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Everyone knows Higger Tor, but have you explored Carl Wark too?

Just across the moor from its much more famous neighbour, Carl Wark is an ancient hillfort surrounded by gritstone, heather and some absolutely cracking views across the Peak District.

We did the two together on a gorgeous sunny day last weekend and it’s such a good little adventure. You can take the easier paths around the rocks or add in a bit of scrambling if you fancy it, and the stretch between Higger Tor and Carl Wark is so lovely when the heather is out as it is right now.

And that view back towards Higger Tor from Carl Wark… 😍

We’ve put the full walk, including where to park and what to expect, on The Good Life List now.

Save this one for your next Peak District day out.

#peakdistrict #peakdistrictwalks #visitpeakdistrict #derbyshire #thegoodlifelist

Everyone knows Higger Tor, but have you explored Carl Wark too?

Just across the moor from its much more famous neighbour, Carl Wark is an ancient hillfort surrounded by gritstone, heather and some absolutely cracking views across the Peak District.

We did the two together on a gorgeous sunny day last weekend and it’s such a good little adventure. You can take the easier paths around the rocks or add in a bit of scrambling if you fancy it, and the stretch between Higger Tor and Carl Wark is so lovely when the heather is out as it is right now.

And that view back towards Higger Tor from Carl Wark… 😍

We’ve put the full walk, including where to park and what to expect, on The Good Life List now.

Save this one for your next Peak District day out.

#peakdistrict #peakdistrictwalks #visitpeakdistrict #derbyshire #thegoodlifelist

Long gone are the days when all you could find for the kids was a variety of frozen things in different shades of brown. Now, there are plenty of places putting as much thought into the children’s menus as the adult’s.

Find the details of the ones we love most (and why) at thegoodlifelist.co.uk. We’ll pop the link in the comment ❤️

Featuring @thegeorgehathersage @bulls_head_ashford @peakedgehotel @duncombe_arms @thehidehotel and more.

#peakdistrict #kidsmenu #travellingwithkids #mumlife thegoodlifelist

Long gone are the days when all you could find for the kids was a variety of frozen things in different shades of brown. Now, there are plenty of places putting as much thought into the children’s menus as the adult’s.

Find the details of the ones we love most (and why) at thegoodlifelist.co.uk. We�’ll pop the link in the comment ❤️

Featuring @thegeorgehathersage @bulls_head_ashford @peakedgehotel @duncombe_arms @thehidehotel and more.

#peakdistrict #kidsmenu #travellingwithkids #mumlife thegoodlifelist

Everyone heads to Monsal Dale Weir in the Peak District (near Ashford-in-the-Water)... and don’t get us wrong, we love it there too. However, we often turn the other way. 👇

Even on one of the busiest summer days of the year, we saw just two other people on this gorgeously peaceful little riverside walk beneath Headstone Viaduct.

You’ll find wildflowers, birdsong, beautiful views of the River Wye, rainbow trout at certain times of the year and one of the most impressive perspectives of the viaduct that most visitors never see.

It’s only around 1.5 miles, making it the perfect addition to a visit to Monsal Head or the Monsal Trail. Fine for little legs as well as big ones.

📍Full guide now live on The Good Life List - link in the comments.

#peakdistrict #monsaltrail #derbyshire #ukwalks #visitpeakdistrict

Everyone heads to Monsal Dale Weir in the Peak District (near Ashford-in-the-Water)... and don’t get us wrong, we love it there too. However, we often turn the other way. 👇

Even on one of the busiest summer days of the year, we saw just two other people on this gorgeously peaceful little riverside walk beneath Headstone Viaduct.

You’ll find wildflowers, birdsong, beautiful views of the River Wye, rainbow trout at certain times of the year and one of the most impressive perspectives of the viaduct that most visitors never see.

It’s only around 1.5 miles, making it the perfect addition to a visit to Monsal Head or the Monsal Trail. Fine for little legs as well as big ones.

📍Full guide now live on The Good Life List - link in the comments.

