmidlandstrains.co.uk car park. The walk enters TextDirect 18001 08457 125678 for people woodlands rich in wildflowers, with hearing impairments. part of an area of Special Scientific Interest. The walk National Rail Enquiries follows the steeply, stepped path to the summit from 08457 48 49 50 nationalrail.co.uk where you get impressive views of Matlock Bath. Throughout the woodland, various steep paths are Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership Works to promote and develop the Derwent Valley Line. signed from the cliff top walk to the surfaced riverside Partners are East Midlands Trains, local authorities, path below. parish and town councils and other organisations. The Partnership is managed by Derbyshire County Council. Cross the footbridge at the south end of the Lovers’ Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership, Walks to the delightful Derwent Gardens with their Derbyshire County Council, Environmental Services Dept. many ornamental pools and fountains fed by the County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG. thermal springs, alongside the quirky grottos and 01629 538681 alcoves built from the local “tufa” rock. The exit from eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/derwentvalleyline Derwent Gardens is at the Grand Pavilion at the This publication is available in other formats from front of which is a little fishpond with ornamental Call Derbyshire 08 456 058 058. fish. A shorter, level walk, suitable for pushchairs and disabled persons’ access, can be enjoyed along the riverside section of Lovers’ Walk from Jubilee Map supplied courtesy of District Council. Bridge to the bridge back over the river into Derwent

Designed and produced by Derbyshire County Council, Hall, Matlock, DE4 3A Gardens. Matlock Summer Evenings on the Derwent Valley Line A range of international as well as traditional Enjoy long summer evenings in Matlock Bath and Summer Evening Fares British cuisine is on offer for visitors to Matlock. Matlock. Leave the car at home and travel by train on the This Special Summer Evening Fare Nottingham scenic Derwent Valley Line. The ‘Matlocks’ have enticed offering great opportunities to enjoy 1 Momtaz overlooking Crown visitors for over 200 years, attracted by the thermal the delights of the Derwent Valley Square, serves a wide selection of waters, impressive landscape and spectacular views. Line, operates between 23 May and 3 Beeston Discover this summer, why they remain such a great balti, tandoori and classic Indian September 2011 inclusive. dishes. ✪ Four course banqueting place for an evening out. • £3 return from Derby, Duffield or meal only £9.95 - includes any Belper to any station between Derby Attenborough Evening train fares are just £3 return from Derby, and Matlock. starter, any main course, any naan Duffield and Belper, £4 from Long Eaton and £6 from • £4 return between Long Eaton and or rice, plus coffee ✪. Booking Nottingham, Beeston and Attenborough to any Derwent any station between Duffield and advisable Friday and Saturday. Long Eaton Valley Line station. Matlock. 01629 581652 • £6 return between Nottingham/ An extra warm welcome is assured to rail travellers from Attenborough/Beeston and any 2 Viva Italian restaurant serving the restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlours and fish and Spondon (only station between Duffield and Matlock. a wide variety of pasta, pizza chip shops listed in this guide, which are all offering a • These Special Evening Fares are valid selected services) range of great discounts for rail ticket holders. See the and speciality dishes. Regular after 1815 Monday - Saturday and themed entertainment evenings. listings pages for details of these great offers. These after 1630 on Sunday for travel in Derby ✪ 10% off all food Tuesday and fantastic offers and great evening train fares will make either direction. Wednesday and 5% off on Sunday an evening out in ‘the Matlocks’ hard to beat. ✪ Duffield and Monday . 01629 593505 Groupsave vivarestaurant.net Throughout the day, great savings can also be made when three or four adults travel together for the price of two on Belper 3 Maazi a Peak District gem, set a Groupsave ticket, with up to four in the imposing old Ritz cinema accompanying children for just £1 each. building, with fantastic views over Four adults and two children would pay Ambergate Hall Leys Park. Enjoy your evening just £12 return between Derby and out in Matlock in this fine Indian Matlock Bath. Groupsave cannot be restaurant serving innovative used with the special evening fare. Whatstandwell Indian cuisine. ✪ 10% off your The special evening train fares apply after 1815 Monday food bill (not in conjunction with The promotional evening train fare and any other offer, applies only to to Saturday and after 1630 on Sundays. The train Groupsave tickets can be purchased Cromford a la carte menu) ✪. 01629 582534 maazi.co.uk services that the evening fare is valid for are listed on from Nottingham, Beeston, Long Eaton the back cover of this leaflet. and Derby stations or from the conductor on board the train. 4 The Boathouse A traditional Terms and Conditions of Discounts Matlock Bath pub where everyone is welcome All discounts in this leaflet, are only available on This special evening fare is valid on to enjoy real ales and a range presentation of a valid train ticket to Matlock Bath or East Midlands Trains services between of traditional English evening Matlock for that evening’s travel. Discounts are only Nottingham and Matlock and Cross Matlock meals including fresh fish and available after 7pm Monday to Saturday and 6pm on Country trains between Derby and locally sourced meats. ✪ 10% Sundays between 23 May and 3 September 2011. All the Nottingham. Groupsave cannot be off all evening meals ✪. Food places listed are open daily, serving food and drink until at used on Cross Country services. served until 8pm. 01629 581519 least 9pm, unless stated. Occasionally, some shops may boathousehotel.net close earlier due to inclement weather or other reasons.

