Recommend things to see and do in Matlock

[ihatethecold]

Im heading there next weekend for a few nights. Ive been to the PD before, just once but further north, I loved the scenery and hills. Never been to Matlock or that area.
Any good pubs/ cafe's and lovely walks that are not 20 miles!
I really want some views. I live in flat East Anglia.
Thanks

[shellyleppard]

There is a lovely riverside walk at the back of the church in Matlock park. Takes you along the riverside to Matlock bath. Poet's corner has some lovely views

[sandgrown]

Visit Matlock Bath which is billed as the country’s only inland promenade. You can go up to the Heights of Abraham in a cable car .

[ihatethecold]

ooh lovely, Thanks both.
any places to eat you could recommend?

[shellyleppard]

There is a lovely sandwich shop called Mrs tiggywinkles if the weather is good enough for a picnic or there is a cafe in the park. Failing that Matlock bath has lot's of café and does lovely fish and chips

[mixedemotionsonmanythings]

The Heights of Abraham. It's a bit touristy but if you get the cable car to the top, it's a nice walk down with plenty of views. Cable car isn't cheap (about £25) but there's a cafe at the top and entrance to the caverns etc.

[NeitherNowtNorSummat]

In the town centre Ostello Lounge is nice. The Gate at Tansley is a big pub and you may need to book but the food is consistently good. You can walk there from Matlock through Lumsdale, give me a shout if you need any information. Otherwise this website is good for pub walks https://peakdistrictkids.co.uk/pub-walks/ Also second the Height of Abraham and visiting Chatsworth although they're not cheap 😬 Have a lovely time! Edited to add Bakewell is also well worth a visit, lots of lovely cafes there.

[ihatethecold]

Thanks. I’ve been to Bakewell already.
I'm planning on staying close to Matlock and exploring there.
ill check out that pub

[inthebreeze]

Walk up to Bonsall and check out the Barley Mow pub (check times). You'll get loads of views but will need walking boots.

[Lovetotravel123]

Actually, the museum in Matlock Bath is quite nicely done (if it rains a lot when you are there). Trentham Monkey Forest is also very good. Or hire bikes and go along the Monsal Trail. Loads of good walks on the AllTrails app.