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The limestone crags of High Tor tower over the River Derwent and this is one of the most spectacular scenes in the county. This winter scene reflects Ebenezer Rhodes description, written almost 180 years ago. "This stupendous cliff ... to which the mass of wood, and the deep silent stream that lay enveloped in a dark shadow in the dale below, formed an imposing contrast" (Rhodes[1]). The valley is at its narrowest here, and the equally high Masson hill towers above the opposite side of the valley. A century or more ago High Tor was known as Eagle Crag because Fish Eagles used to nest here. The iron and wood suspension bridge shown has now been demolished. High Tor is popular with climbers and they are to be seen scaling the rock face almost every weekend. The Derwent cuts through solid rock at this point and canoeists practice obstacle courses here, though more restful types of boating can be enjoyed in the centre of Matlock Bath. |
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Photograph, part of the Frank Clay collection, and additional information provided by and © Ann Andrews Intended for personal use only Image and text originally part of derbyspics.htm and later derbys.htm that were elsewhere on this website |
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References: [1] Rhodes, Ebenezer (1824) "Peak Scenery" pub. London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, Paternoster Row |
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