Matlock Bath 11 The Riva, in Matlock Bath’s Enjoy the village’s unique atmosphere with oldest building, serving a varied a stroll by the riverside or along the parade range of traditional pub meals, to discover the many gift shops, family plus a selection of real ales. ✪ 15% off food orders excluding amusements and the regular display of lunch and light bites menu ✪. motorbikes. Enjoy an ice cream or traditional 01629 581662 fish and chips and many of the restaurants and theriva.co.uk bars have seating areas for al fresco dining, along North and South Parade. 13 Princess Victoria Real ale 5 The Balti is a well established, pub offering a choice of up to six popular restaurant offering a fresh real ales including from the local and original approach to Indian Halls of Matlock Bath ✪ Four family run Ashover brewery. ✪ Extensive cooking, drawn from a famously businesses offering 10% off ice cream, selected evening meal menu - buy 1 main rich and diverse culinary tradition. meals, drinks and confectionery ✪. meal, get 2nd half price, valid ✪ 10% off food on Sunday and 8 Truly Scrumptious for ice cream, a great Monday to Thursday evenings ✪. Thursday ✪. Other discounts apply selection of confectionery and a coffee shop. 01629 593458 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 Hall’s Traditional Fish and Chips serving princessvic.co.uk and Saturday evenings. Closed on delicious fish and chips, to take-away or eat-in our Tuesday. 01629 55069 thebalti.co.uk restaurant. 14 Bradwells Ice Cream 12 Matlock Bath Ice Cream Company Parlour and Lane Farm China 6 County and Station serves offering a selection of great flavours. Ice cream parlour serving a a wide variety of traditional pub 15 Halls of Derbyshire family amusements, selection of Bradwells’ moreish meals and has a choice of real ice cream, fish and chips and fast food. butter-rich ice creams. ✪ 25p off ales and lagers. ✪ Free children’s any ice cream ✪. Varied range drink with each child’s meal ✪. of Staffordshire-made china 01629 580802 and giftware. ✪ 10% off ✪. countyandstation.com 01629 760077

7 Kebab Express specialities include a range of kebabs, burgers and children’s meals, plus freshly squeezed orange juice. Eat in or 9 Old Bank Café Bar and take away. ✪ 10% off all food ✪. Riverside Tea Rooms offering an extensive menu of traditional home cooked food and Whilst we have endeavoured to ensure the accuracy of this information and to establish these offers with local beverages. Al fresco dining businesses, the Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership, Derbyshire County Council and partner in both beer gardens. organisations cannot accept any responsibility for any ✪ 10% off all food and drink ✪. loss, damage or inconvenience which may result from This leaflet has been supported by the National Community Rail reliance on this leaflet or from the activities and offers 01629 55550 Designated Lines Fund, funded by the Association of Community promoted. oldbankcafebar.com Rail Partnerships, Department for Transport and Network Rail.