Guide to Riverside Villages in the Peak District
The riverside villages of the Peak District offer some of the most picturesque settings in the National Park. Nestled along the banks of the Derwent, Wye, Dove and Manifold rivers, these villages are perfect for peaceful walks, picnics, and enjoying the beauty of flowing water.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Ashford-in-the-Water
Ashford-in-the-Water is a perfect chocolate-box village with a medieval bridge over the River Wye and the famous Sheepwash Bridge.
Beeley
Beeley is a picturesque little village with pretty stone cottages and views of the Derwent Valley on the Chatsworth Estate.
Calver
Calver is a picturesque Derwent Valley village with a historic mill and a beautiful 18th Century bridge over the River Derwent.
Crowdecote
Crowdecote is a picturesque hamlet on the River Dove, dividing the Derbyshire Peak District from the Staffordshire Peak District.
Grindleford
Grindleford is a pretty village in the Derwent Valley, alongside the River Derwent with beautiful riverside walks.
Hulme End
Hulme End is a small but pretty village on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border beside the River Manifold.
Matlock
Matlock is a historic spa town on the River Derwent, with beautiful parks and riverside walks on the edge of the Peak District.
Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath is a lively destination in the Derwent Valley, famous for its dramatic limestone gorge and riverside setting.
Miller’s Dale
Miller’s Dale is a small but perfectly formed village on the banks of the beautiful River Wye, surrounded by limestone crags.
Rowsley
Rowsley is a peaceful village on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, where the River Wye meets the River Derwent.
Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge is a pretty gateway town to the Goyt Valley, with the Peak Forest Canal and Toddbrook Reservoir.
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