The very pretty village of Curbar lies on a hillside, perfectly positioned overlooking the River Derwent, sheltering under the mighty gritstone edges of Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge. This is an ancient village, growing at a crossing point of the River Derwent and the packhorse route between Sheffield and Manchester. Bar Road, one of the main roads through the village, is an old Roman packhorse road. The village has an interesting history in more modern times too; the Great Plague came to Curbar in the 1630s, more than 30 years before it broke out in London and in the famous local plague village of...
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Calver
The pretty village of Calver lies on the border between the White Peak and the Dark Peak, situated on the River Derwent and surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. There is evidence that this part of the Derwent Valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and Calver itself is an ancient village, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It is made up of three distinct areas: Calver Bridge, Calver Sough (pronounced ‘Suff’) to the north, and the main village itself. The older part of the main village has a cluster of lovely stone cottages gathered around an ancient village cross. There is also a...
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Miller’s Dale
The small but perfectly formed village of Miller’s Dale lies on the banks of the beautiful River Wye, surrounded by the limestone crags of the White Peak. Miller’s Dale grew with the arrival of the Midland Railway in 1867, which linked Manchester with London. It was a busy community at that time, as a junction on the railway line and a centre for limestone quarrying. Many of the cottages in the village were originally constructed as housing for the railway and quarry workers and their families. The railway closed just over a hundred years later, and the former track has been restored as a pedestrian...
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Birchover, Rowtor Rocks and Nine Ladies Stone Circle
Birchover The pretty village of Birchover lies on the south eastern border of the Peak District National Park. It is a characterful village, surrounded by the most stunning scenery. Although only five miles out of the town of Matlock, it stands amid the most magnificent open moorland that is steeped in history. https://youtu.be/XuT-hKfbWoE Birchover Birchover is an ancient village, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It has a collection of beautiful old cottages, many built of the distinctive pink gritstone from the Stanton Moor quarries located above the village. The village today is small but has a thriving sense of community, with a number...
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Hathersage via Longshaw (8 miles)
Details Distance: 8.7 miles (14 km) Time: 3-4 hours Terrain: Well-made tracks, short stretches of road, some inclines Accessibility: No stiles, kissing gates Start and Finish: SK 23145 81395 - S32 1DD - ///majoring.trend.entitles DOWNLOAD THIS ROUTE AS A PDF Introduction This lovely walk is a little challenging in places but the views are definitely well worth the effort. The route starts and ends in Hathersage, meanders along the River Derwent to Grindleford, onwards and upwards on to Froggatt Edge, through the NT Longshaw Estate, over to Surpise View, and back down into Hathersage. For the most part it follows well-made paths and lanes, although...
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Hollinsclough
Hollinsclough is a small but very pretty village situated between the River Dove and the River Manifold. It is situated in the most stunning landscape, close to the magnificent limestone summits of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill, and also near to the popular beauty spot of Dovedale. The village itself is a historical place, noted in records dating back to the 1650s, when it was named Hollescloughe. In the 18th Century the village was associated with the silk weaving industry, with silk transported via packhorse routes out of the village and on to the mills in Macclesfield. Many of the ancient packhorse bridges still survive...
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Crowdecote
The picturesque hamlet of Crowdecote lies on the River Dove, which divides the Derbyshire Peak District from the Staffordshire Peak District. It is a small place, but very pretty – and situated in the most stunning scenery. An ancient settlement, it is believed that the name comes from Cruda’s Cot, Cruda being a Saxon landowner. Today the hamlet is made up of a cluster of lovely stone cottages and a warm, welcoming pub, aptly named The Pack Horse, located on the charming little packhorse bridge that spans the River Dove. The bridge dates from 1709. Close to the distinctively pointed Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill,...
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Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge is a pretty little town on the western edge of the Peak District, situated on a crossing of the River Goyt. Although it sits outside the boundary of the national park, it is an important gateway town to the beautiful Goyt Valley and has much to offer the visitor. There is plenty to see and do in the area, and Whaley Bridge is surrounded by the most beautiful countryside. The Goyt Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Whaley Bridge has long attracted tourists and outdoors enthusiasts, drawn to it as a base for hiking, running and cycling. There is...
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Beeley
Beeley Village Beeley is a picturesque little village surrounded by beautiful countryside at the southern end of the Chatsworth House Estate, with pretty stone cottages clustered on quiet lanes. One of four villages used primarily for employees of the Chatsworth House Estate (the others being Pilsley, Edensor and Calton Lees), Beeley was purchased by the third Duke of Devonshire in the mid-18th Century. It is still home to many past and present employees of the Dukes of Devonshire. Its ducal heritage means that it has stayed largely unspoilt, with little in the way of new housing or development. The village is small but there is...
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Hathersage Walk (Fairy Woods) – 2 miles
Details Distance: 2 miles Time: 30-45 mins Terrain: Field paths, woodland trails, country lanes Accessibility: Well-made paths but with uneven surfaces, gates, no stiles Start and End Point: Postcode S32 1DD DOWNLOAD ROUTE AS A PDF Introduction This short Hathersage Walk starts and ends in the centre of the lovely village, which is very well served with cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops. There are also public toilets available. It follows well-made paths up and out of the village, past the church, through beech woodlands and back down into the village on country lanes. This is a circular walk of 2 miles. The trails are clearly...
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