Rill Cottage - Local Info
Walks
Manifold Valley walk.
Starts from just outside the cottage (Over the road) & runs for 8 miles, mostly following the route of the old railway line so flat & easy to follow, passing Thor’s Cave & Wetton Mill.
Do not though that there is a section where it follows the road through a tunnel but this can be avoided by going up & over the top.
Lathkill Dale is one of the prettiest dales in the Peak District National Park.
There is a picturesque Lathkill Dale walk which takes you to the cave where the River Lathkill emerges (feel the cold air seeping from underground) and along the river to a waterfall. It then leads back along the top of the dales across a series of open pastures connected by stone stiles. This is about a 6.5km route.
For those of you looking for a shorter Lathkill Dale walk, you could just walk down to the cave (the start of the River Lathkill) and back, which is 3km return.This is a limestone dale so there are steep slopes and cliff faces.
Do be careful on the rocks. Also, wear good hiking boots as the path is uneven in places, and limestone can be slippy when wet. Along the Lathkill Dale there are a number of caves and areas of old mine workings. Please be careful around these and keep out unless is is clear that they are safe to enter.
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Lathkill Dale
Lathkill Dale is one of the prettiest dales in the Peak District National Park.
There is a picturesque Lathkill Dale walk which takes you to the cave where the River Lathkill emerges (feel the cold air seeping from underground) and along the river to a waterfall. It then leads back along the top of the dales across a series of open pastures connected by stone stiles. This is about a 6.5km route.
For those of you looking for a shorter Lathkill Dale walk, you could just walk down to the cave (the start of the River Lathkill) and back, which is 3km return.This is a limestone dale so there are steep slopes and cliff faces.
Do be careful on the rocks. Also, wear good hiking boots as the path is uneven in places, and limestone can be slippy when wet. Along the Lathkill Dale there are a number of caves and areas of old mine workings. Please be careful around these and keep out unless is is clear that they are safe to enter.
If you like walking you really must consider Kinder Scout as the highest point in the Peak District. It boasts unforgettable views, unique moorland and even a waterfall. It offers some of the most challenging but rewarding walks in the Peak District, where you’ll encounter gentle streams, dark gritstone, steep rocks to scramble up, unique peat and the glorious Kinder Downfall.
Kinder Scout is also one of the most significant areas in the National Park as the site of the 1932 Mass Trespass - when ramblers from nearby cities peacefully protested on what was then private land, contributing to the change in legislation allowing people to freely walk on access land.
You can start your walk in Edale and you can scramble up the rocky yet rewarding Grindsbrook Clough route, or climb to the top via the picturesque, stepped-path of Jacob's Ladder, crossing an old packhorse bridge. From Hayfield head up William Clough, working your way to Sandy Heys and Kinder Downfall - the tallest waterfall in the National Park.
Points of interest include a serene Mermaid’s Pool and interesting rock formations such as Pym’s Chair and the Boxing Gloves.
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Kinder Scout
If you like walking you really must consider Kinder Scout as the highest point in the Peak District. It boasts unforgettable views, unique moorland and even a waterfall. It offers some of the most challenging but rewarding walks in the Peak District, where you’ll encounter gentle streams, dark gritstone, steep rocks to scramble up, unique peat and the glorious Kinder Downfall.
Kinder Scout is also one of the most significant areas in the National Park as the site of the 1932 Mass Trespass - when ramblers from nearby cities peacefully protested on what was then private land, contributing to the change in legislation allowing people to freely walk on access land.
You can start your walk in Edale and you can scramble up the rocky yet rewarding Grindsbrook Clough route, or climb to the top via the picturesque, stepped-path of Jacob's Ladder, crossing an old packhorse bridge. From Hayfield head up William Clough, working your way to Sandy Heys and Kinder Downfall - the tallest waterfall in the National Park.
Points of interest include a serene Mermaid’s Pool and interesting rock formations such as Pym’s Chair and the Boxing Gloves.
