Matlock Peak District Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham    

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Take a spectacular cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham, an award-winning hilltop park. Your cable car ticket gives you free admission to all the …

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Nov 2, 2024
VERY OVERPRICED - if you are even SLIGHTLY disabled don't bother! The short cable car ride is pretty ok but not worth £28.50 for an adult. At the top you do have a good view over the countryside but … Full review by Paul T
Nov 1, 2024
We had a wonderful time at the Heights of Abraham, the cave tours were great. Big thank you to the girls in the ticket office, especially Lily who was very understanding and helpful. Full review by EmerahlFires
Oct 31, 2024
Great visit - plenty to do. Pre-booked tickets online so could quickly join queue. Cable cars nice and clean and a smooth journey up and down with great views. Masson cavern tour was excellent - Jo… Full review by YorkshireRHK
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Questions & answers

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Is there transport to the summit?
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Yes, there is a cable car included in the ticket
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My grandson ages six months would he be able to go in the cable car
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Yes, All they will do is check that he is safe with you and the doors close automatically and can't be opened from the inside.
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Answer by Andrew C · Aug 7, 2024
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Are all of the things included in the ticket (caves, playground etc.) at the top of the cable car or bottom? A group want to …
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Are all of the things included in the ticket (caves, playground etc.) at the top of the cable car or bottom? A group want to go but one is afraid of heights and wouldn’t do the cable car- would it be a waste them coming? Thanks in advance for any advice :)
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YEs it is all included as Daniel said. There is a way up on foot, though not with a car. I am told it is a very steep path.
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Will the cable cars not run if it’s windy?
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Under H & S and their risk assessments they will have a cut off at a certain wind speed, common sense surely
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Can you walk up instead of taking the cable car?
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Hi jadex17 I am pretty sure that you can't, your ticket includes entrance and ride on the cable car. regards, john
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Answer by john h · Mar 22, 2023
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Frequently asked questions

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Are you still open if it's wet?
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Yes. There are undercover exhibitions, galleries, shops, dining areas and outdoor shelters at the Heights. The cable cars are also enclosed (with ventilation panels to...
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