1. Heights of AbrahamMatlock Bath The Heights of Abraham Cable Car is a gondola lift in the English county of Derbyshire. About 1/3 of a mile long , it links the spa town of Matlock Bath with the Heights of Abraham, a tourist attraction 554 feet above. The line was built by Poma and opened in Spring of 1984. The cable cars were upgraded in 2004, making them larger and more accessible, to 12 x six-seater cabins, which operate in four trains of three cabins each. An example of the smaller 1984 cabin can be seen displayed at the base station The line is operated on the relatively unusual single cable pulsed aerial ropeway principle, whereby the cabins are permanently fixed to the cable. To allow passengers to board and alight, the cable is stopped as each train of cabins passes through the stations. As there are four trains b... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Curiosities of Staffordshire- Flash village
Today we are visiting the (disputed) highest village in Britain, Flash on the border between Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. Now a welcome break for ramblers visiting The Roaches nearby to enjoy a drink at the highest village pub in Britain (again, other 'highest pubs in Britain' are available!), at one time this little village was a known haven for brigands, counterfeiters and other villainous types. It is due to this that Quarnford, as it was once known, became more widely known as 'Flash'.
Lapwing Hall Farm Certificated Site, Meerbrook, near Leek.
A video review of Lapwing Hall Farm Camping and Caravan Club certificated site at Meerbrook, near Leek.
Campsite in Anderby
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Campsite in Anderby ~ Bluebell Farm
This is a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site, which accept five caravans or motorhomes and usually tents, space permitting. We have sheep, ponies and chickens that the children will love.Bluebell Farm offers a traditional camping holiday atmosphere located on a real farm.
As a Caravan &Camping Club certified site we are not obliged to provide toilets or showers, BUT WE DO! We will accept some small groups/single sex parties who appreciate we are a family campsite.