Glossop and the High Peak

• Glossop has the remains of a Roman fort, was an important mill town, has beautiful Manor Park, the appealing village of Old Glossop, and is close to Hadfield and the Longdendale Trail. It has good transport links, a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, including Italian, Indian, Thai, and Chinese.
• Manchester’s vibrant city centre is just over half an hour’s train journey from Glossop.
• Castleton, nicknamed 'Gem of the Peaks'is a very popular place with visitors, with spectacular scenery, a ruined Norman castle, fascinating Geology, with four show caves, good walks for all abilities, a pretty village, many events throughout the year and a large car park.
• Buxton, where the Romans built another fort,was a popular Tudor spa town, and with its Pavilion Gardens, Opera house and shops, is another favourite tourist attraction, about 13 miles from Glossop.
• Eyam and Bakewell are amongst a number of attractive, historical villages within easy travelling distance of Glossop.
  
  Accommodation:

  Whatever ‘floats your boat’! Everything to suit your group size, interests and budget. Choose from:

Hotel / Bed & Breakfast
Holiday Cottages
Farm Accommodation
Caravans/Camping
Youth Hostels (Manchester, Crowden, Castleton and several others in the Peak area)

Windy Harbour Hotel

Windy Harbour Farm Hotel, is situated in a rural location just outside Glossop, in an unrivalled position on the edge of the Peak District. It is a family owned business offering a warm welcome and home cooked food in the Peak District. There are twin and double rooms, all en-suite, and each individually furnished. Choose from bed and breakfast or half board.

With stunning views and immediate access to the countryside and walks it offers the perfect setting for those wanting to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Derbyshire surroundings.There are local walks and cycleways accessible from the area, including the Trans Pennine Trail, the Pennine Way, Pennine Bridleway and the Londendale trail. The hotel is just minutes away from these routes and offers a free pick up and drop of service for walkers.

For further information visit www.peakdistrict-hotel.co.uk or tel: 01457 853107