Peak District Towns & Villages
Hope
Hope: A Peaceful Village in the Heart of the Hope Valley The pretty village of Hope is often overshadowed by its near neighbour Castleton, but it has loads to offer visitors and provides a more peaceful village destination. It has a great range of shops, cafes and pubs, and is surrounded by the most stunning scenery. As the name suggests it is located in the heart of the Hope Valley, overlooked by Win Hill and Lose Hill. 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....
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Hulme End
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 Railway, used in the 19th...
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Leek
Leek: The Queen of the Moorlands The bustling market town of Leek is situated on the south-western edge of the Peak District, and is known locally as The Queen of the Moorlands. It has plenty to offer the visitor, and is set in the most stunning landscape of the Staffordshire Peak District, on the banks of the River Churnet. 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 market town. Leek – The Queen of the Moorlands A Market Town with History Leek has been a market...
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Litton
Litton: A Charming White Peak Village in the Heart of Derbyshire Litton has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbour, Tideswell, and was not classed as a village in its own right until the late 18th Century. Despite that, it is an utterly charming White Peak village, small but perfectly formed. 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. Litton – a charming White Peak village in the heart of Derbyshire The Village It comprises a cluster of pretty stone cottages around a village green,...
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Longnor
Longnor: A Beautiful Staffordshire Village on the Peak District Ridge Longnor is a beautiful little Peak District village in the Staffordshire countryside, situated on a high ridge between Buxton and Hartington. It is a place full of history, with pretty stone houses lining narrow streets. 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. Longnor – a beautiful village on a high ridge between Buxton and Hartington A Place of History Longnor is an ancient place, listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, but there is...
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Matlock
Matlock: A Historic Spa Town on the Edge of the Peak District Located just outside the boundary of the Peak District National Park, Matlock and its close neighbour Matlock Bath are both beautiful towns with a wealth of sights and attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Planning a visit? Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from top attractions and dining recommendations to practical tips for making the most of your trip to this historic spa town in the heart of Derbyshire. Discovering Matlock Surrounded by wooded hillsides and set on the River Derwent, Matlock is a lovely town to explore. It has plenty of independent, quirky...
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