Peak District Towns & Villages
Baslow
Baslow: A Beautiful Village on the Edge of Chatsworth The beautiful village of Baslow is on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, and makes a perfect place to stay when visiting the area. The village is overlooked by the dramatic gritstone edges of Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge, and the River Derwent runs through it, crossed by a picturesque stone bridge that dates back to 1603. 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. Baslow – a beautiful village on the edge of the Chatsworth...
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Beeley
Beeley: A Picturesque Village on the Chatsworth Estate 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. 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. Beeley – a picturesque village on the Chatsworth Estate History 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...
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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 an ancient village, mentioned in...
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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 the Industrial Revolution, when it...
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Bradfield
Bradfield: A Historic Village on the Edge of the Peak District 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. 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...
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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 many villages in the area,...
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