Around the Peak District

Overview

To travel by train around the Peak District is one of the oldest and most enjoyable ways to experience the natural beauty of the great British countryside. The southern part of the long Pennine backbone is a place known for its accessibility and splendor. Beginning at the Huddersfield line of out Manchester, we move into the once industrial heart of Great Britain, through Uppermill, Saddleworth and into the Standage Tunnel, built in 1849. We travel to historic Holmfirth, Hadfield, New Mill, Edale, and Hathersage, which was the inspiration for Brontë's Jane Eyre and the burial place of Robin Hood's Little John. We enjoy the beauty of places such as Buxton with its rich spa heritage, until finally visiting the National Tramway Museum in Crich.