Peak District Towns & Villages
Edale
Edale: The Stunning Heart of the Peak District The pretty village of Edale is surrounded by probably the most stunning scenery in the whole of the Peak District National Park. It is circled by the towering slopes of Kinder Scout to the north, the Great Ridge of Mam Tor to the south, Win Hill to the east and Dalehead to the west. Edale is also known to many as being the start or end point of Britain's most famous long distance hiking trail, the Pennine Way. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and walking routes to practical tips for making the...
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Edensor
Edensor: Chatsworth's Chocolate Box Village Edensor (pronounced 'Enzer') is a small but pretty village situated within the grounds of the Chatsworth House estate in the Peak District National Park. 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. Edensor – a small but pretty village within the Chatsworth Estate The Relocation The original village was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, at which time it was located along the River Derwent, where the buildings were visible from Chatsworth House. This view displeased the then Duke...
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Eyam
Eyam: The Historic Plague Village of the Peak District The beautiful village of Eyam offers a perfect day out for visitors to this part of the Peak District. Set in a stunning location, it has a fascinating and inspiring history, and its narrow lanes are filled with pretty cottages and a wealth of interesting buildings. 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. Eyam – a beautiful village with a fascinating and inspiring history The Plague Village Perhaps best known for being the site of...
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Flash & Quarnford
Quarnford is a small village (population 242 at the last census) and rural parish in the Staffordshire Moorlands, on the western edge of the Peak District National Park. Situated between Buxton and Leek, the parish includes the village of Flash, which has the accolade of being the highest village in England. It’s surrounded by stunning open countryside with breathtaking views in all directions, looking over the moors of Staffordshire, the hills of Derbyshire and the Cheshire plain.
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Foolow
Foolow: A Delightful White Peak Village with Picture-Perfect Charm Foolow is a small but delightful village in the White Peak area of the Peak District. It offers quiet, country lanes, pretty limestone cottages, a village green with a medieval cross … even a picture-perfect duck pond, complete with white Aylesbury ducks. 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. Foolow – a delightful White Peak village with picture-perfect charm The Village The sweet little church of St Hugh is well worth a visit. It was...
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Froggatt
Froggatt: A Beautiful Village Beneath the Gritstone Edge The beautiful village of Froggatt in the Derbyshire Peak District is a small but perfectly formed place; a cluster of stone houses on narrow lanes, nestling beneath the mighty gritstone escarpment of Froggatt Edge. Froggatt lies on the banks of the River Derwent, and one of the landmarks of the village is the 17th Century stone arched bridge that spans the water. 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. Froggatt – a beautiful village nestling beneath...
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