#peakdistrict #monsaltrail #derbyshire #ukwalks #visitpeakdistrict

Less than 40 minutes from the Peak District sits one of Yorkshire’s most talked-about restaurants.

This week we checked into Michelin-starred JÖRO for its tasting menu, drinks flight and an overnight stay.

On the table: truffle-filled Pain Suisse, our first taste of sake, Chalk Stream trout, scallops, Yorkshire pork, spectacular desserts and one of the calmest open kitchens we’ve ever watched.

The full review is now live on The Good Life List. Link in bio.

@restaurant_joro @cheflukefrench

#michelinstar #tastingmenu #sheffieldfood #peakdistrict #restaurantreview

Less than 40 minutes from the Peak District sits one of Yorkshire’s most talked-about restaurants.

This week we checked into Michelin-starred JÖRO for its tasting menu, drinks flight and an overnight stay.

On the table: truffle-filled Pain Suisse, our first taste of sake, Chalk Stream trout, scallops, Yorkshire pork, spectacular desserts and one of the calmest open kitchens we’ve ever watched.

The full review is now live on The Good Life List. Link in bio.

@restaurant_joro @cheflukefrench

#michelinstar #tastingmenu #sheffieldfood #peakdistrict #restaurantreview

Is this the perfect Peak District picnic?

We think we’ve got most of the essentials covered...

Fresh bread from @wyebakehouse
Ham and sausage rolls from @gingerbutchers
Local beef and berries from @chatsworthofficial
Cheese from @hartingtoncheese and Bakewell Cheese Shop
Bakewell tarts from @bloomersbakewell

We’ve also just published our Ultimate Peak District Picnic Guide on The Good Life List, featuring our favourite picnic spots, local places to shop and everything you’ll need to pack the perfect picnic. Link in the comments.

But here’s the important question...

👇 What’s one thing that absolutely HAS to go in a picnic basket?

We’ll start...

🧀 Cheese is non-negotiable. In fact, we would totally sacrifice sandwiches for cheese and pickles.

#peakdistrict #picnic #britishsummer #visitpeakdistrict #thegoodlifelist

Is this the perfect Peak District picnic?

We think we’ve got most of the essentials covered...

Fresh bread from @wyebakehouse
Ham and sausage rolls from @gingerbutchers
Local beef and berries from @chatsworthofficial
Cheese from @hartingtoncheese and Bakewell Cheese Shop
Bakewell tarts from @bloomersbakewell

We’ve also just published our Ultimate Peak District Picnic Guide on The Good Life List, featuring our favourite picnic spots, local places to shop and everything you’ll need to pack the perfect picnic. Link in the comments.

But here’s the important question...

👇 What’s one thing that absolutely HAS to go in a picnic basket?

We’ll start...

🧀 Cheese is non-negotiable. In fact, we would totally sacrifice sandwiches for cheese and pickles.

#peakdistrict #picnic #britishsummer #visitpeakdistrict #thegoodlifelist

England are in a World Cup semi-final, so we thought we’d make a cocktail worthy of the occasion... 🇬🇧🍒

Meet The Bakewell Boot - inspired by the Peak District’s famous Bakewell pudding and dangerously easy to drink. Be careful with her. She’s a strong one 😬

Would you give it a try?

We’ll publish the recipe on The Good Life List tomorrow but if you want it before then ask in the comments and we’ll send it to you.

Featuring the Bakewell Pudding Gin from @realbakewellpud ❤️

#peakdistrict #worldcup #cocktail #visitpeakdistrict #thebakewellboot

England are in a World Cup semi-final, so we thought we’d make a cocktail worthy of the occasion... 🇬🇧🍒

Meet The Bakewell Boot - inspired by the Peak District�’s famous Bakewell pudding and dangerously easy to drink. Be careful with her. She’s a strong one 😬

Would you give it a try?

We’ll publish the recipe on The Good Life List tomorrow but if you want it before then ask in the comments and we’ll send it to you.