Dovedale is a beautiful walk amongst limestone ravines & with a feature of stepping stones crossing the river.
HOWEVER - it gets horrendously busy during peak times and the only car park fills up early. Also you will be charged for parking & as time of writing you need cash to park there.
It is a short walk, well worth doing, but have a backup, just in case & do stick to the paths as the river can flood & leave you in the lurch during rainy periods.
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Dovedale
Dovedale is a beautiful walk amongst limestone ravines & with a feature of stepping stones crossing the river.
HOWEVER - it gets horrendously busy during peak times and the only car park fills up early. Also you will be charged for parking & as time of writing you need cash to park there.
It is a short walk, well worth doing, but have a backup, just in case & do stick to the paths as the river can flood & leave you in the lurch during rainy periods.
Distance: 6.8 miles/11 km
Walk time: 3-4 hours
Total ascent: 535 m/1,755 ft
Trigs (1) + Ethels (2)
A classic must-do Peak District walk is Mam Tor and the Great Ridge. Walking up to the summit and enjoying the views of the Hope Valley and surrounding hills is absolutely spectacular.
Mam Tor, Hope Valley S33 8WA, Reino Unido
Distance: 6.8 miles/11 km
Walk time: 3-4 hours
Total ascent: 535 m/1,755 ft
Trigs (1) + Ethels (2)
A classic must-do Peak District walk is Mam Tor and the Great Ridge. Walking up to the summit and enjoying the views of the Hope Valley and surrounding hills is absolutely spectacular.
Distance: 5.4 miles/8.7 km
Walk time: 2.5-3 hours
Total ascent: 262 m/859 ft
Trigs (0) + Ethels (0)
Wolfscote Dale from Hartington is a beautiful walk in the White Peak area of the Peak District. The route takes you through Beresford Dale before reaching Wolfscote Dale alongside the River Dove.
Wolfscote Dale
Gratton LaneDistance: 5.4 miles/8.7 km
Walk time: 2.5-3 hours
Total ascent: 262 m/859 ft
Trigs (0) + Ethels (0)
Wolfscote Dale from Hartington is a beautiful walk in the White Peak area of the Peak District. The route takes you through Beresford Dale before reaching Wolfscote Dale alongside the River Dove.
Distance: 2 miles/3.3 km
Walk time: 1.5-2.5 hours
Total ascent: 205 m/672 ft
Trigs (0) + Ethels (0)
This route from Castleton on the list of best walks in the Peak District. Cave Dale is one of those hidden gems that is beautiful to explore on a shorter route.
From the village of Castleton you pop out into this stunning dale with views above of Peveril Castle and enjoy this quaint spot in the Peak District.
As a bonus this route can be combined with our other walk on the list – Mam Tor and the Great Ridge so it’s two great walks in one!
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Cave Dale
Hope ValleyDistance: 2 miles/3.3 km
Walk time: 1.5-2.5 hours
Total ascent: 205 m/672 ft
Trigs (0) + Ethels (0)
This route from Castleton on the list of best walks in the Peak District. Cave Dale is one of those hidden gems that is beautiful to explore on a shorter route.
From the village of Castleton you pop out into this stunning dale with views above of Peveril Castle and enjoy this quaint spot in the Peak District.
As a bonus this route can be combined with our other walk on the list – Mam Tor and the Great Ridge so it’s two great walks in one!
Distance: 4.6 miles/7.4 km
Walk time: 2-3 hours
Total ascent: 425 m/1,394 ft
Trigs (0) + Ethels (2)
In the Staffordshire Peak District there is a stunning pair of hills, known as The Sleeping Dragon : Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill.
This walk will take you up Parkhouse Hill then on to Chrome Hill from Earl Sterndale so you have a different perspective of both hills from each summit. The route then loops back via Dowel Dale to complete the circular walk.
