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M & C COLLECTION OF HISTORIC MOTORCYCLES THE FEATURE This fascinating collection of historic motorcycles and motor memoribilia and has been assembled by Peter Mather and Phil Crosby of Bakewell. It is a must visit for the motorcycle enthusiasts, but the colourful and interesting display will also appeal to many people who have never even ridden a motorbike.
The motorcycles are complimented by an absorbing collection of period motor and motorcycling memorabilia is displayed to form a 'Walk down memory lane' theme for the older visitors and a peek into the past for the younger generation.
THE DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE AND THE PEAK DISTRICT GUIDE
Provides a wide range of features with heritage trails and detailed countryside walks, through some of the most scenically attractive countryside in the UK.
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M & C COLLECTION OF HISTORIC MOTORCYCLES Located Tannery House, Matlock Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, the collection is open to the public from 11am - 5pm , Bank Holidays and summer weekends. Parties/groups are welcome at other times by prior arrangement. Call Phil Crosby on (01629 815011) for more info. Website: www.mccollection.net Registered Charity No. 1049389.
Small admission charge. All proceeds for the benefit of Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport. BAKEWELL FEATURE Set in an enviable location on the banks of the River Wye, in the heart of the Peak District, is the picturesque old market town of Bakewell.
Visitors flock to Bakewell in the summer, to shop and explore its many nooks and cranies, to admire its fine buildings, or just relax and feed the ducks by the lovely, clear, sparkling waters of the River Wye. BAKEWELL WALK This is an exhilarating walk through high pastures and woodland returning along the Monsal Trail to Bakewell’s former railway station. You join The Monsal Trail at Coombs Road viaduct, the eastern terminal of the trail. The Peak National Park, following the closure of The Midland Railway in 1968, established the footpath.
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