Featuring the Bakewell Pudding Gin from @realbakewellpud ❤️

#peakdistrict #worldcup #cocktail #visitpeakdistrict #thebakewellboot

Happy World Cup Semi-Final Eve! 🥳

Whether you’ve watched every minute of the tournament or suddenly become England’s biggest fan this week (no judgement), we’ve published a guide to our favourite Peak District pubs showing the semi-final.

No generic list of 40 pubs with TVs…😅🙄

Just places we know, love and would visit any day of the week.

⚽ Will pop the link in the comments.

Featuring @peakhotel @thecharlestonbakewell @themonsal @buxtonbrewery_trackside @thescotsmanspack and more.

#semifinal #peakdistrict #watchthegame #pub #englandfootball

Happy World Cup Semi-Final Eve! 🥳

Whether you’ve watched every minute of the tournament or suddenly become England’s biggest fan this week (no judgement), we’ve published a guide to our favourite Peak District pubs showing the semi-final.

No generic list of 40 pubs with TVs…😅🙄

Just places we know, love and would visit any day of the week.

⚽ Will pop the link in the comments.

Featuring @peakhotel @thecharlestonbakewell @themonsal @buxtonbrewery_trackside @thescotsmanspack and more.

#semifinal #peakdistrict #watchthegame #pub #englandfootball

Need to keep the kids entertained this summer? ❤️

We’ve pulled together what we think is the biggest guide to summer holiday clubs in and around the Peak District, from Forest School and football to circus, gymnastics and outdoor adventures. Some still have spaces if you’ve left it a little late...

Have we missed a brilliant one? Let us know below and we’ll keep the guide updated.

Featuring @tryumphinlife @whitehall.centre @growhouseforestschool @bakewelltownfc @kidsartsacademy and more.

https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/the-best-summer-holiday-clubs-in-the-peak-district-including-last-minute-spaces

#peakdistrict #schoolholidays #mumlife #derbyshire #thegoodlifelist

Need to keep the kids entertained this summer? ❤️

We’ve pulled together what we think is the biggest guide to summer holiday clubs in and around the Peak District, from Forest School and football to circus, gymnastics and outdoor adventures. Some still have spaces if you’ve left it a little late...

Have we missed a brilliant one? Let us know below and we’ll keep the guide updated.

Featuring @tryumphinlife @whitehall.centre @growhouseforestschool @bakewelltownfc @kidsartsacademy and more.

https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/the-best-summer-holiday-clubs-in-the-peak-district-including-last-minute-spaces

#peakdistrict #schoolholidays #mumlife #derbyshire #thegoodlifelist

Little Miss Dutch has just opened in Buxton, bringing authentic Dutch favourites including freshly made poffertjes, stroopwafels, homemade cakes and savoury snacks to the Cavendish Arcade.

The café was created in memory of owner Charlotte’s late Dutch father and brother, making it feel even more special.

Have you been yet?

You can read more about it here: https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/there-s-a-new-dutch-caf%C3%A9-in-buxton-and-we-don-t-think-there-s-anything-else-like-it-in-the-peak-di

@littlemissdutch_ _

#peakdistrict #buxton #dutchfood #foodiefind #thegoodlifelist

Little Miss Dutch has just opened in Buxton, bringing authentic Dutch favourites including freshly made poffertjes, stroopwafels, homemade cakes and savoury snacks to the Cavendish Arcade.

The café was created in memory of owner Charlotte’s late Dutch father and brother, making it feel even more special.

Have you been yet?

You can read more about it here: https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/there-s-a-new-dutch-caf%C3%A9-in-buxton-and-we-don-t-think-there-s-anything-else-like-it-in-the-peak-di

@littlemissdutch_ _

#peakdistrict #buxton #dutchfood #foodiefind #thegoodlifelist

It’s back! Reader’s Choice is here...

Last time, more than 1,000 of you nominated and voted to crown @thesycamoreparwich as the home of the Peak District’s best Sunday lunch.

This time, we’re turning our attention to something a little sweeter...🍦

We’re looking for the Peak District’s best ice cream.

It could be a farm shop, an old-fashioned parlour, a village café, homemade gelato or the place you always insist on stopping after a walk.