Chrome Hill, Buxton SK17 0RH, Reino Unido
Distance: 4.6 miles/7.4 km
Walk time: 2-3 hours
Total ascent: 425 m/1,394 ft
Trigs (0) + Ethels (2)
In the Staffordshire Peak District there is a stunning pair of hills, known as The Sleeping Dragon : Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill.
This walk will take you up Parkhouse Hill then on to Chrome Hill from Earl Sterndale so you have a different perspective of both hills from each summit. The route then loops back via Dowel Dale to complete the circular walk.
Lovely little circular walk from one of our local villages; Biggin. Especially pretty in the spring with a profusion of orchids and cowslips & if you're lucky you may spot a roe deer. However, be careful when wet as the stones can be slippy.
Biggin Dale
Lovely little circular walk from one of our local villages; Biggin. Especially pretty in the spring with a profusion of orchids and cowslips & if you're lucky you may spot a roe deer. However, be careful when wet as the stones can be slippy.
Local Villages.
Hartington is a lovely little village, just a couple of miles from Hulme End, which has most of the little shops, eateries & pubs that you may need. There is even a Dr's, a Garage which also sells petrol, a sub post office, an antiques shop, pet (dog) store & much more. Do have a look in the gift shops here as they are much more reasonable than they may look.
The two pubs; the Devonshire Arms & the Tom Cotton, both sell good food but they do need booking or a call to check that they can cope with your order as they both get very busy in season.
There is also (often) a fish & chip van that arrives on Friday evenings but it often leaves by 7.30ish (depending on how busy &/or cold they are).
Also the Farm Shop (opposite the car park) seems to do a roaring trade at weekends, & although we haven't tried one of their breakfasts, they look very good.
Do remember that most of the local shops in the area shut at 5.00.
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Hartington
Hartington is a lovely little village, just a couple of miles from Hulme End, which has most of the little shops, eateries & pubs that you may need. There is even a Dr's, a Garage which also sells petrol, a sub post office, an antiques shop, pet (dog) store & much more. Do have a look in the gift shops here as they are much more reasonable than they may look.
The two pubs; the Devonshire Arms & the Tom Cotton, both sell good food but they do need booking or a call to check that they can cope with your order as they both get very busy in season.
There is also (often) a fish & chip van that arrives on Friday evenings but it often leaves by 7.30ish (depending on how busy &/or cold they are).
Also the Farm Shop (opposite the car park) seems to do a roaring trade at weekends, & although we haven't tried one of their breakfasts, they look very good.
Do remember that most of the local shops in the area shut at 5.00.
This is a pretty little village which is run by the FitzHerbert family. There is a super Tea-room and a gift, candle & sweet shop as well as a couple of more general stores.
Tissington often has craft fairs & fetes which are worth looking out for & if you're lucky, you may see a balloon flight taking off from one of the fields.
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Tissington
This is a pretty little village which is run by the FitzHerbert family. There is a super Tea-room and a gift, candle & sweet shop as well as a couple of more general stores.
Tissington often has craft fairs & fetes which are worth looking out for & if you're lucky, you may see a balloon flight taking off from one of the fields.
Eyam is a bit further away, but after the last couple of years may be of interest as it is known as "The Plague Village."
As well as being a quaint & pretty village with many nice cafés, pubs & restaurants, it also has a museum and plaques outside houses that explain what happened to the families who lived there.
Worth a visit for history nerds.
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Eyam
Eyam is a bit further away, but after the last couple of years may be of interest as it is known as "The Plague Village."
As well as being a quaint & pretty village with many nice cafés, pubs & restaurants, it also has a museum and plaques outside houses that explain what happened to the families who lived there.
Worth a visit for history nerds.
An historic village, part of which is designated as a World Heritage Site, surrounded by some glorious scenery, including one of the most beautiful village ponds around.
Cromford is forever associated with Sir Richard Arkwright as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Arkwright built the world's first water powered cotton mills here and pioneered the factory system. Cromford developed around the mills as a purpose built industrial community.
