travel
THIS
MONTH’S
PICK…
africa/rift valley charity trek
of Mr Kipling…
Bakewell tart!
No sign
a REAL
If you want to do something meaningful, and have
an unforgettable adventure while you’re at it, this
could be your chance. From 11-21 June next year,
Global Adventure Challenges will be leading a
group through the Great Rift Valley to raise money
for pet charity The Blue Cross. Massai warrior
Monsal Dale
think horseshoes, black dogs and stuffed adrenalin junkies can pothole, hang-glide,
animal heads on the walls. Our favourites abseil and generally throw themselves off
were The Monsal Head Hotel for the view, things at nearby Froggat and Stanage Edges.
and The Packhorse Inn at Little Longstone, Bakewell itself is a pretty, chocolate- box town
which also had an impressively diverse menu. of yellow stone, full of nice shops and pubs.
Staying near Bakewell is an excellent Self-catering is defi nitely the way forward
introduction to the Peak District. Both the in these money-conscious times. We ate
Monsal and Tissington trails are close, and well each night and enjoyed unlimited good
suitable for bikes and wheelchairs at least booze, without worrying about our pockets.
part of the way. On rainy days you can also Hiring a cottage is also a stress-free option,
visit Haddon Hall, an impressive medieval especially for us queer holidaymakers. It’s a
manor house or The Mining Museum in relief to avoid those funny looks that can
Matlock Bath. If this all sounds a bit twee, arise as you check in to a hotel with your
missus. We’ve arrived at hotels to be told, guides will take you up volcanoes, through Massai
useful info
‘We thought you said double! We’ll move settlements and to the stunning Lake Manyara,
you to a twin immediately!’ While not exactly where orphaned and injured wild animals are
upsetting, this can lead to tiresome nursed back to health.
explanations.
www.visitpeakdistrict.com My biggest concern with a UK break was
Everything you need to know about the Peak District, that it might not feel like a ‘proper’ holiday. But
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including where to stay. the Peak District did feel suffi ciently different,
if not exotic, to get that ‘away’ buzz. The
www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk peace and luscious surroundings were a
More info on the area – this site has an excellent marked contrast, as were the friendly locals.
accommodation section. On the downside, we did have daily
torrential rain, something you don’t get in the
www.peakdistrict.org Canary Islands – but then, we were spared Registration costs just £249. You will also need to
Site with good info on disabled access and family the sight of bloated Brits displaying red and agree a sponsorship target. Travel,
activities. white bodies while quaffi ng pints of lager. accommodation, refreshments and medical
Holidaying at home is also a good option support are all included in the price. If you’re
www.rowdale.net for those with a disability.Airports, planes and worried about being able to keep up with the rest
Featuring the lovely Dale Cottage and others. wheelchairs can prove a troublesome of the trekkers, never fear. Fitness training in
combination, as can lack of access and advance of the trek will also be provided.
www.chatsworth.org awareness in far-fl ung places. That’s not to say
Everything you need to know Chatsworth – or that that those with a disability shouldn’t travel We honestly have no idea what you’re waiting
place Mr Darcy stepped out of the lake. abroad, or that lesbians shouldn’t check in to for – go on, register now!
hotels. It’s just sometimes you can do
www.derbyshireuk.net/bakewell without the hassle, and for that, a self-catered For more information,
Info on the town of Bakewell. UK holiday is second to none. visit
www.globaladventurechallenges.com
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