Everyone who nominates will be entered into a prize draw to win £200.

The winning business will also receive a £200 donation to a charity of their choice ❤️

Nominations are now open and will close in a few weeks before we reveal the shortlist.

Nominate here: https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/readers-choice

#peakdistrict #derbyshire #icecream #visitpeakdistrict #thegoodlifelist

It’s back! Reader’s Choice is here...

Last time, more than 1,000 of you nominated and voted to crown @thesycamoreparwich as the home of the Peak District’s best Sunday lunch.

This time, we’re turning our attention to something a little sweeter...🍦

We’re looking for the Peak District’s best ice cream.

It could be a farm shop, an old-fashioned parlour, a village café, homemade gelato or the place you always insist on stopping after a walk.

Everyone who nominates will be entered into a prize draw to win £200.

The winning business will also receive a £200 donation to a charity of their choice ❤️

Nominations are now open and will close in a few weeks before we reveal the shortlist.

Nominate here: https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/readers-choice

#peakdistrict #derbyshire #icecream #visitpeakdistrict #thegoodlifelist

We have a winner! 🏆

Over the past few weeks, more than 1,000 of you voted to crown your favourite Sunday lunch in the Peak District.

The votes have been counted and we’re so excited to announce that @thesycamoreparwich is officially your Reader’s Choice Winner 2026! 🥳

One of the things we wanted these awards to be about was giving something back too, so instead of a trophy, The Good Life List will be making a £200 donation to a charity of the team’s choice. ❤️

A huge congratulations to everyone at The Sycamore Inn, and thank you to every single person who nominated and voted. The response has completely exceeded our expectations, and I think it’s safe to say we’ll be back with another Readers’ Choice Award very soon...

Congratulations, Sycamore Inn! 🥂

#peakdistrict #sundaylunch #supportlocal #visitpeakdistrict #thegoodlifelist

We have a winner! 🏆

Over the past few weeks, more than 1,000 of you voted to crown your favourite Sunday lunch in the Peak District.

The votes have been counted and we’re so excited to announce that @thesycamoreparwich is officially your Reader’s Choice Winner 2026! 🥳

One of the things we wanted these awards to be about was giving something back too, so instead of a trophy, The Good Life List will be making a £200 donation to a charity of the team’s choice. ❤️

A huge congratulations to everyone at The Sycamore Inn, and thank you to every single person who nominated and voted. The response has completely exceeded our expectations, and I think it’s safe to say we’ll be back with another Readers’ Choice Award very soon...

Congratulations, Sycamore Inn! 🥂

#peakdistrict #sundaylunch #supportlocal #visitpeakdistrict #thegoodlifelist

Love a Peak District day out but not so keen on melting over lunch? 🥵

We’ve pulled together some of our favourite places to escape the heat, including those that are fully air conditioned (yes, you read that right!)

Might be a good one to save this week with temperatures rocketing towards the high twenties ☀️

Find the guide here: https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/best-peak-district-pubs-restaurants-to-beat-the-heat

#peakdistrict #heatwave #visitpeakdistrict #derbyshire #thegoodlifelist

Love a Peak District day out but not so keen on melting over lunch? 🥵

We’ve pulled together some of our favourite places to escape the heat, including those that are fully air conditioned (yes, you read that right!)

Might be a good one to save this week with temperatures rocketing towards the high twenties ☀️

Find the guide here: https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/best-peak-district-pubs-restaurants-to-beat-the-heat

#peakdistrict #heatwave #visitpeakdistrict #derbyshire #thegoodlifelist

It looks like we’ve got another scorcher of a week coming up so naturally our thoughts have turned to milkshakes. Weirdly enough though, they’re quite difficult to find in the Peak District!

So we’ve gone hunting and pulled together a list of our favourites (plus a couple we need to try - we’re looking at you @fcoffeeuk 👀)

A couple of these are a smidge across the border but we think you’ll forgive us.