It has lots of antique shops and a great second hand book shop but the main purpose to visit is the Mill complex, which is run as a museum & gift, craft, antique area. It also runs many mini-fairs, which are worth looking out for.
Also, just across the road from here is the end of an old canal where you can walk & sometimes there are barge trips run along here.
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Cromford
An historic village, part of which is designated as a World Heritage Site, surrounded by some glorious scenery, including one of the most beautiful village ponds around.
Cromford is forever associated with Sir Richard Arkwright as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Arkwright built the world's first water powered cotton mills here and pioneered the factory system. Cromford developed around the mills as a purpose built industrial community.
It has lots of antique shops and a great second hand book shop but the main purpose to visit is the Mill complex, which is run as a museum & gift, craft, antique area. It also runs many mini-fairs, which are worth looking out for.
Also, just across the road from here is the end of an old canal where you can walk & sometimes there are barge trips run along here.
There aren't many places left like Wirksworth. With its thriving & friendly independent high street, its great range of cafes, pubs, steam railway and places to eat that reflects the town's quirks and eccentricities, you can see why it's often called the Hidden Gem of the Peak.
Wirksworth Dl, Matlock DE4, Reino Unido
There aren't many places left like Wirksworth. With its thriving & friendly independent high street, its great range of cafes, pubs, steam railway and places to eat that reflects the town's quirks and eccentricities, you can see why it's often called the Hidden Gem of the Peak.
City/town information
Ashbourne; 'Gateway to the Peaks,' is a beautiful small town, which is full of pubs, eateries & takeaways for your enteratinment. It also has many lovely gift shops, cafés & there is a lovely little park.
If you're only there for a while, the parking in Sainsbury's car park is free for two hours but don't run over, or you'll get fined.
Every year it holds the famous (or infamous) Shrovetide football match, which lasts over a two day period & the only rules are not to kill anyone Or enter 'protected' land. (Mainly churches.) It has been known to run right through building like pubs and there is a guarantee that the contestants will be in the river at some point.
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Ashbourne
Ashbourne; 'Gateway to the Peaks,' is a beautiful small town, which is full of pubs, eateries & takeaways for your enteratinment. It also has many lovely gift shops, cafés & there is a lovely little park.
If you're only there for a while, the parking in Sainsbury's car park is free for two hours but don't run over, or you'll get fined.
Every year it holds the famous (or infamous) Shrovetide football match, which lasts over a two day period & the only rules are not to kill anyone Or enter 'protected' land. (Mainly churches.) It has been known to run right through building like pubs and there is a guarantee that the contestants will be in the river at some point.
Bakewell is often called the 'Gem of the Peak District,' the treasure in Derbyshire's chest. With its glorious character cottages and wonderful old buildings, the architecture alone is definitely worth a visit to look at if you're here for a day trip or lucky enough to be staying longer.
There are loads of shops of every kind and this is where to find the best selection of markets. Every Monday there is a huge general market in the two main squares and a livestock market in a designated building. (Watch out - parking is affected.), Then, also on the last Saturday of each month there is a 'Farmer's Market, selling local produce.
...& of course, there is the competition between the Bakewell tart & Bakewell pudding. Make your own mind up.
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Bakewell
Bakewell is often called the 'Gem of the Peak District,' the treasure in Derbyshire's chest. With its glorious character cottages and wonderful old buildings, the architecture alone is definitely worth a visit to look at if you're here for a day trip or lucky enough to be staying longer.
There are loads of shops of every kind and this is where to find the best selection of markets. Every Monday there is a huge general market in the two main squares and a livestock market in a designated building. (Watch out - parking is affected.), Then, also on the last Saturday of each month there is a 'Farmer's Market, selling local produce.
...& of course, there is the competition between the Bakewell tart & Bakewell pudding. Make your own mind up.
