Peak District Towns & Villages
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. Rainow – a pretty village...
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Rowsley
Rowsley: A Peaceful Village on the Edge of the Haddon Estate The lovely village of Rowsley lies on the very edge of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, close to both the Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall estates. It is a peaceful, pretty place, surrounded by beautiful rolling 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. Rowsley – a peaceful, pretty village on the edge of Chatsworth and Haddon Riverside Rowsley Rowsley is positioned at the point where the River Wye meets the...
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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 Mining The village is an...
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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 mentioned in the Domesday Book...
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Stoney Middleton
Stoney Middleton: A Hidden Gem in the Derbyshire Peak District Stoney Middleton is an interesting and pretty village in the Derbyshire Peak District, much of which might be missed by those who drive swiftly through it on the A623. Those who take the time to detour away from the main road with its dark, overhanging cliffs, however, will be rewarded with a wealth of beautiful buildings, little lanes lined with stone cottages, a very unusual octagonal church, and even a little brook running through the 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...
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Tideswell
Tideswell: The Cathedral of the Peak Tideswell is a large village in the heart of the White Peak. It has a great selection of independent shops, pubs and cafes, and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful limestone uplands in the area. Its magnificent church is known as the Cathedral of the Peak, and rightly so. 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. Tideswell – a large village in the heart of the White Peak History Tideswell is a village with a rich...
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