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Heights of Abraham

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Certainly the most dramatic way to approach any of the Derbyshire caves - a cable car ride from Matlock Bath takes visitors high across the valley to the Heights of Abraham, so named because a British army officer thought they looked like the famous cliffs outside Montreal, where he had fought against the French. The views across the Derwent river valley are wonderful, but further sights await underground. For once you alight from your cable car, you can visit not one, but two showcaves. There are also children's play areas and educational exhibits to learn about the geology of the region and the formation of the caves, as well as showcasing some of the fossils that have been found here. A Victorian Tower offers excellent views, and there are walking trails across the hillside.
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England, DE4 3PD

About Heights of Abraham
Attraction Type: Family
Location: on the A6, 18 miles N of Derby
Website: Heights of Abraham
Email: office@heightsofabraham.com
Phone: 01629 582 365
Fax: 01629 581 128
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OS SK292 584
Heritage Rating:   ?

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Mews Cottage - 2.2 miles from Heights of Abraham Tansley, Derbyshire Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £165

Hill View Cottage - 2.4 miles from Heights of Abraham Wirksworth, Derbyshire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £160

Pinewood Apartment - 5.3 miles from Heights of Abraham Ashover, Derbyshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

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Nearest Hotels

New Bath Hotel - 0.5 miles from Heights of Abraham Matlock Bath, Derbyshire Stay from: £50.00

Cascades Gardens - 0.8 miles from Heights of Abraham Bonsall, Derbyshire Stay from: £58.00

Alison House - 1.1 miles from Heights of Abraham Matlock, Derbyshire Stay from: £49.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Pig of Lead - 0.9 miles from Heights of Abraham Bonsall, Derbyshire From: £40.00

Alison House - 1.2 miles from Heights of Abraham Matlock, Derbyshire From: £49.00

MOUNT TABOR HOUSE - 4.2 miles from Heights of Abraham Crich, Derbyshire From: £40.00

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Matlock Bath
Tourist Information Centre
The Pavillion
Matlock
Derbyshire
England
DE4 3NR
Tel: 01629 55082
Fax: 01629 56304
Email: matlockbathinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
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