Leek is not a beautiful town but, despite that is an historic market area with a reputation for unusual shops, antiques, good food and award winning teashops. With connections to William Morris, James Brindley, Thomas Wardle and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
It has a bustle and atmosphere & you can shop for bargains at the general weekly outdoor market each Wednesday, as well as an indoor market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the restored Victorian Butter Market.
You can also browse the antique and collectors' market held outdoors each Saturday.
On the 3rd Saturday of the month is Leek's Fine Food Market
Every 1st Sunday of the month is the 'Totally Locally' Sunday Supplement Market, championing shopping locally and supporting our local high streets.
There is a good selection of both everyday & individual shops and the antiques shops are good if you have the room to take some of the traditional pitched pine furniture home.
Also locally there are some of the best climbing and bouldering routes in the midlands.
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Leek
Leek is not a beautiful town but, despite that is an historic market area with a reputation for unusual shops, antiques, good food and award winning teashops. With connections to William Morris, James Brindley, Thomas Wardle and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
It has a bustle and atmosphere & you can shop for bargains at the general weekly outdoor market each Wednesday, as well as an indoor market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the restored Victorian Butter Market.
You can also browse the antique and collectors' market held outdoors each Saturday.
On the 3rd Saturday of the month is Leek's Fine Food Market
Every 1st Sunday of the month is the 'Totally Locally' Sunday Supplement Market, championing shopping locally and supporting our local high streets.
There is a good selection of both everyday & individual shops and the antiques shops are good if you have the room to take some of the traditional pitched pine furniture home.
Also locally there are some of the best climbing and bouldering routes in the midlands.
Matlock Bath, nestled between rocky hills, is our local imitation "seaside town." At last count it had 7 fish & chip shops & many more cafés too. It has a tiny aquarium, gift shops and a lovely river walk with play area.
It also has the Heights of Abraham, which is reached either by an (expensive) cable car system or via a steep walk - not to be tried unless you are fairly fit. When reached, there are educational walks & activities & a restaurant & it should keep you occupied for at least half a day.
Also close by there is the popular Guliver's Kingdom: which is a theme park with rides & activities, aimed at children from ages 2-13.
This is very much a hub for bikers (motorbikes) & as said has a real 'holiday' feel.
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Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath, nestled between rocky hills, is our local imitation "seaside town." At last count it had 7 fish & chip shops & many more cafés too. It has a tiny aquarium, gift shops and a lovely river walk with play area.
It also has the Heights of Abraham, which is reached either by an (expensive) cable car system or via a steep walk - not to be tried unless you are fairly fit. When reached, there are educational walks & activities & a restaurant & it should keep you occupied for at least half a day.
Also close by there is the popular Guliver's Kingdom: which is a theme park with rides & activities, aimed at children from ages 2-13.
This is very much a hub for bikers (motorbikes) & as said has a real 'holiday' feel.
It has been difficult o find interesting information about Matlock town but nonetheless it is a nice town. It has all of the shops that you need, a nice park, a small market its own railway station & lots of local interest shops. (It even has a McDonald's.)
There is a football club & lots of walks & climbs around & nearby Riber Castle is a great viewpoint.
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Matlock
It has been difficult o find interesting information about Matlock town but nonetheless it is a nice town. It has all of the shops that you need, a nice park, a small market its own railway station & lots of local interest shops. (It even has a McDonald's.)
There is a football club & lots of walks & climbs around & nearby Riber Castle is a great viewpoint.
Stately & fine homes.
Built in 1703, the Baroque style mansion is set in extensive parklands and was acquired by the National Trust in the 1980s. You won’t see much restoration in the rooms – but in the state they were found by the National Trust in the 80s – so as to halt decay of the building as opposed to trying to reverse any wear and tear. The flower gardens are very pretty and the ancient deer park is a designated Site of Scientific Interest and national nature reserve. Generally open all year round. There is a restaurant, shop and second-hand book shop on site too.
