A popular hop-on, hop-off open top bus service taking you from Sheffield and Chesterfield into the heart of the Peak District is back.
The Peak Sightseer buses, which take in some of the national park’s most stunning sights and prettiest villages, with commentary provided, are returning from Saturday, May 11.
This year, there are two routes: the red route, running every 30 minutes and including stops at Bakewell and Hassop Station, for the Monsal Trail; and the blue route, running hourly between Chatsworth House and Blue John Cavern.
A day ticket, giving you unlimited travel across both routes, costs £9.50 for adults, or £5.50 for under-19s, with a group ticket for up to five people of any age priced £25. You can also get a 48-hour ticket for £18 (£44 for a group of up to five).
There will be buses running directly from Chesterfield and south Sheffield (Lowedges, Woodseats, Abbeydale, Millhouses, Totley, Ecclesall and Fox House) in the morning and back in the evening.
The Sheffield service to Chatsworth House departs from Chesterfield Road South, Lowedges, at 9.38am, stopping on the way, and gets to Chatsworth House at 10.38am, with the return service leaving from Chatsworth House at 5.43pm.
The Sheffield service to Blue John Cavern leaves from Chesterfield Road South, Lowedges, at 8.48am, stopping on the way, and reaching Blue John Cavern at 10.10am. It returns from Blue John Cavern at 5.20pm.
The Peak Sightseer will run daily until October 6, after which it will run on weekends only until Saturday, October 26.
For more details, including the full timetable, visit: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/yorkshire/peak-sightseer.
Below are some of the best villages, walks and attractions you can visit using the Peak Sightseer buses.
This year, there are two routes: the red route, running every 30 minutes and including stops at Bakewell and Hassop Station, for the Monsal Trail; and the blue route, running hourly between Chatsworth House and Blue John Cavern.
![Ashford in the Water is a delightful village in the Peak District. It's home to the medieval Sheepwash Bridge, named by VisitEngland as the country's best place to play Poohsticks. The Peak Sightseer Red route stops here for the Ashford Arms, a charming country pub with 'delicious' food and a solid 4.4/5 rating from more than 350 Google reviews](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZiNjY5MzM1LWJlNjktNGEzOC1hZTZmLWJlNDhkYTE2ZmQ3YTpmNzZlMDU1YS0zZDNlLTQ1YWQtOGI2Yy1mNTIzNDIyMjhkMjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Ashford in the Water
Ashford in the Water is a delightful village in the Peak District. It's home to the medieval Sheepwash Bridge, named by VisitEngland as the country's best place to play Poohsticks. The Peak Sightseer Red route stops here for the Ashford Arms, a charming country pub with 'delicious' food and a solid 4.4/5 rating from more than 350 Google reviews Photo: jason chadwick
![Baslow is a pretty village, set around the banks of the River Derwent, on the northern edge of Chatsworth Park. It is home to a Michelin-recommended restaurant, in Fischers Baslow Hall, as well as a selection of popular pubs, cafés, shops and other restaurants. The Peak Sightseer Blue route stops at Baslow Nether End, where the picturesque Goose Green is located.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/08/10/06/onecms_7691e8d6-427a-48e2-ad83-841f6414c272.JPG.jpg?trim=0,259,0,0&width=800)
6. Baslow
Baslow is a pretty village, set around the banks of the River Derwent, on the northern edge of Chatsworth Park. It is home to a Michelin-recommended restaurant, in Fischers Baslow Hall, as well as a selection of popular pubs, cafés, shops and other restaurants. The Peak Sightseer Blue route stops at Baslow Nether End, where the picturesque Goose Green is located. Photo: National World
![Curbar Edge offers amazing views over Derbyshire's Hope Valley. The Peak Sightseer Blue route stops at Calver Sough for Curbar and walks to Curbar Edge.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/08/10/16/onecms_fdd375f4-ec85-4b52-bb3e-d8e56838fa47.JPG.jpg?trim=0,348,0,0&width=800)
7. Curbar Edge
Curbar Edge offers amazing views over Derbyshire's Hope Valley. The Peak Sightseer Blue route stops at Calver Sough for Curbar and walks to Curbar Edge. Photo: RKH
![Padley Gorge is one of the Peak District's best-loved places, with the water tumbling over mossy rocks making it a scenic spot for a picnic or a paddle on a sunny day. The Peak Sightseer Blue route stops at Grindleford for Padley Gorge and the Longshaw Estate.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/02/11/10/onecms_77a46fe7-fdb5-4989-b02e-814b4f8470d9.JPG.jpg?trim=0,233,0,0&width=800)
8. Padley Gorge
Padley Gorge is one of the Peak District's best-loved places, with the water tumbling over mossy rocks making it a scenic spot for a picnic or a paddle on a sunny day. The Peak Sightseer Blue route stops at Grindleford for Padley Gorge and the Longshaw Estate. Photo: National World