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Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath

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Head to the Heights of Abraham for vistas of the Peak District and to tour the show caverns at the top. You can reach the Hilltop Park via a cable car, which rises 169 m (554 ft). Once at the top, you'll have expansive views over the surrounding verdant region. Take a tour of the Masson Cavern and the Rutland Cavern, which both served as mineral mines, and walk through woodlands containing trees that are hundreds of years old. The Vista Bar & Restaurant at the top offers both fine local food and fine local views. Your ticket includes admission to the Hilltop Park and the caverns. Using our international travel planner, Matlock attractions like Heights of Abraham can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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Rachel M

August 20, 2017

Lovely tour guides - amazing views and great experience. Don't take the cable car back - walk it's fabulous more »
hotellover1970

August 20, 2017

Great visit. Plenty to see and do. Our children enjoyed the caves but be warned there are a LOT of steps to climb along the way. You need to be physically fit for it. Great views but again be warned o... more »
adrianginger

August 20, 2017

Loved our visit to the Heights of Abraham today! Weather was decent & following a tip from the guy working at the Black Cat cafe, we parked at Matlock train station & took two minute journey to Matloc... more »

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