Tag any we’ve missed in the comments - would love to see any summer shake photos too! Full guide is here: https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/where-to-find-the-best-milkshakes-in-the-peak-district-in-2026

#peakdistrict #milkshake #derbyshire #visitpeakdistrict #thegoodlifelist

It looks like we’ve got another scorcher of a week coming up so naturally our thoughts have turned to milkshakes. Weirdly enough though, they’re quite difficult to find in the Peak District!

So we’ve gone hunting and pulled together a list of our favourites (plus a couple we need to try - we’re looking at you @fcoffeeuk 👀)

A couple of these are a smidge across the border but we think you’ll forgive us.

Tag any we’ve missed in the comments - would love to see any summer shake photos too! Full guide is here: https://www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/where-to-find-the-best-milkshakes-in-the-peak-district-in-2026

#peakdistrict #milkshake #derbyshire #visitpeakdistrict #thegoodlifelist

We don’t have a McDonald’s in the Peak
District but no fear - we reckon that we’ve got something better!

Chicken nuggets and Big Macs still a bit trickier 😬🍔

If you’d rather sit in a cafe or restaurant, we’ve conveniently pulled together a list of the best places to buy an ice cream milkshake in the national park.

Have a gander here: https:// www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/ where-to-find-the-best-milkshakes-in-the-peak-district-in-2026

#peakdistrict #milkshakes #countrylife #derbyshire #thegoodlifelist

We don’t have a McDonald’s in the Peak
District but no fear - we reckon that we’ve got something better!

Chicken nuggets and Big Macs still a bit trickier 😬🍔

If you’d rather sit in a cafe or restaurant, we’ve conveniently pulled together a list of the best places to buy an ice cream milkshake in the national park.

Have a gander here: https:// www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/article/ where-to-find-the-best-milkshakes-in-the-peak-district-in-2026

#peakdistrict #milkshakes #countrylife #derbyshire #thegoodlifelist

We had forgotten this was on as part of Bakewell carnival week but sooo glad we stumbled across it!

Another reason why we love the Peak District.

We felt cold 🥶 just watching these amazing rafters…

but they looked like they could have
been wading around in the balmy waters of the Med some of them were even channeling that vibe with palm trees and other beachy accoutrements!) An impressive effort.

Next thing in our diary? The wheelbarrow and welly race...😅🤔

#peakdistrict #bakewell #derbyshire #countrylife #countrylifestyle

We had forgotten this was on as part of Bakewell carnival week but sooo glad we stumbled across it!

Another reason why we love the Peak District.

We felt cold 🥶 just watching these amazing rafters…

but they looked like they could have
been wading around in the balmy waters of the Med some of them were even channeling that vibe with palm trees and other beachy accoutrements!) An impressive effort.

Next thing in our diary? The wheelbarrow and welly race...😅🤔

#peakdistrict #bakewell #derbyshire #countrylife #countrylifestyle

Summer has barely got started and we’ve already had some of the most fantastically exciting restaurant, bar and cafe openings here in the Peak District! Plenty more to come as well ❤️

Have you visited any of these new arrivals yet? Any others we should know about? ☺️

#peakdistrict #newrestaurant #derbyshire #cafe #thegoodlifelist

Summer has barely got started and we’ve already had some of the most fantastically exciting restaurant, bar and cafe openings here in the Peak District! Plenty more to come as well ❤️

Have you visited any of these new arrivals yet? Any others we should know about? ☺️

#peakdistrict #newrestaurant #derbyshire #cafe #thegoodlifelist

Best Sunday lunch in the Peak District?

This is our shortlist for the Good Life List Reader’s Choice Best Sunday Lunch in the Peak District competition - as voted for by readers. Open for one week only. Who’s your choice?

- The Tickled Trout
- The Peacock at Barlow
- The Maynard
- The Sycamore Inn at Parwich

You can also vote here: www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/readers-choice

#peakdistrict #sundaylunch #pubs #roastdinner #thegoodlifelist

Best Sunday lunch in the Peak District?

This is our shortlist for the Good Life List Reader’s Choice Best Sunday Lunch in the Peak District competition - as voted for by readers. Open for one week only. Who’s your choice?

