Glossop is hot on their heels.This market town on the far side of Ashton sits just over the Greater Manchester border in Derbyshire.In terms of scenery, it doesn't get much better than this - the town is in the foothills of the Peak District, the stone cottages of Old Glossop peppering its hills and valleys.While its appeal to those seeking green space is obvious, it's only in recent years that the food and drink scene has created an after-dark pull to match.Now visitors will find everything from traditional pubs to small plates, craft beer straight from the brewery to vegetarian cafes influenced by South-East Asia.There's Howard Town Brewery with its taproom outside, The Globe pub serving vegan dishes for only a few pounds, Harvey.
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