London 2012 Olympic Games

 You may not think it but The Peak District is ideally placed for those visiting the country to enjoy the London 2012 Olympic Games. Whilst most of the events are in the London area, others are spread around the UK, with events taking place in Manchester, Coventry, Newcastle and Cardiff to name but a few.

The Peak District has superb road and rail links and some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. What better way to enjoy the London 2012 Olympic Games than to stay in one of the many wonderfully self catering cottages, hotels or bed & breakfast establishments in The Peak District and commute to the Olympic events.

With so much of the accommodation around London now commanding high premiums for the time of the games, it is reassuring to know that the majority of accommodation in the Peak District is not being increased at all for the duration of the games.

Below is a guide to the road/rail times for some of the venues used:

London Olympic Venues
No of Miles: 144 miles
Car Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Train Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Changing Stations: Derby
Time to Venue from Derby: 1 hour 30 minutes

Old Trafford Venue
Event: Football
No of Miles: 50 miles
Car Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Train Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Changing Stations: Derby and Sheffield
Time to Venue from Derby: 1 hour 50 minutes

Lea Valley White Water Centre
Event: Canoe
No of Miles: 140 miles
Car Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Train Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Changing Stations: Derby, London St Pancras, Tottenham Hale
Time to Venue from Derby: 2 hours 45 minutes

St James Park, Newcastle Olympics Venue
Event: Football
No of Miles: 165 miles
Car Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Train Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Changing stations: Derby
Time to Venue from Derby: 2 hours 35 minute

Millennium stadium, Cardiff Olympics Venue
Event: Football
No of Miles: 170 miles
Car Time: 2 hour 50 minutes
Train Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Changing Stations: Derby
Time to Venue from Derby: 2 hours 50 minutes

Coventry Stadium Olympic Venue 
Event: Football
No of Miles: 65 miles
Car Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Train time: 2 hours 8 minutes
Changing Stations: Derby and Birmingham New Street
Time to Venue from Derby: 1 hour 20 minutes

Eton Dorney, Buckinghamshire Olympics Venue
Event : Rowing
No of Miles: 150 miles
Car Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Train Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Changing stations: Derby and Oxford
Time to Venue from Derby: 2 hours 45 minutes

As you can see, The Peak District really is closer to the London 2012 Olympics than you might think with London just 1.5 hours by train from Derby. Enjoy the Games and The Peaks in the same stay.

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