- The Tickled Trout
- The Peacock at Barlow
- The Maynard
- The Sycamore Inn at Parwich

You can also vote here: www.thegoodlifelist.co.uk/readers-choice

#peakdistrict #sundaylunch #pubs #roastdinner #thegoodlifelist

You might know that we’ve been running our first ever Reader’s Choice competition this month - the first nomination has been for Best Sunday Lunch in the Peak District!

We will share the shortlist soon. The venue with the most votes will be crowned the champion of Sunday lunches! ❤️

In the meantime, if anyone knows Lauren Cooke, please let her know we have drawn her from the nominators and she has won £200! (Don’t worry, we’ll email her too) ☺️

Thanks for all the votes guys, has been so lovely to see you backing your locals 🥰

#peakdistrict #sundaylunch #bestpub #derbyshire #roast

You might know that we’ve been running our first ever Reader’s Choice competition this month - the first nomination has been for Best Sunday Lunch in the Peak District!

We will share the shortlist soon. The venue with the most votes will be crowned the champion of Sunday lunches! ❤️

In the meantime, if anyone knows Lauren Cooke, please let her know we have drawn her from the nominators and she has won £200! (Don’t worry, we’ll email her too) ☺️

Thanks for all the votes guys, has been so lovely to see you backing your locals 🥰

#peakdistrict #sundaylunch #bestpub #derbyshire #roast

Have you nominated your favourite place in the Peak District for Sunday lunch yet? We’ll be closing nominations tomorrow night and one lucky reader will win £200 🥳

What would you spend it on? A meal out or something else?

Vote here: thegoodlifelist.co.uk/readers-choice ❤️

#sundaylunch #peakdistrict #competition #bestsundayroast #thegoodlifelist

Have you nominated your favourite place in the Peak District for Sunday lunch yet? We’ll be closing nominations tomorrow night and one lucky reader will win £200 🥳

What would you spend it on? A meal out or something else?

Vote here: thegoodlifelist.co.uk/readers-choice ❤️

#sundaylunch #peakdistrict #competition #bestsundayroast #thegoodlifelist

For this week’s The Good Life List review we are at The Charleston in Bakewell, the much-anticipated new opening inside the town’s former bank.

On the table this week: spicy margaritas, tea-smoked duck Benedicts, a chicken waffle sandwich with coffee and bacon jam, velvet banquettes, Art Deco glamour and a bathroom that’s attracting almost as much attention as the food!

The full review is now live on The Good Life List. Link in bio.

@thecharlestonbakewell

#bakewell #thecharleston #brunch #restaurantreview #thegoodlifelist

For this week’s The Good Life List review we are at The Charleston in Bakewell, the much-anticipated new opening inside the town’s former bank.

On the table this week: spicy margaritas, tea-smoked duck Benedicts, a chicken waffle sandwich with coffee and bacon jam, velvet banquettes, Art Deco glamour and a bathroom that’s attracting almost as much attention as the food!

The full review is now live on The Good Life List. Link in bio.

@thecharlestonbakewell

#bakewell #thecharleston #brunch #restaurantreview #thegoodlifelist

Could you eat an entire 12-slice Bakewell Tart in 45 minutes? 🥧😳

A new challenge has launched at @bakewelltartshop ahead of National Bakewell Tart Day (Wednesday 24th June)

Even Guinness World Record holder @shutkeverofficial admitted there came a point where she was “up to here with cake” 😂

Think you could beat 25:51?

Plus, 100 FREE Bakewell Tarts will be given away outside the shop on National Bakewell Tart Day.

Would you have a go?

Watch the full video here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ows9GUZfyQ&ra=m

If you want to take on the challenge, get in touch with The Bakewell Tart Shop!

#peakdistrict #derbyshire #foodchallenge #bakewelltart #nationalbakewelltartday

Could you eat an entire 12-slice Bakewell Tart in 45 minutes? 🥧😳

A new challenge has launched at @bakewelltartshop ahead of National Bakewell Tart Day (Wednesday 24th June)

Even Guinness World Record holder @shutkeverofficial admitted there came a point where she was “up to here with cake” 😂

Think you could beat 25:51?

