Some of the best driving roads in England are in the Peak District. The Snake Pass over to Ladybower, the Cat and Fiddle to Macclesfield, Winnats Pass into Castleton, the Goyt Valley and the long sweep down to Bakewell.
If you’d rather do them in something special, SK Executive Chauffeurs, a local firm from Disley, can collect you from Danes Cottage for a half-day or full-day chauffeured drive in a supercar or Rolls-Royce. Range Rovers too, for the wetter months.
A half-day loop we’d suggest: Chapel-en-le-Frith to Winnats Pass, Castleton (coffee), Hope Valley to Ladybower, back over the Snake Pass. About 40 miles and two hours of driving, plus stops.
Or make a day of it: Chapel-en-le-Frith to Winnats Pass, Castleton (coffee), then the long sweep down through Hathersage and past Chatsworth to Bakewell for lunch. Back up the Hope Valley to Ladybower and home over the Snake Pass via Glossop. Or, for something different, return via Buxton with a detour over the Cat and Fiddle. About 70 miles and three and a half hours of driving, plus stops.
Cars they can arrange:
They also run a chauffeur service in Mercedes E, S and V Class cars (the V Class seats up to seven, or six with luggage) for days out and Manchester Airport transfers. They’ll meet you in arrivals, and take you door to door.
Book direct on 07770 303247 (or via WhatsApp) or at skexecutivecarhire.co.uk, and mention Danes Cottage. Give them a few days’ notice for supercars, which are hired in for the booking.
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