Hulme End: A Pretty Village on the Manifold Valley Hulme End is a small but pretty village, situated on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire Peak District border beside the River Manifold. It is surrounded by beautiful White Peak countryside, characterised by rolling green hills and ancient dry stone walls. 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 Staffordshire village. Hulme End – a pretty village on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border Railway History Hulme End was once the northern terminus of the Leek and Manifold Valley Light...
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Wormhill
Wormhill: A Pretty Village with a Grisly Wolf-Hunting History The pretty village of Wormhill lies in Derbyshire, surrounded by the most stunning Peak District countryside. 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. Wormhill – a pretty village surrounded by stunning Peak District countryside Ancient History and Wolf Hunting Wormhill is an ancient settlement, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, at which time it reportedly contained 20 acres of meadow. The name is originally thought to have derived from...
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Earl Sterndale
Earl Sterndale: A Pretty Village in the Upper Dove Valley The small but pretty village of Earl Sterndale is situated amid beautiful Peak District countryside in the Upper Dove Valley in Derbyshire, close to the Staffordshire border. It is a popular base for walkers, lying in the foothills of the distinctive Parkhouse and Chrome Hills, and within pleasant walking distance of Dovedale. 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. Earl Sterndale – a pretty village in the Upper Dove...
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Grindon
Grindon: A Pretty Village in the Staffordshire Peak District Grindon is a very pretty village in the Staffordshire Peak District, on the southern edges of the National Park. It lies to one end of the Manifold Valley, surrounded by stunning White Peak countryside. 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 Staffordshire village. Grindon – a pretty village in the Staffordshire Peak District Ancient History Grindon is an ancient village, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The origins of the name...
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Butterton
Butterton: A Peaceful Doubly Thankful Village in the Staffordshire Peak District The pretty village of Butterton lies in the Staffordshire Peak District, just four miles south of the market town of Leek. Many of the buildings in the village are lined with pretty sandstone cottages, and a substantial ford (Hoo Brook) runs through the centre along a cobbled street. 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 Staffordshire village. Butterton – a peaceful village in the Staffordshire Peak District Mining History Like...
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Cycle of Success – Pedal Peak District
Pedal Peak District - a Cycle Friendly Peak District Pedal Peak District The Peak District is now more cycle-friendly than ever before, following more than 24 months of work through the Pedal Peak District for Business project. Within the Derbyshire area of the Peak District, the project has been working with businesses to raise awareness of how to boost cycling tourism. The £350,000 Pedal Peak District project, led by Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) was funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), PDNPA and Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) until 31 March 2019. The Pedal Peak project was part of the wider £1.49 million...
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Sheldon
Sheldon: A Gem of a Village in the Derbyshire Peak District The small village of Sheldon in the Derbyshire Peak District, perched high above the River Wye, is an absolute gem. Surrounded by stunning White Peak limestone countryside, it is a cluster of characterful stone cottages on a hill, mostly built along one single lane. 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. Sheldon – a gem of a village perched high above the River Wye Ancient History and Lead...
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Rainow
Rainow: A Pretty Cheshire Village on the Edge of the Peak District The small but pretty village of Rainow lies on the eastern side of the Peak District border between Cheshire and Derbyshire, in the valley of the River Dean. It is surrounded by stunning countryside, with rolling hills to the east and the expansive Cheshire Plain to the west. On a clear day there are views to the distant Welsh hills. 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 Cheshire village....
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Allgreave
Allgreave: A Pretty Village on the Cheshire-Staffordshire Border The small but pretty village of Allgreave is set amid the most spectacular Peak District countryside on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire. The village overlooks the beautiful Dane Valley, where the River Dane cuts its way through the Cheshire Plain. 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 village. Allgreave – a pretty village on the Cheshire-Staffordshire border Landmark Buildings There are two landmark buildings in the village. The beautiful Methodist Chapel lies...
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Top 5 Peak District Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day Ideas in the Peak District Sunday 19 March 2023 is Mother's Day, and the Peak District is a perfect location to treat your Mum to a special weekend away or day out. Check out Let's Go Peak District's pick of the Top 5 Best Peak District Ideas for a truly memorable Mother's Day! Be Charmed By Chatsworth The Jewel in the Peak District’s Crown reopens on 18 March after its winter rest, just in time for Mother’s Day. Treat your Mum to a day to remember visiting Chatsworth House and its beautiful gardens, maybe with lunch in the restaurant. Check out www.chatsworth.org for more information....
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