Sudbury Hall Managed by the National Trust, is a stunning late 17th Century country house in the pretty village of Sudbury, close to Ashbourne in Derbyshire, just outside the Peak District National Park. In the Servants’ Wing of Sudbury Hall, itself dating from the 19th Century, is the fascinating National Trust Museum of Childhood. This nostalgic trip along memory lane features toys and games from every era, as well as an exploration of childhood in years gone by. There’s a National Trust bookshop, gift shop and café on site at Sudbury Hall too, and in the neighbouring courtyard a beautiful collection of independent shops and...
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Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall in Derbyshire Haddon Hall is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful medieval manor houses in the whole of England, and rightly so. It’s an absolute must-see for any visitor to the Peak District. Haddon’s castellated stone walls are covered with ivy and climbing roses, and its perfect setting on a hillside overlooking the River Wye is straight out of a romantic fairytale. It's no small wonder, then, that Haddon Hall has featured in the works of countless artists and writers through the centuries. More recently it has also been a favourite location for film-makers, featuring in Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth,...
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Monyash
Monyash in the Derbyshire Peak District The lovely village of Monyash in the Derbyshire Peak District is an absolute gem, with pretty stone cottages lining quiet lanes and a country inn overlooking a village green. It is located in the White Peak at the head of the beautiful Lathkill Dale, surrounded by rolling fields and gentle hills. Peak District Villages : Marvellous Monyash An Ancient Settlement There has been a settlement here since Neolithic times. The impressive stone circle and henge at nearby Arbor Low was constructed around 2000BC by the early inhabitants of the area. The Romans later developed lead mining in the area...
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The Lumsdale Valley
The Lumsdale Falls Lying just outside the pretty town of Matlock, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, the Lumsdale Valley is a hidden gem. It’s a place of fascinating history and stunning natural beauty, with romantically overgrown ruins standing beside cascading Lumsdale falls which tumble through a wooded valley. Lumsdale Falls Past Industrial Greatness of Lumsdale Designated a scheduled ancient monument because of its historic importance, the Lumsdale Valley was once a bustling centre of industry, with a collection of mills all powered by water from Bentley Brook. The brook rises on Matlock Moor and has never been known to dry up...
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Froggatt
Froggatt 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. The very beautiful Derbyshire Peak District village of Froggatt with Froggatt above There has been a settlement in this location for centuries. The land and properties forming the village of Froggatt was originally held by the manor of Baslow, until it was...
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Let’s Go Peak District Podcast
Let's Go Peak District Podcast with @peaklass It gets under your skin, this place, in a way that's pretty indefinable. Peak District Podcast with @peaklass On a chilly, bright November day in Hathersage, Suzanne from Let's Go Peak District was invited by 7thAirWave Podcasting to talk about her passion for the Peak District and, more importantly, to explain all about Let's Go Peak District. So if you've ever wondered exactly who we are and what we do, or you'd just like 20 minutes to sit down and relax in the company of like-minded Peak District enthusiasts, please do have a listen... 7th Airwave Podcasting brings...
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Monyash and Lathkill Dale Walk (4 miles)
Details: Monyash Walk Distance 4 miles Time Approx 1-2 hours Terrain Field paths and quiet lanes, very rocky and uneven in places Accessibility Uneven ground, steps, gates, stiles and squeeze stiles Start and End Point SK 14980 66520, Nearest Postcode DE45 1JH, /// scripted.pothole.educates Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24 Print-friendly PDF of Route Introduction: Monyash Walk This lovely Monyash walk circular takes you out of the pretty village of Monyash on the Limestone Way, through classic White Peak scenery. It passes through part of Cales Dale, lined with twisted, moss-covered trees, before following the stunning Lathkill Dale past the source of the River Lathkill, where it springs forth...
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Derwent & Howden Reservoirs Walk/Bike Ride (10 miles)
Details: Derwent Reservoir Walk & Howden Reservoir 10 mile Walk or Bike Ride Distance: 10.3 miles Time: 3-4 hours (walk); 1 hour (bike ride) Terrain: A mix of country lanes and off-road trails with some uneven ground Accessibility: Generally well-made tracks, some gates, no stiles, short stretches of uneven ground Facilities: Cycle hire, bike wash, toilets, café, gift shop Start and Finish Point: SK 17277 89330- Postcode S33 0AQ - /// validated.jazz.sandbags Print-friendly PDF of Route Introduction This lovely circular walk or bike ride begins and ends at Fairholmes Visitor Centre, run by the Peak District National Park Authority. The route completes a circuit of both...
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Kids’ Walk: Robin Hood’s Stride (2.7 miles)
Distance 2.7 miles Time 2-3 hours Terrain Field paths and country lanes Accessibility Stiles and squeeze stiles, uneven terrain Start and End Point Postcode DE4 2BW - /// thousands.sank.flash Ideal For Kids aged 8 and over Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24 Print-friendly PDF of route Introduction This amazing Robin Hood's Stride Walk is a great one for adventurous kids and their adventurous grown-ups! There are trees to climb, huge rocks to scramble over, a hermit’s cave to explore and a rope swing to play on. Robin Hood’s Stride is a fabulous collection of rocks perched high on a hill, perfect for climbing and scrambling, and...
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Hartington Dales Walk (5.4 miles)
Details Distance 5.4 miles Time Approx 2-3 hours Terrain Field paths, woodland trails, quiet lanes Accessibility Uneven ground, stiles, squeeze stiles and kissing gates Start and End Point Grid Ref SK 12768 60306; Postcode SK17 0AN; /// refilled.travel.occurs Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24 Print-friendly PDF of Route Introduction This walk is an absolute stunner! It starts and ends in the very pretty village of Hartington, which has just about everything you could hope for from a Peak District village. From the village it takes you over fields and through beautiful woodland into Beresford Dale and onwards into Wolfscote Dale, where the path runs beside the crystal-clear River Dove that marks...
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