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Cool River Cafe & Patisserie

Cool River Cafe & Patisserie
Cafe and coffee shop in Matlock
Olde Englishe Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3SX
Opening hours: 10am - 4pm (Tue - Sun), closed (Mon)
 Vegetarian  Vegan  Gluten Free  Open Sunday
coffee

Great freshly ground coffee from Caféology (ethically sourced)

taste

Perhaps the best patisserie in the Peak District? Try their take of the Bakewell tart, it's exceptional!

selection

Huge selection of patisseries and cakes to choose from, aswell as a large savoury menu with daily specials

value

Cappuccino (£2.75), tea (£2.15), sancwiches (£6.95), toasted teacake (£2.95), full English breakfast (£10)

storage

No bike racks nearby but there's plenty of space around the outdoor seating

groups

Limited number of in and outdoor seating, large groups should book ahead

location

Matlock is set in the south 'White Peak' area of the Peak District, the ideal pitstop for a mid cycle sugar fix or enroute to the northern Peak District area

Region
Derbyshire Peak District
Iced Bakewell tart patisserie
Bakewell tart patisserie
Iced Bakewell tart patisserie
Apricot patisserie
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A hidden gem in the southern Peak District, an independent café & patisserie serving up exceptional homemade patisseries and cakes, in addition to great coffee and savoury menu options. We loved their take of the Bakewell tart in addition to the splendid cannolis :).

Our photos really don’t do any justice to their cakes, therefore be sure to give them a visit, especially when tackling one of the many climbs around Matlock – we can highly recommend our Matlock Top 10 circular route!

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38 miles /  5770 ft /  Circular
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Matlock is steeped in road cycling climb history, with infamous ascents including Sydnope Hill, Riber Road and Rowsley Bar. The Matlock Top 10 cycle route is a hilly one and has 10 large ascents (some at 20% in places) all tightly packed into just a 38 miles.
DerbyshirePeak District Circular RouteHillyRoadScenic
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8 miles /  32 ft /  Circular
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A popular, family-friendly, flat and traffic-free 8 mile cycle and walking route within the Peak District National Park, set along the disused railway between Buxton and Bakewell. With viaducts, tunnels, escarpements, former stations and lime kilns along the way there's something to see for everyone.
DerbyshirePeak District Circular RouteFamily FriendlyMTBScenic
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53 miles /  4900 ft /  Circular
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A road cycling classic in the heart of the Peak District. With gruelling climbs including the famous Winnats Pass, scenic views, quaint villages and sweeping decents this 50 miler has it all.
DerbyshirePeak District Circular RouteHillyRoadScenic
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64 miles /  7100 ft /  Circular
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Perhaps one of my favourite rides! Taking in the limestone valleys and climbs of the south/west Peak District National Park, cycling along quiet roads boasting glorious views.
CheshireDerbyshirePeak DistrictStaffordshire Circular RouteHillyRoadScenic
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8 miles /  1178 ft
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A family friendly route through the valleys of the River Hamps and Manifold along the former railway line. See the spectacular Thor's cafe and finish with a great slice of cake and coffee!
DerbyshirePeak DistrictStaffordshire Family FriendlyMTBRoadScenic
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