The Peak District makes a great loving partner. One way of looking at my relationship with the Peak District, may be that I am married to it. Well at least it feels a bit like that. A Ruby Anniversary… 40 years on. It all started at the age of 13 when I would be dropped off at the farm at the top of Winnats Pass with a tent, a geological hammer and some food for a few days. Armed with Geological Survey maps I would hunt out mine workings and try to find Blue John hydrothermal seams as well as minerals discarded as old mine...
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Beautiful Dovedale Walk via Hall Dale and Ilam (6 miles)
Dovedale Walk : Details Distance 6 miles Time 3-4 hours Terrain Country lanes, field paths, woodland paths and trails Accessibility Inclines and uneven terrain, gates, stiles, stepping stones Start and End Point Postcode DE6 2AY; /// girder.youngest.preparing Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24 Dovedale Walk : Introduction This beautiful Dovedale Walk takes in the most breathtaking views of this stunning part of the Peak District. It crosses the famous stepping stones in Dovedale, walks on shady paths alongside the River Dove as it cuts between towering limestone crags, tracks through the grassy slopes of Hall Dale, strewn with wildflowers, and passes through the picture-perfect village of...
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The Living Rug Company
The Living Rug Company The Living Rug Company in the Staffordshire Peak District Hello and welcome to my first blog on Let's Go Peak District. I thought I would do an introduction to who I am, and what my little business is all about in my inaugural blog. I am from Yorkshire originally and I have moved about quite a bit. I came to live in the Peak District about thirty years ago. I now live in the Staffordshire Moorlands just on the edge of the Peak District and have lived here for just over ten years. The farm is quite remote and is about...
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Eyam via Stoney Middleton Walk (5.5 miles)
Beautiful Eyam Walk : Details Distance 5.5 miles Time 3-4 hours Terrain Country lanes and trails Accessibility Moderate, some inclines and uneven terrain, stiles and gates Start and Finish Points SK 22038 76411 - Postcode S32 5RB - ///roost.entry.whistling Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24 Print-friendly PDF of Route Beautiful Eyam Walk: Introduction This wonderful Eyam walk gives you two beautiful Peak District villages for the price of one - what more could you want?! The route is a Figure of 8, with historic Eyam providing the start, middle and end point. You could do both circles with a break in the middle or choose to...
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Bollington
Bollington: A Bustling Gateway Town on the Edge of the Peak District Bollington is a small but bustling town on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the western foothills of the Pennines, just above the Cheshire Plains. 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 town. Bollington – a bustling gateway town on the edge of the Peak District Industrial History Bollington boomed in the 18th and 19th Century during...
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Stanton in Peak
Stanton in Peak: A Beautiful Village with Ancient History The beautiful village of Stanton in Peak is a little gem: pretty stone cottages clustered on a hillside, overlooking the most spectacular 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. Stanton in Peak – a beautiful village with pretty stone cottages on a hillside History The village has a great deal of history. It was granted a Royal Charter in 968 under the name Stantune, meaning Stony Farm, and is...
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Curbar
Curbar: A Very Pretty Village Beneath the Gritstone Edge 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. 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. Curbar – a very pretty village sheltering beneath the gritstone edge Ancient History This is an ancient village, growing at a crossing point of the River Derwent and the packhorse route between Sheffield and Manchester....
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Calver
Calver: A Picturesque Derwent Valley Village Calver is a beautiful village situated in the Derwent Valley, surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. 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. Calver – a picturesque village in the Derwent Valley Ancient History 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...
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Miller’s Dale
Miller's Dale: A Small But Perfectly Formed Peak District Village 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. 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. Miller's Dale – a small but perfectly formed village on the River Wye Railway Heritage Miller's Dale grew with the arrival of the Midland Railway in 1867, which linked Manchester with London. It was a...
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Birchover, Rowtor Rocks and Nine Ladies Stone Circle
Birchover: A Characterful Village Steeped in Ancient History 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. 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. Birchover – a characterful village surrounded by stunning moorland Ancient History Birchover is...
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