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National Trust - Calke Abbey
Built in 1703, the Baroque style mansion is set in extensive parklands and was acquired by the National Trust in the 1980s. You won’t see much restoration in the rooms – but in the state they were found by the National Trust in the 80s – so as to halt decay of the building as opposed to trying to reverse any wear and tear. The flower gardens are very pretty and the ancient deer park is a designated Site of Scientific Interest and national nature reserve. Generally open all year round. There is a restaurant, shop and second-hand book shop on site too.
Built by Robert Adam, Kedleston Hall was erected in the 1760’s by the first Baron Scarsdale, on the site of large buildings that had been occupied by the Curzon family for hundreds of years. The hall is one of the finest examples of Adams’ work and the grand Marble Hall and state rooms are wonderfully grand, as is the exterior though too. The restored gardens, also designed by Adam make for a lovely spring or summer walk amongst bluebells with various trails in the woodlands.
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Kedleston Hall
Built by Robert Adam, Kedleston Hall was erected in the 1760’s by the first Baron Scarsdale, on the site of large buildings that had been occupied by the Curzon family for hundreds of years. The hall is one of the finest examples of Adams’ work and the grand Marble Hall and state rooms are wonderfully grand, as is the exterior though too. The restored gardens, also designed by Adam make for a lovely spring or summer walk amongst bluebells with various trails in the woodlands.
Peveril Castle located high above the picturesque village of Castleton and mentioned in the Domesday survey, is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses was built by Henry II in 1176. Offering staggering views across the Peak District and of Mam Tor or the ‘Shivering Mountain’ as it’s sometimes known, a climb up to the castle is well worth it and there’s a visitors centre with interesting information on its history.
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Castillo de Peveril
Market PlacePeveril Castle located high above the picturesque village of Castleton and mentioned in the Domesday survey, is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses was built by Henry II in 1176. Offering staggering views across the Peak District and of Mam Tor or the ‘Shivering Mountain’ as it’s sometimes known, a climb up to the castle is well worth it and there’s a visitors centre with interesting information on its history.
Referred to as ‘an Elizabethan masterpiece’, Hardwick Hall is always a big favourite for visitors, filled with rich furnishings and tapestries preserved by successive generations of the Devonshire family. It was the formidable ‘Bess of Hardwick’ who first built the house and developed the surrounding estate in the late 1500s. Her descendants, the Dukes of Devonshire, treasured Hardwick, while lavishing much of their attention and money on nearby Chatsworth. Their success – intimately associated with empire over 400 years and across the globe – preserved Hardwick, and their interests elsewhere saved it from significant alternation. In the 20th century, keenly aware of Hardwick’s great significance and unique appeal, the Devonshires ensured that this remarkable building was passed on to the nation with its Elizabethan splendour intact. There is also restaurant and shop on-site.
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Fideicomiso Nacional - Hardwick Hall
Referred to as ‘an Elizabethan masterpiece’, Hardwick Hall is always a big favourite for visitors, filled with rich furnishings and tapestries preserved by successive generations of the Devonshire family. It was the formidable ‘Bess of Hardwick’ who first built the house and developed the surrounding estate in the late 1500s. Her descendants, the Dukes of Devonshire, treasured Hardwick, while lavishing much of their attention and money on nearby Chatsworth. Their success – intimately associated with empire over 400 years and across the globe – preserved Hardwick, and their interests elsewhere saved it from significant alternation. In the 20th century, keenly aware of Hardwick’s great significance and unique appeal, the Devonshires ensured that this remarkable building was passed on to the nation with its Elizabethan splendour intact. There is also restaurant and shop on-site.
Built in the 17th century by the Cavendish family on the site of a medieval castle founded in the 12th century by the Peverel family, the castle is a great fun place to take all the family and the children should love raking round the grounds. The views are lovely from the castle across Derbyshire too. The recently restored Wall Walk instils a sense of history as you wander round and you really get the sense that you are in a real castle and that someone is likely to appear in period dress at any moment. Well recommended for a day out – the cafe is good too and on a warm day you are welcome to take a blanket and enjoy relaxing in the castle grounds.
