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Elvaston Castle - Peak District Walk
Sunday 29th June 2014
An evening stroll around the grounds of Elvaston Castle.
Start: Lay-by Elvaston (SK 4013 3242)
Route: Elvaston - Elvaston Castle - Thulston - Elvaston
Distance: 2.75 miles Ascent: 12 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 30 mins
Terrain: Quiet roads and clear paths
Weather: Warm
Pub Visited: Harrington Arms, Thulston Ale Drunk: St Austell, Tribute
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Leaving the road we head along the tree-lined track around the edge of the estate.
![The Lake The Lake](2014-06-29/lake.jpg)
The view of the lake is disappointing.
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The gardens around the estate appear to be between seasons.
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Some interesting carvings as we leave the woods behind.
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More carvings.
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A pretty looking building.
![Knott Garden Knott Garden](2014-06-29/knotts.jpg)
The knott garden is well maintained.
![Elvaston Castle Elvaston Castle](2014-06-29/elv.jpg)
The 'castle' isn't as well maintained.
![Golden Gates Golden Gates](2014-06-29/gates.jpg)
Approaching the Golden Gates.
![Golden Gates Golden Gates](2014-06-29/gates1.jpg)
A closer look at the gates.
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The path talkes us across the field and into the village of Thulston.
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