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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Ashford in the Water via Monsal Dale (6 miles)
Ashford in the Water Walk Details Distance: 6 miles Time: 1-2 hours Terrain: Field paths, woodland trails, country lanes Accessibility: Well-made paths but with uneven surfaces, gates, a few stiles Start and Finish Point: DE45 1QB ///flaunting.reddish.awards DOWNLOAD ROUTE AS A PDF Introduction This Ashford-in-the-Water Walk starts and ends in the centre of this lovely village, which is well served with tea rooms and pubs and has public toilets. It follows well-made paths up and out of the village towards Monsal Head and over the iconic viaduct. There is a further pub and a tea room at the half-way point. The route then descends and...
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Glossop
Glossop in the High Peak of Derbyshire The bustling market town of Glossop is located in the High Peak of Derbyshire, on the northwestern reaches of the Peak District National Park. It is set in spectacular surroundings, has a wealth of history, and lots to offer visitors to the area. Glossop is an ancient settlement, with evidence of a Bronze Age burial site at Shire Hill and other prehistoric remains within the moorland on the edge of the town. With the arrival of the Romans in England Glossop became a prominent territory, and in AD75 the Romans built a military fort in the area, named Ardotalia. ...
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Tintwistle
Tintwistle The pretty village of Tintwistle is situated at the western end of the Longdendale Valley, in the very northern edges of the Peak District. The village of Tintwistle dates back to the 11th Century, and was mentioned as a settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086. Despite its relatively remote nature, the village was well populated and had an established farming community, with additional income coming from the woollen trade. The Longdendale Valley contained a number of packhorse routes across the moorland, and Tintwistle lies on an old salt trading route from the towns of Cheshire to the east of England. Historically Tintwistle was...
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