Plus, 100 FREE Bakewell Tarts will be given away outside the shop on National Bakewell Tart Day.

Would you have a go?

Watch the full video here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ows9GUZfyQ&ra=m

If you want to take on the challenge, get in touch with The Bakewell Tart Shop!

#peakdistrict #derbyshire #foodchallenge #bakewelltart #nationalbakewelltartday

For this week’s review on The Good Life List, we walked across the fields to The Packhorse Inn in Little Longstone for a Father’s Day dinner.

This lovely meal started with Korean BBQ chicken tacos, followed by bavette steak with chimichurri, house fries and tenderstem broccoli, before finishing with lemon and elderflower polenta cake and blackcurrant sorbet.

There was also an excellent Derbyshire lamb porchetta special, a very good cheeseburger from the children’s menu, a couple of games of Uno, a glass of New Zealand sauvignon blanc and the most beautiful walk home through the Peak District on the longest day of the year.

Link to the full review in bio.

@packhorselongstone

#restaurantreview #peakdistrict #pubs #sundaydinner #bestpubs

For this week’s review on The Good Life List, we walked across the fields to The Packhorse Inn in Little Longstone for a Father’s Day dinner.

This lovely meal started with Korean BBQ chicken tacos, followed by bavette steak with chimichurri, house fries and tenderstem broccoli, before finishing with lemon and elderflower polenta cake and blackcurrant sorbet.

There was also an excellent Derbyshire lamb porchetta special, a very good cheeseburger from the children’s menu, a couple of games of Uno, a glass of New Zealand sauvignon blanc and the most beautiful walk home through the Peak District on the longest day of the year.

Link to the full review in bio.

@packhorselongstone

#restaurantreview #peakdistrict #pubs #sundaydinner #bestpubs

Happy Father’s Day - to the twirlers, the sand castle makers, the BBQ kings, the tent putter uppers, the piggy back givers and the hand holders.

To the dads, step dads, grandads and anyone else that is a father figure in a child’s life. We love you ❤️

#fathersday #loveyoudad #dad #parents #dadlife

Happy Father’s Day - to the twirlers, the sand castle makers, the BBQ kings, the tent putter uppers, the piggy back givers and the hand holders.

To the dads, step dads, grandads and anyone else that is a father figure in a child’s life. We love you ❤️

#fathersday #loveyoudad #dad #parents #dadlife

Am I the only Peak District parent who struggles to find a babysitter? 😅

Visitors must struggle with it as well?

Anyway, I’ve decided to do something about it!

I’m exploring the idea of a Peak District Babysitter Network to help connect families with trusted babysitters, nannies and childcare professionals.

If you’re a parent, babysitter, nanny, teaching assistant, nursery worker or childcare professional, I’d love to hear from you.

Would you use something like this?

Let me know below or register your interest via thegoodlifelist.co.uk/peak-district-babysitter-network

#peakdistrict #derbyshire #derbyshiremum #babysitter #mumlife

Am I the only Peak District parent who struggles to find a babysitter? 😅

Visitors must struggle with it as well?

Anyway, I’ve decided to do something about it!

I’m exploring the idea of a Peak District Babysitter Network to help connect families with trusted babysitters, nannies and childcare professionals.

If you’re a parent, babysitter, nanny, teaching assistant, nursery worker or childcare professional, I’d love to hear from you.

Would you use something like this?

Let me know below or register your interest via thegoodlifelist.co.uk/peak-district-babysitter-network

#peakdistrict #derbyshire #derbyshiremum #babysitter #mumlife

What is everyone in the Peak District talking about at the moment?

No, it’s not that Keir Starmer is hanging on by the skin of his teeth 😬

It’s that you can now catch an Uber in the Peak District!

I bumbled across this bit of knowledge when trying to figure out how the heck to get to and from @thecharlestonbakewell when it opens in Bakewell next week and half the world will be doing the same 😂

Thanks to @legacysilverware for the heads up and @uberuk for being here ❤️ The cocktail drinkers and beer lovers of the Peaks thank you.

