Archived Picturesque Derbyshire - 24th April 2016

[Synclare]

Perhaps I was being too simplistic, if you leave Crich downhill towards Whatstandwell it does take you to Wirksworth although you have to cross virtually straight over the A6 and up the other side through lovely twisty roads, done it many times and great fun.

 

[Mac Romans]

Perhaps I was being too simplistic, if you leave Crich downhill towards Whatstandwell it does take you to Wirksworth although you have to cross virtually straight over the A6 and up the other side through lovely twisty roads, done it many times and great fun.

Those lovely twisty roads form part of this event.

 

[Phil B]

Hi All can anyone recommend a suatable place to stay over Saturday 23rd before Sunday meet.
Cheers Phil

 

[Grumps]

Hi, premier Inn. DE5 3QP. Only a few minutes from the start point.

 

[Phil B]

Cheers l will have a look.

 

[Grumps]

Cheers l will have a look.

Welcome

 

[Tracy Dee]

Might look at the Premier inn also for Sat evening
Thanks for info.

 

[Redline]

Welcome

This will be interesting - its a visit down my family tree - Have traced predecessors of my family to all those villages. My Grandad was also in the Sherwood Foresters who are celebrated at Crich stand. Glad its not moved - can see that from my parents bedroom window - until some houses are built later this year that is :-(

 

[Mac Romans]

The start point has a lovely hotel...in fact it was rated in the top 10 hotels in the whole of the U.K. on trip advisor. It's not cheap at around £130 for a room but it's special. I had my wedding reception there. There may well be a discount if you mention the group as we're registered as an official event on the day. ( www.Morleyhayes.com )
Failing that there is the premier inn as mentioned which is right next to Derbyshire police HQ so you should feel safe!

 

[Mac Romans]

This will be interesting - its a visit down my family tree - Have traced predecessors of my family to all those villages. My Grandad was also in the Sherwood Foresters who are celebrated at Crich stand. Glad its not moved - can see that from my parents bedroom window - until some houses are built later this year that is :-(

We're going passed Crich Stand. It's one of the "points of interest" on the way.

 

[Tracy Dee]

Just checked the Premier inn its fully booked that could be a problem?

 

[Mac Romans]

There's another premier inn at Phoenix park, just on the Notts side of the M1 and 25 mins from the. Start point. Not stayed there before though but my sister stays there when she visits. I've eaten in their restaurant which was nice enough.

 

[Tracy Dee]

Do you know anywhere nearer to the start?
As we are traveling from Hertfordshire early Saturday morning to the Cotswolds for an all day conference
Then traveling up from there so will be fairly late on Sat evening so will need a decent sleep.
So nearer to event start in morning would be better.

 

[Grumps]

Do you know anywhere nearer to the start?
As we are traveling from Hertfordshire early Saturday morning to the Cotswolds for an all day conference
Then traveling up from there so will be fairly late on Sat evening so will need a decent sleep.
So nearer to event start in morning would be better.

Tracey, DE24 8HG. Travel lodge on Pride Park at Derby. 15 minutes from the start point.

 

[Phil B]

£130 quid I would have to seek permission of the wife to spend that kind of money. But I will give it a go. Cheers

 

[Tracy Dee]

Checked Pride Park Travel Lodge fully booked as well what is going on.
Will do some research in the local area from start.

 

[Phil B]

Hayeswood lodge looks nice ?

 

[Redline]

Cant vouch for any of these, but heres a google view of major hotels in the area.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/searc...2c3176d331b!4m2!1d-1.476737!2d53.084912?hl=en

 

[Mac Romans]

Hayeswood lodge looks nice ?

It's supposed to be lovely there.

 

[Mac Romans]

Checked Pride Park Travel Lodge fully booked as well what is going on.
Will do some research in the local area from start.

There's also a holiday inn at pride park...