Matlock Staycation - Days 3 P2 & 4
Day 3 Part 2 After lunch we set off for Chatsworth..it's about 8 miles from the Stables. The house is closed but there are plenty of walks and for local school half term the children's play area is open. We had a little walk and then went to the estate farm shop. Some local stuff bought, but no pudding this time. We had dinner in the cottage including some Staffordshire oatcakes. Lovely. Day 4 We decided to go to another National Trust house at Kedleston Hall. We knew that Reggie couldn't go in the house but that was okay. They have a refreshment truck and loads of walking trails. First stop was coffee and then we set off on the short walk. It turned out very muddy and so we set off on the long walk that is all hard surfaced. Well until about 3 miles into it when we get down to the lake and there was deep mud. At least we had the right walking boots. Could have done with wellies for that section. (Photos to follow) After a loo break where I managed to clean most of the mud ...