#peakdistrict #uber #bakewell #countrylife #visitpeakdistrict

What is everyone in the Peak District talking about at the moment?

No, it’s not that Keir Starmer is hanging on by the skin of his teeth 😬

It’s that you can now catch an Uber in the Peak District!

I bumbled across this bit of knowledge when trying to figure out how the heck to get to and from @thecharlestonbakewell when it opens in Bakewell next week and half the world will be doing the same 😂

Thanks to @legacysilverware for the heads up and @uberuk for being here ❤️ The cocktail drinkers and beer lovers of the Peaks thank you.

#peakdistrict #uber #bakewell #countrylife #visitpeakdistrict

I feel like the District might slowly be turning me vegetarian…😬😂

Just me??

#peakdistrict #countrylife #farmlife #countryside #thegoodlifelist

I feel like the District might slowly be turning me vegetarian…😬😂

Just me??

#peakdistrict #countrylife #farmlife #countryside #thegoodlifelist

With @wimbledon starting later this week, it got us wondering.

You have £500,000. Which are you choosing? Wimbledon or the Peak District?

Ok, go.

#peakdistrict #dreamhomes #cottage #buyingahouse #thegoodlifelist

With @wimbledon starting later this week, it got us wondering.

You have £500,000. Which are you choosing? Wimbledon or the Peak District?

Ok, go.

#peakdistrict #dreamhomes #cottage #buyingahouse #thegoodlifelist

One of our favourite things about June in the Peak District.

All winter, our dry stone walls wear little more than moss and lichen. Then summer arrives and every crack seems to burst into life 🌸

What’s your favourite sign that summer has arrived?

#peakdistrict #britishsummer #derbyshire #peakdistrictlife #thegoodlifelist

One of our favourite things about June in the Peak District.

All winter, our dry stone walls wear little more than moss and lichen. Then summer arrives and every crack seems to burst into life 🌸

What’s your favourite sign that summer has arrived?

#peakdistrict #britishsummer #derbyshire #peakdistrictlife #thegoodlifelist

We’ve just published our guide to the best sweet shops in the Peak District (over at thegoodlifelist.co.uk).

But before you read it, we need your opinion…

What’s the best sweet ever made?

Lemon Sherbets? Flying Saucers? Cola Cubes? Black Jacks (btw 🤢)? Strawberry Bon Bons?

We’re all for the Cola Cubes but prepared to be proven wrong.

👇🏻 Tell us your choice below and we’ll send a bag of sweets to a random follower! ❤️

#peakdistrict #derbyshire #sweets #pickandmix #thegoodlifelist

We’ve just published our guide to the best sweet shops in the Peak District (over at thegoodlifelist.co.uk).

But before you read it, we need your opinion…

What’s the best sweet ever made?

Lemon Sherbets? Flying Saucers? Cola Cubes? Black Jacks (btw 🤢)? Strawberry Bon Bons?

We’re all for the Cola Cubes but prepared to be proven wrong.

👇🏻 Tell us your choice below and we’ll send a bag of sweets to a random follower! ❤️

#peakdistrict #derbyshire #sweets #pickandmix #thegoodlifelist

A sweet shop in Baslow challenges us not to react to their sourest sweets and we couldn’t resist.

We failed. Spectacularly!

Huge thanks to the gorgeous @sweetgenesbaslow for supplying the challenge. What a fun idea ☺️❤️

📍Baslow, Peak District

Have you ever tried a sour sweet challenge?

#peakdistrict #sweetshop #sour #challengeaccepted #thegoodlifelist

A sweet shop in Baslow challenges us not to react to their sourest sweets and we couldn’t resist.

We failed. Spectacularly!

Huge thanks to the gorgeous @sweetgenesbaslow for supplying the challenge. What a fun idea ☺️❤️

📍Baslow, Peak District

Have you ever tried a sour sweet challenge?

#peakdistrict #sweetshop #sour #challengeaccepted #thegoodlifelist

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