Chatsworth to the Devonshire Arms question
Hi, we've just had to cancel York due to the flooding but have managed to get into Chatsworth. Have never been before and wonder, is the walk back from Baslow pitch black or semi lit?
Do we all need torches?
Is it about twenty mins to walk it?
Any pub (that allow dogs) suggestions also great (especially is there's live music!! 
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Best way is out of the gate into the park and then use the track, although you could use the road in as an alternative. Easy walk but don't wear your best shoes. Although it is a hard path it does have muddy patches / puddles. It is dark both ways, no lights once you leave Baslow, so you most certainly need a torch. 20 mins is about right. l don't know about dogs or music I am afraid.
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As others have hinted, the walk from the site along to the centre of Baslow is very difficult at night time. You'll certainly need a torch, if not floodlights!
If you're looking for a good traditional country pub which welcomes walkers and dogs but is a little further afield, can I give my usual recommendation for the fabulous Packhorse Inn at Little Longstone, just down the road from Monsal Head. There are great
walks around there and it's good to end up at that pub - roaring log fire, well kept real ales and really good food at reasonable pruices. We always make a beeline for it when staying anwhere in the area!
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Just checked and they still do the bangers and mash, with amazing gravy that takes two days to make. Great value at £10. Don't know if it is still the same but trip advisor had numerous dire reviews for the Wheatsheaf, whilst the Devonshire was the total
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Great suggestions from everyone - I am now rethinking the time of day we may go! Last thing I need is a broken ankle for someone in the middle of nowhere!
Love the suggestion of the Packhorse Inn so we may go there on Friday night - we were considering the chippy at Stoney Middleton but I can always be persuaded by a roaring fure - plus hisband can drive haha.
May move Devonshire Arms to lunchtime on the Saturday with a nice walk home
As always, thanks for great advice
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The food at the Devonshire Arms is fantastic and they allow dogs in the bar area were they also serve food. In fact we always try and sit in the bar area. The selection of wine by the glass is also excellent. We always visit when staying at Chatsworth havd
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Eat more carrots.
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We had a very nice meal at The Wheatsheaf in March last year. We drove there. Didn't even consider walking there in the dark.
Write your comments here...In the dark... Dogs ...don't blame you, watch where you are putting your feet
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Was there a week before last.
Yes dark, yes wet and muddy in places.
The wheat sheaf does a 20% discount on production of CC membership card.
Be mindful of the very strict wardens, despite only 10 units on site we were made to wait 30 minutes at the reception for book in time and departures by 12. Very little flexibility we thought particularly with what we saw in Scotland before Christmas.
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Great suggestions from everyone - I am now rethinking the time of day we may go! Last thing I need is a broken ankle for someone in the middle of nowhere!
Love the suggestion of the Packhorse Inn so we may go there on Friday night - we were considering the chippy at Stoney Middleton but I can always be persuaded by a roaring fure - plus hisband can drive haha.
May move Devonshire Arms to lunchtime on the Saturday with a nice walk home
As always, thanks for great advice
Write your comments here...don't be put off for an evening in the Devonshire , yes it is a bit muddy and dark .I would suggest a head lamp each ,keeps your hands free for your dog's etc.the path is quite well defined if you have some sort of illumination.
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Great suggestions from everyone - I am now rethinking the time of day we may go! Last thing I need is a broken ankle for someone in the middle of nowhere!
Love the suggestion of the Packhorse Inn so we may go there on Friday night - we were considering the chippy at Stoney Middleton but I can always be persuaded by a roaring fure - plus hisband can drive haha.
May move Devonshire Arms to lunchtime on the Saturday with a nice walk home
As always, thanks for great advice
Well, did you get to The Packhorse last night kd? Was it as good as ever? Hope so, having recommended it so often. ( No, we're not shareholders!
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Great suggestions from everyone - I am now rethinking the time of day we may go! Last thing I need is a broken ankle for someone in the middle of nowhere!
Love the suggestion of the Packhorse Inn so we may go there on Friday night - we were considering the chippy at Stoney Middleton but I can always be persuaded by a roaring fure - plus hisband can drive haha.
May move Devonshire Arms to lunchtime on the Saturday with a nice walk home
As always, thanks for great advice
Well, did you get to The Packhorse last night kd? Was it as good as ever? Hope so, having recommended it so often. ( No, we're not shareholders!
Hello! No, we didn't - we coudn't get in on the Friday and that was the night we wanted. We've been lucky enough to get a week there in October (Chatsworth) so we absolutely plan to visit then. We had two trips to the Devonshire Arms (niether of which were
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We were there last week and had a fantastic curry at curry cottage @ lovers leap....about 3 miles from the site on the road to Eyam...bring your own alcohol (no corkage either!!!!)....we got a taxi, which was a bit of a rip off though (£22 return).
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