Guide to Peak District Gritstone Villages
The gritstone villages of the Peak District are characterised by their dark, durable stone buildings and dramatic settings beneath the famous gritstone edges. These villages offer some of the most spectacular views and best walking in the National Park.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Bamford
Bamford is a pretty village in the Hope Valley, underneath the dramatic heights of Bamford Edge, on the banks of the River Derwent.
Baslow
Baslow is a beautiful village on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, overlooked by the dramatic gritstone edges of Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge.
Curbar
Curbar is a very pretty village sheltering under the mighty gritstone edges of Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge, overlooking the River Derwent.
Froggatt
Froggatt is a beautiful village nestling beneath the mighty gritstone escarpment of Froggatt Edge, on the banks of the River Derwent.
Grindleford
Grindleford is a pretty village in the Hope Valley, overlooked by the wild moorland of Eyam Moor and the impressive edifice of Froggatt Edge.
Hathersage
Hathersage is a gem of the Dark Peak, surrounded by wooded hillsides and magnificent gritstone edges, with connections to Robin Hood and Charlotte Bronte.
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For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide.