ChgoGal

Thanks, indydad!

I'll look into the circular walks from Chatsworth. That might be a good option for me, as there are plenty of buses. Also, I recall the grounds of the estate are so extensive, I may be pretty tuckered out by the time my visit is through.

The walks from Bakewell to Litton, Litton to Hathersage (and a third, from Hathersage to Hope), were walks featured in Country Walking magazine, May 2012, issue.
If you're interested, you can google "white to dark way" "country walking" "live for the outdoors," a PDF link comes up for an 8mb file... the link is huge.

What's intriguing me now is that you say Calke Abbey won't take a full day.

I'm thinking now I can do Hardwicke Hall on my first (travel) day from Bakewell as their are slightly longer hours.

Do Calke Abbey the 2nd day, give myself 2 hrs there, bus back to Derby, hit the Royal Crown Derby Center, walk the mile to Pickford's House (till they close) at 5 pm. (Phew! Will be a tight day. Might look into a taxi from Derby to Calke Abbey to do Pickford House in the a.m.).

That way I can do Hardwick Hall and Calke Abbey!

QUESTION: Do you think 2 hours at Calke Abbey to visit the house and buildings feels somewhat sufficient? (This would not be a "hike the grounds" day for me.)

Thanks for the restaurant reccos (as half-hearted as they are!)

indy_dad

Two hours sounds about right. That was one of our very first outings.

http://ukfrey.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/calke-abbey.html

ChgoGal

Oh boy oh boy! Then I've got a new plan and Hardwicke Hall to boot!! Thanks, indy-dad.

Grindeldoo

Hi anicecupoftea - you're talking about a variant of the traditional Cornish pasty. Not often made that way these days and to the best of my knowledge, never made commercially, but baked at home, for the man to take a complete meal to work. The shortcrust pastry is rolled out, and then cut into a round using a dinner plate as a template for size. In the normal pasty, the meat, potato, onion and swede is put on one half of the round, with the empty half folded over and the edge crimped to form a half-moon shape. If two different fillings are used, the meat mixture is put one end, the jam the other, with the pasty folded over in the normal manner.

ChgoGal

Thanks, Grindeldoo and anicecupoftea. I hope, someday, to chase one of these pies down while in England. In Chicago, I've got a Brazilian empanada restaurant which is one of my favorite places to go for a spinach-cheese pie. In my mind, I think of them as pasties. Maybe I'll ask the proprietor to attempt a custom clanger for me...?

indy_dad

re: Royal Crown Derby

We we visited last year they were discussing what a good year it had been (Olympics, Jubilee, etc.) since they get to release special editions. They also mentioned that they had started designing for the Royal Baby as well. So, I imagine they'll have those commemorative additions out when you visit. (be prepared for sticker shock though)

ChgoGal

Thanks, Indy Dad.
Yes, the china looks so beautiful, but too rich for my blood and too delicate for my nerves. I imagine it must have been a profitable year for them. And we'll see what they do for the royal baby.

Am getting really excited about visiting the museum, though, and getting a glimpse into the process and history. Wish I could take the factory tour. Just too much to see!
Thanks for all the help with the Peaks and for all the great pics of your walks. I enjoy being a tourist along with your family!