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Castillo de Bolsover
Castle StreetBuilt in the 17th century by the Cavendish family on the site of a medieval castle founded in the 12th century by the Peverel family, the castle is a great fun place to take all the family and the children should love raking round the grounds. The views are lovely from the castle across Derbyshire too. The recently restored Wall Walk instils a sense of history as you wander round and you really get the sense that you are in a real castle and that someone is likely to appear in period dress at any moment. Well recommended for a day out – the cafe is good too and on a warm day you are welcome to take a blanket and enjoy relaxing in the castle grounds.
Good local Pubs.
This local pub in the neighbouring village of Biggin, is attached to a small campsite and is very much a friendly 'local's' pub. It has a nice garden with a boules run.
It does great food but can get very busy in the sunny summer days.
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The Waterloo Inn
Main StreetThis local pub in the neighbouring village of Biggin, is attached to a small campsite and is very much a friendly 'local's' pub. It has a nice garden with a boules run.
It does great food but can get very busy in the sunny summer days.
Super friendly pub in the centre of Hartington that has hotel rooms & a great restaurant attached. They hold regular quiz nights & events such as music nights, pride celebrations.
Always book.
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The Devonshire Arms
Market PlaceSuper friendly pub in the centre of Hartington that has hotel rooms & a great restaurant attached. They hold regular quiz nights & events such as music nights, pride celebrations.
Always book.
Hotel / pub / restaurant in the heart of Hartington. Open bar, which serves good food & drinks.
Charles Cotton Hotel
Hotel / pub / restaurant in the heart of Hartington. Open bar, which serves good food & drinks.
Your closest pub (2 minute walk). PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN WALKING HERE, ESPECIALLY IN THE DARK. Some drivers are not as considerate as they could be when crossing the bridge. Torches & reflective armbands are supplied in the cottage.
This is a very popular pub that has a vibrant bar and a very good restaurant. It also does a wholesome camper's breakfast in season. Booking ahead is esential.
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The Manifold Inn
B5054Your closest pub (2 minute walk). PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN WALKING HERE, ESPECIALLY IN THE DARK. Some drivers are not as considerate as they could be when crossing the bridge. Torches & reflective armbands are supplied in the cottage.
This is a very popular pub that has a vibrant bar and a very good restaurant. It also does a wholesome camper's breakfast in season. Booking ahead is esential.
Bit of a drive but, this is in a lovely location and it is a quaint olde-worlde pub that also serves good food.
There is. lovely church in the village & there's a little Brik-a-brak stall with an honesty box in the bus stop opposite the pub.
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The Black Lion Inn
Bit of a drive but, this is in a lovely location and it is a quaint olde-worlde pub that also serves good food.
There is. lovely church in the village & there's a little Brik-a-brak stall with an honesty box in the bus stop opposite the pub.
One of our favourites for a meal out; especially in the winter when the fires are roaring &, it just happens to be a pub too - result!
Booking ahead essential.
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The Royal Oak | Peak District
One of our favourites for a meal out; especially in the winter when the fires are roaring &, it just happens to be a pub too - result!
Booking ahead essential.
This is a lovely place for a drink & I believe that the foods good too. It has the added bonus of some interesting rocks & caves behind the building, where it is said a druid used to live.
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The Druid Inn
Main StreetThis is a lovely place for a drink & I believe that the foods good too. It has the added bonus of some interesting rocks & caves behind the building, where it is said a druid used to live.
Quirky, old little pub in a beautiful village, overlooking the village green. Especially nice in the summer.
Sycamore Inn
Quirky, old little pub in a beautiful village, overlooking the village green. Especially nice in the summer.
Good little pub opposite one of the quaintest churches in the area, which is usually open to visit.( I believe that it has the highest church spire in the country.)
