The Green Way to Discover the Hope Valley.

Spanning 43 miles between Sheffield and Manchester the Hope Valley line crosses the Peak District. The Peak District is the best-loved of Britain’s eleven national parks and the Hope Valley is especially popular with over 2 million visitors a year.

It crosses an area known as the Dark Park dominated by gritstone crags and moors and intersected by sheltered, green valleys.

Why not travel on the Hope Valley line and discover for yourself the spirit of the Peak District. Leave the car at home and travel the green way - by foot, by bike, by bus, by train and experience the quiet rural stations, the footpaths leading up into the hills and the freedom from congestion and traffic jams.

Take time to enjoy the dramatic limestone scenery. Explore some of Derbyshire’s prettiest villages, the quiet river valleys and rugged hillsides. Descend underground to visit one of Castleton’s show caves, come and watch the Derbyshire well dressing. Or simply relax and enjoy a pint in one of the Hope Valley’s excellent pubs and stop for Sunday lunch.

Contact the Hope Valley Tourism Association on 01433 621372 (Underleigh house,

Off Edale Road, Hope, Derbyshire S30 2RF) for further details.

Exercise 1. Comment on the following:

The location of the Hope Valley line.

The activities to be done.

The advantages of travelling the green way.

Whether you would enjoy a place of this kind.