The neighbourhood of Buxton abounds in the most wild and romantic scenery--steep rocks, dark chasms, and wooded hills, mixed in delightful confusion. Among the favourite places of resort are Ashwood Dale, with its famous Lover's Leap rock; Shirbrook Dale, with its fissure and cascade; Diamond Hill, so called from the quartz crystals or "Buxton diamonds" found there; Chee Tor, a huge limestone rock 350 feet high, which rises sheer from the bed of the Wye, washing its base; and Axe Edge, 2-1/2 miles from Buxton, rising to a height of 1800 feet above the level of the sea. From this point, in clear weather, a marvellous view is obtained, embracing the mountains of North Wales to the westward and Lincoln Cathedral to the eastward. From the sides of this rock issue four rivers in opposite directions--the Dove and the Wye, ultimately falling into the Humber, and the Dane and the Goyle, tributaries of the Mersey. The view north from Axe Edge extends over countless heights and ridges to The Peak itself, the highest point of all. Another famous resort on account of its remarkable view is the Cat and Fiddle Inn, on the Macclesfield Road, 5 miles from Buxton. [Illustration: _Photochrom Co., Ltd._ CASTLETON PEAK CAVERN.] TEWKESBURY =How to get there.=--Train from Euston. L. and N.W. Railway. =Nearest Station.=--Tewkesbury. =Distance from London.=--171 miles. =Average Time.=--Varies between 4-1/2 to 6 hours. 1st 2nd 3rd =Fares.=--Single 19s. 3d. ... 9s. 6d. Return 33s. 9d. ... 19s. 0d. =Accommodation Obtainable.=--"Swan Hotel," etc. =Alternative Routes.=--Train from Paddington _via_ Gloucester, Great Western Railway. Train from St. Pancras, Midland Railway.