Winster: A Pretty Lead Mining Village in the Derbyshire Peak District The very pretty village of Winster lies in the Derbyshire Peak District, between Matlock and Bakewell. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Winster – a pretty village with a rich lead mining history Ancient History Winster is an interesting, ancient village, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Winsterne'. It lies very close to a prehistoric trading route, the Derbyshire Portway, and an 18th Century turnpike...
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Coombs Dale
The Peak District is full of the most wonderful dales, but Coombs Dale is a particularly special hidden gem. It is unknown to most visitors and even to many residents of the neighbouring villages, and you’re almost guaranteed to find peace and quiet here. Coombs Dale is a steep-sided dry limestone valley, covering an area of more than 230 acres. It is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), in recognition of its nationally important wildlife habitats. Today Coombs Dale is a tranquil, beautiful place, but hundreds of years ago it was the hunting ground of a feared highwayman, Black Harry, whose ghost is...
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Stoney Middleton via Coombs Dale (4.75 miles)
Coombs Dale Walk Details Distance: 4.75 miles Time: 1-2 hours Terrain: Grassy footpaths and country lanes Accessibility: Easy - gates, no stiles or squeeze stiles, some uneven terrain on field paths Start and end grid reference: SK 23560 75068; Nearest Postcode S32 4TB; ///lunging.ruling.agreeing Downloads: Printable PDF of route The Coombs Dale Walk This lovely circular walk takes you into a hidden, secret valley, Coombs Dale, one of the lesser known Peak District dales, and a place where you’re almost guaranteed peace and quiet. It follows well-made paths to Black Harry Gate, once the hunting ground of a notorious highwayman, before returning along country lanes...
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Top 10 Peak District School Holiday Ideas
Top 10 Summer Peak District Days Out with the Kids So the loooong Summer holidays are now stretching out in front of us. If you're a kid, that's brilliant; if you're an over-stretched parent trying to think of ways to keep the darlings amused for 6 whole weeks, less so. But here to help is our Pick of the Top 10 Peak District Days Out for the whole family to enjoy. There are plenty of choices for rainy days too, and choices that won't break the bank. No 10: Crich Tramway Village Peak District Days Out at Crich Tramway Village Crich Tramway Village is a...
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Bakewell Walk via Ashford-in-the-Water (6 miles)
Bakewell Walk Details Distance 5.7 miles Time 2-3 hours Terrain Grassy footpaths and country lanes Accessibility Moderate - stiles, squeeze stiles, some uneven terrain on field paths Start and end points SK 21741 68488 - Postcode DE45 1BT - /// summit.butchers.committed Map required Ordnance Survey OL24 (White Peak) Downloads Printable PDF of Route Bakewell Walk Introduction This lovely circular Bakewell walk takes you along the banks of the River Wye from the ancient market town of Bakewell into the picture-perfect village of Ashford-in-the-Water. From there, the route heads up through pastureland onto the Monsal Trail, before returning on quiet field paths to Bakewell. This is...
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Wetton Mill via the Manifold Way (5 miles)
Wetton Mill via the Manifold Way Details Distance: 5 miles Time: 4-5 hours Terrain: Rural tracks and country lanes, grassy footpaths Accessibility: Moderate, stiles and squeeze stiles, some uneven terrain in woodland and through fields Start and end grid reference: SK 09553 56105, DE6 2AG, ///suitably.conclude.crowns Downloads: PDF Route Map Wetton Mill via the Manifold Way (5 miles) https://youtu.be/At6I9PaNz9M Wetton Mill via the Manifold Way This circular walk around Wetton Mill via the Manifold Way is simply stunning, offering some of the very best views of the Staffordshire Peak District countryside. Starting at the lovely Wetton Mill (SK 09553 56105, DE6 2AG), it follows the...
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Peak District Voices: Baslow WI
Baslow WI in Derbyshire’s Peak District www.baslow-wi.weebly.com Hello! My name is Ann McPhie, I have been a member of Baslow WI since moving to Derbyshire in 1984. I am the editor of our website and an admin on the Facebook page with three others. I am pleased to have the opportunity to write a blog about Baslow WI to share news about how active our WI is in the community and within the organisation. About the WI The WI was first started in the UK in 1915, it is a three-tier organisation for women with local, county and national levels. Baslow WI was formed in...
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Hope Valley Train Station Walks
Hope Valley Train Station Walks - Celebrating the Hope Valley Line The train line that links Sheffield with Manchester was completed in 1894 and is still going strong today! Part of its route runs through the beautiful Hope Valley in the Peak District National Park, offering not just stunning views from the train windows but also the chance to stop at pretty villages along the way and explore the breathtaking scenery in this part of the country. Hope Valley Train Station Walks from Hope village, Edale, Hathersage, Bamford, Grindleford The Outdoor City via train stations in the Peak District To allow you to make the...
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Over Haddon
Over Haddon: A Picturesque Peak District Village with Stunning Views Over Haddon is a small but very picturesque Peak District village, set peacefully amidst the rolling fields of the White Peak and located on a hill overlooking the beautiful Lathkill Dale. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this beautiful Derbyshire village. Over Haddon – a picturesque village overlooking Lathkill Dale The Village The village of Over Haddon is full of twisty lanes lined with pretty stone cottages. It boasts two churches and...
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Padley Gorge and Surprise View (4.5 miles)
Grindleford Train Station Walk in brief Distance: 4.5 miles Time: 3-4 hours Terrain: Woodland paths, grassy footpaths, and moorland trails Accessibility: Moderate, no stiles, some uneven terrain in woodland and on moors Start and End Point: Grid Ref SK 25098 78704 / Postcode S32 2JA Train Station Walk : Grindleford Station Circular 4.5 Miles This beautiful train station walk is a real treat, taking you through stunning ancient woodland and then onto wild open moorland for breathtaking views – all in less than 5 miles, the walk is a circular and returns you to Grindleford Train Station. This train station walk starts in Padley Gorge,...
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