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Matlock Bath, Derbyshire , England

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Heights of Abraham. This is located in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire.

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• Photos of The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
No visit to Matlock Bath would be complete without a trip on the famous cable cars.
The cable car was opened in 1984. The journey is 568 metres long and climbs 169 metres.
The steel cable is a continuous loop 1,136m long and 40.2mm thick. There are 12 cable cars (four groups of three) made from glass reinforced plastic.
Cars are connected to the cable by a bracket which is bent so that the cars hang at the correct angle at all times. The cable car was designed and manufactured by Pomagalski of Grenoble, France.

Once you have reached the top there are many things to do. Aside from the marvelous views there is.....
High Falls gift shop, Great Masson Cavern, Treetops Centre, Summit bar and restaurant, Victoria Prospect Tower, Play and picnic areas, Great Rutland Cavern-Nestus Mine.

If you are scared of heights but would like to see what you are missing then the photos on this page should be well received. It is possible to get to the top by foot using the East or West lodge pedestrian trials, due to the steepness of the hillside the path has to meander back and forth so this will take a bit longer than using the cable cars.

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Photo Description : The cable cars
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-01
Exact Map location : Click HERE
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : Two sets of cable cars cross the magnificent gorge in Matlock Bath.
Photo Description : Close up of cable cars.
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-02
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is a close up view of the two sets of cable cars as they pass each other above the A6.
Photo Description : The cable car base station
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-03
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : Here we can see a set of three cars as they set off on the journey from the base station.


The next set of images were taken from the cable car, some were taken on the way up and others on the way down. Those observant amongst you will know that they are mixed together. When traveling up you are on the Matlock side, on the way down you are on the Matlock Bath side. If you have the whole cable car to yourself then you will get great views from both sides.
Photo Description : The Cable car trip 1
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-04
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : The wonderful views across the Derbyshire Countryside.
Photo Description : The Cable car trip 2
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-05
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is the A6 towards Matlock. Notice the Canoe course markers on the River Derwent.
Photo Description : The Cable car trip 3
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-06
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is the view looking down to the cable car base station when part way up.
On the hill above you can see Riber Castle.
Photo Description : The Cable car trip 4
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-07
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : Cable cars about to pass each other.
Photo Description : The Cable car trip 5
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-08
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is one of two points when the sets of cars pass each other, In the gap between the cars you can see North parade in Matlock Bath as well as Gulliver's Kingdom up on the hill.
Photo Description : The Cable car trip 6
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-09
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : Almost at the top now !
The worst part of the journey is when the cable car runs over the wheels of these support pylons as it makes the car vibrate.


The next set of images were taken at the top of the Heights of Abraham.
Photo Description : Prospect Tower
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-10
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is Victoria Prospect Tower. It was completed in 1844. Built to take advantage of the panoramic views, it also provided work for the unemployed at the time who used both ingenuity and local stone in its construction. It stands 12.2 Metres (40ft) high and has 52 steps.
Photo Description : Inside Prospect Tower
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-11
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is a view looking down on the spiral staircase inside the tower. Notice how there is no central column and also the steps are only wide enough at the outside of the tower.
You need to be very careful when climbing or descending this tower for these reasons otherwise you will fall all the way down to the bottom !
Photo Description : View from top Prospect Tower 1
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-12
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : The views from the top of the tower are stunning. This is a view of Matlock from the top of the tower.
Photo Description : View from top Prospect Tower 2
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-13
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is Riber Castle, It was designed and built by John Smedley in 1862 as his residence. It remained derelict for many years until in the 1960's it was used as a wildlife park, unfortunately this closed in October 2000.

Photo Description : Woodland Walk
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-14
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is the path on the woodland walk upto Tinker's shaft (old lead mine shaft)
Photo Description : View from Dolomite outcrops
Image Reference No. : DP-070504HEIGHTSOF-15
Date photo taken : 7th May 2004
Other Information : This is the type of glorious view you get after you walk up the hill to the Dolomite Outcrops.

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