Ladybower Reservoir is one of three large reservoirs located in the beautiful Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District. It's surrounded by wonderful countryside and, at 5.5 miles, our easy circular walk around part of its shores is a great way to spend a day, especially with a picnic (no barbecues please) or a meal at the nearby Yorkshire Bridge Inn afterwards.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Thor’s Cave
A trip to the magnificent natural cavern of Thor’s Cave is an unforgettable experience for those visiting the beautiful Manifold Valley in the Staffordshire Peak District. The huge arched entrance is set in a steep limestone crag and is easily visible (and quite accessible) from the path below.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Mam Tor
Mam Tor, literally meaning ‘Mother Hill’, is an iconic peak just outside the pretty Peak District village of Castleton in Derbyshire. The views from the top are well worth the walk - taking in the whole of the Hope Valley on one side and the whole of the Edale Valley to Kinder Scout and the Derwent Moors on the other.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Castleton
We believe that a day in the lovely village of Castleton in Derbyshire is a must for all visitors to the Peak District National Park. It’s surrounded by beautiful scenery, nestled in the hills of the Hope Valley, and there’s something here to suit pretty much everyone. There are no less than four impressive show caverns to please adventurous kids of all ages, and visitors who prefer a gentle pace of exploration will enjoy wandering the narrow lanes, browsing the independent shops and sampling the fare in the many tea rooms, restaurants and pubs.
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70 Best Days Out in the Peak District: Chatsworth House
The jewel in the Peak District’s crown, Chatsworth House is a magnificent English country house set in over 1,000 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Bakewell in Derbyshire. There’s more than enough for a full day out here, with plenty to keep the whole family happy.
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Win Hill
Win Hill Peak District Win Hill is a hill north west of Bamford in the Derbyshire Peak District. Its summit is 462 m (1,516 ft) above sea level and it is bounded by the River Derwent to the east, the River Noe to the south west and Ladybower Reservoir to the north, with a ridge running north west linking it to Kinder Scout. The Roman road from Glossop over the Snake Pass crosses the ridge to the north and descends to Hope and the old Roman base of Brough in the Hope Valley, with the Hope Cross, a marker post dating from 1737, at the highest point of the road. On top of Win Hill lies Win Hill Pike, locally known as the Pimple. Win Hill...
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Saving the Song of the Curlew
Saving the Song of the Curlew The whole team at Let's Go Peak District loves curlews ... so much so that we incorporated the curlew into our logo! Their unforgettable, haunting call is the song of the Peak District moors, the herald of Spring after the long winter. And anyone who has ever stood and watched their elegant swoops over the heather and gritstone knows that it's a sight to enchant even the most indifferent heart. But curlew numbers are declining very quickly. In only the last 50 years around 65% of the population throughout England and Scotland has disappeared. The team at Let's Go...
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The Mystery of the Hidden Grave in Ashford-in-the-Water
There is a wealth of hidden history in the Peak District, with so much more than first meets the eye to almost every hill, moor and quiet village lane. At Let's Go Peak District we love sharing the mysterious tales of this area with you, so we're delighted to be collaborating with community heritage group Peak in the Past to bring you more fascinating accounts from the region's history. The Mystery of the Hidden Grave in Ashford-in-the-Water This article was sparked by the memories of Nellie Blundell, a former resident of the Peak District village of Ashford-in-the-Water, recalled when she was in her 90s. It...
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Monsal Head
Monsal Head Peak District Monsal Head is located on the B6465 that runs between Ashford-in-the-Water and Wardlow Mires, and, as such is located on a lovely countryside drive, and is really easy to find when day tripping. Monsal Head, is a cluster of houses, pub and café that seem to be a satellite to the village of Little Longstone (which is also worth a visit), and here you will find fantastic, and dramatic views over the Wye Valley, and the Monsal Trail as it passes over the impressive five arched Headstone Viaduct. This is a classic, not to miss Peak District view which is hugely...
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LIFE in the Ravines partnership project
LIFE in the Ravines partnership project to save woodlands Natural England’s LIFE in the Ravines project is launched today with £5 million of funding. Published 22 December 2020 From: Natural England LIFE in the Ravines partnership project Dovedale in the Peak District Image credit: National Trust The project will restore the ravine woodlands in the Peak District National ParkThe project will tackle ash dieback in the ravines The future of the beautiful ravine woodlands in the Peak District is looking brighter thanks to £5 million in funding. The LIFE in the Ravines partnership project, led by Natural England, will tackle the threat that ash dieback...
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