Kate Chappell is a Peak District writer, journalist and photographer, and also the editor of the Hope Valley Journal. Published three times a year, this beautifully-designed print journal celebrates the best of the Hope Valley: the landscapes, the wildlife, the plants, the people. Far from being your average local magazine, the Journal is instead a thing to be kept and treasured, with over 100 pages of features, photography and illustrations from talented contributors who have all been inspired by this wonderful corner of the Peak District. We hope that Kate will become a regular Peak District Voice for Let's Go Peak District. In this article she...
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Life Lines: How Fishing at Ladybower Reservoir is Transforming Lives
Life-Giving Water The cool, clear waters of Ladybower Reservoir have been nurturing life for over 75 years. The reservoir was built between 1935 and 1943, and at that time it was the largest reservoir in Britain. It was built to supply the growing water demands of the East Midlands, and the reservoirs of the Upper Derwent Valley still provide life-giving water to this part of England; they have a staggering combined capacity of 464 billion litres. Ladybower Reservoir also enriches life in less obvious ways. The open moorland, towering forests and shady banks that surround the reservoirs are home to shy mountain hares, birds and...
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The High Peak Trail
The High Peak Trail is a traffic-free path that runs for 17 miles between Dowlow near Buxton and High Peak Junction near Cromford. It follows the route of the former High Peak Railway Line, opened in 1831 to carry minerals between Cromford Canal and the Peak Forest Canal. The line closed in 1967, and the land was bought by the Peak District National Park in 1971 for conversion into a trail for walkers, runners, cyclists and riders. The High Peak trail runs through stunning limestone countryside. It also passes close to the mysterious and ancient site of Minninglow Hill, the site of a number...
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The Monsal Trail
Monsal Trail The Monsal Trail - 8.5 Miles of Blissful Views The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free path running for 8.5 miles between Combs Road in Bakewell and Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The path follows the former track of the Midland Railway Line, constructed in 1863 to link Manchester and London. Its route ran through the beautiful Wye Valley on the orders of the Duke of Devonshire, who refused permission for the railway to run through his land close to Chatsworth House. The railway closed in 1968 and was converted into a pedestrian trail in...
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High Peak Trail via Minninglow Hill (3 miles)
Minninglow Walk via High Peak Trail Details Distance: 3 miles Time: 1-2 hours Terrain: Trails, woodland paths and country lanes Accessibility: Easy, gates, no stiles Start and end grid reference: SK 19459 58157 - DE4 2PN - ///immunity.delays.subsystem Downloads: ROUTE PDF Introduction This circular Minninglow walk takes you to the top of the magnificent Minninglow Hill, an ancient and mysterious landmark. Minninglow Hill is the site of a collection of Neolithic tombs, dating from around 3,000BC. The tombs are still very evident, scattered around a later circular mound constructed in the Bronze Age. The whole site is now crowned by a group of tall beech...
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Bradfield via Dale Dike Reservoir Walk (5.3 miles)
Details Distance 5.3 miles Time 1-2 hours Terrain Country lanes, woodland paths and trails Accessibility Moderate: some uneven terrain, gates, ladder stiles, one squeeze stile Start and End points SK 26323 91662 - Postcode S6 6HW - /// rare.gears.dare Downloads PDF Map and Instructions Introduction This circular Dale Dike Reservoir walk takes in a truly beautiful part of the Yorkshire Peak District from the pretty village of Bradfield and then around to Dale Dike Reservoir and Agden Reservoir. Dale Dike Reservoir was the scene of a terrible tragedy in 1864, when its walls collapsed soon after construction was completed. 650 million gallons of water surged...
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The Tissington Trail
In 1899 the railway line between Buxton and Ashbourne opened, operated by the London and North Western Railway. It was the last railway to be built in the Peak District. The line closed in the 1960s and the land was purchased by the Peak District National Park in 1971 to transform it into a traffic-free trail for walkers, riders and cyclists. The Tissington Trail now runs for 13 miles from Parsley Hay in the north to Ashbourne in the south. The Tissington Trail is joined by the 17 mile long High Peak Trail at Parsley Hay, making an extensive route that is part of the...
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Dovedale
Dovedale The stunning limestone valley of Dovedale is one of the best loved beauty spots in the Peak District National Park, and indeed one of the most visited natural sites in Britain. Its steep, verdant crags tower above the River Dove as it tumbles through the dale, crossed by a picture-perfect set of stepping stones. Dovedale Stepping Stones Dovedale’s easy access paths and grassy slopes make it a favourite with families and picnicking daytrippers, and it attracts over a million visitors every year. However, it’s not difficult to escape the crowds if you walk a short distance away from the main valley, and the nearby dales...
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Bradfield
The village of Bradfield lies just 7 miles out of Sheffield but is surrounded by beautiful, wild moorland countryside, on the border of the South Yorkshire Peak District. It has the distinction of being the largest civil parish in England, although in fact it is made up of two villages, High Bradfield, which is situated on the hillside, and Low Bradfield, which sits down in the valley alongside the River Loxley. High Bradfield is a historic place, dominated by a beautiful Grade I listed church, St Nicholas, built in the 1480s in the Gothic Revival style. It includes parts of an earlier 12th Century church,...
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Easter Holidays in the Peak District
Easter Holidays in the Peak District The Peak District National Park is a fantastic place to explore at any time of the year, but Spring is especially beautiful and the Easter Holidays provide lots of eggs-citing opportunities to have fun here with your families. So grab your chicks and check out our pick of the best events and attractions in and around the Peak District to enjoy over Easter! Chatsworth Enjoy the school holidays at Chatsworth for a family fun day out in the garden, farmyard and playground. All activities are included within the normal admission price, unless otherwise stated. Easter Egg Hunts 28 March...
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