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The Church Inn
Main StreetGood little pub opposite one of the quaintest churches in the area, which is usually open to visit.( I believe that it has the highest church spire in the country.)
This pub is in the next village up from Hulme end, towards Leek. It holds its own beer festival & has its own micro-brewery. It serves a varied menu & is a CAMRA recommended pub.
We have not been here so can not comment on how good it is but I believe that it is popular.
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Greyhound Inn
This pub is in the next village up from Hulme end, towards Leek. It holds its own beer festival & has its own micro-brewery. It serves a varied menu & is a CAMRA recommended pub.
We have not been here so can not comment on how good it is but I believe that it is popular.
Food scene
This is an unassuming little front to what is an award winning cafe. It is very popular as a pre-walk breakfast stop & serves up a great lunch / tea menu. There are also fresh supplies & gifts in the shop, if needed.
Hartington Farm Shop & Cafe
Unit 1 Mill LnThis is an unassuming little front to what is an award winning cafe. It is very popular as a pre-walk breakfast stop & serves up a great lunch / tea menu. There are also fresh supplies & gifts in the shop, if needed.
Just across the road from the cottage is The Tea Junction, which was once home to the engine which ran through the Manifold Valley. Still visible today are the old beams, girders & arches from the 18th century – the building has since been lovingly restored & turned into a tearoom with the visitor centre next door.
If you ask & pre-order they will often prepare a packed lunch for you to take out for the day.
Hulme End Tea Junction
Just across the road from the cottage is The Tea Junction, which was once home to the engine which ran through the Manifold Valley. Still visible today are the old beams, girders & arches from the 18th century – the building has since been lovingly restored & turned into a tearoom with the visitor centre next door.
If you ask & pre-order they will often prepare a packed lunch for you to take out for the day.
Sightseeing
This is the walk/cycle path that starts just over the road from the cottage.
It is fairly flat, as it used to be a railway line (the cottage being originally a storage facility for grain that would be transported along the line), although there is a road that tunnels through the hillside along the way.
The track is about 5 miles long and it ends at Weag’s Bridge. Along the way you will find Thor's Cave & Wetton Mill, which has a lovely tea-room.
As it's a tarmac covered track it is suitable for wheelchairs & cycles.
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Manifold Valley
This is the walk/cycle path that starts just over the road from the cottage.
It is fairly flat, as it used to be a railway line (the cottage being originally a storage facility for grain that would be transported along the line), although there is a road that tunnels through the hillside along the way.
The track is about 5 miles long and it ends at Weag’s Bridge. Along the way you will find Thor's Cave & Wetton Mill, which has a lovely tea-room.
As it's a tarmac covered track it is suitable for wheelchairs & cycles.
Chatsworth House is one of the most famous landmarks in Derbyshire. It’s the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, set in the heart of the Peak District, on the banks of the River Derwent. Home of the Cavendish family since the 1550s, it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations.
It is an expensive visit but, if you enjoy a bit of bling, this could be the place for you.
You can visit the house - full of history & art, or you can just visit the beautiful gardens & parkland &/or the children's farm. All is worth the visit, as are the shops there and there are frequent events that are always worth looking out for.
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Casa Chatsworth
Chatsworth House is one of the most famous landmarks in Derbyshire. It’s the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, set in the heart of the Peak District, on the banks of the River Derwent. Home of the Cavendish family since the 1550s, it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations.
It is an expensive visit but, if you enjoy a bit of bling, this could be the place for you.
You can visit the house - full of history & art, or you can just visit the beautiful gardens & parkland &/or the children's farm. All is worth the visit, as are the shops there and there are frequent events that are always worth looking out for.
This is one of our favourites. It has remained untouched for hundreds of years & is therefore used frequently for TV & film sets. Small but very interesting & well worth a tour.
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Haddon Hall
This is one of our favourites. It has remained untouched for hundreds of years & is therefore used frequently for TV & film sets. Small but very interesting & well worth a tour.