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"The Dragons Back", Hollinsclough, Parkhouse Hill & Chrome Hill
Added by Wayne Molyneux · Parkhouse Hill also known as "The Dragons Back" which if not self descriptive enough, will certainly become evident on seeing it up close, is one of a range of hills which make up this chain. The... See more about "The Dragons Back"
Alstonefield, limestone dale and village
Added by · The poet Peter Riley has brought the area alive in his magically imaginative poem 'Alstonefield'. It meanders through the local limestone dales on a series of meditative walks, ending in an all-night... See more about Alstonefield
Arbor Low, henge with stone circle
Added by Bill Bevan · I also enjoy going to Arbor Low. It is one of the most impressive henges in the UK and very atmospheric. The views across the countryside are good too. There is a fallen stone circle inside a high... See more about Arbor Low
Ashbourne, cobbled streets and gingerbread
Added by · Ashbourne's food speciality is gingerbread. French prisoners of war brought the recipe to the town during the Napoleonic Wars. Ashbourne is also famous for its magnificent Georgian architecture and... See more about Ashbourne
Ashover, Village Audio Trail
Added by Dan Boys · Ashover is the second largest parish in the country and now you can delve into the minds of residents past and present during a short (1.5 mile), but fascinating audio trail around the village. You... See more about Ashover
Bamford
Added by Danny Monaghan · See more about Bamford
Bamford Edge, Great Views Over Hope Valley and Ladybower
Added by Andy Hemingway · Bamford Edge is often overlooked (quite literally) in favour of it's big brother Stanage Edge. However, the views from here are superb and unlike Stanage, you'll most often have the place to... See more about Bamford Edge
Baslow Edge
Added by Andy Hemingway · A continuation of the edge that begins at Froggatt Edge, becomes Curbar Edge and after Curbar Gap, is known as Balsow Edge. Home of Longhorn Cattle that can often be found roaming free along the... See more about Baslow Edge
Bellamy's Bank, limestone dale
Added by · This hidden-away limestone dale in the Wye Valley is supposedly where David Bellamy was inspired to become a naturalist as a teenager. He liked the spring flowers so much he wanted to study and... See more about Bellamy's Bank
bleaklow
Added by trev walker · Great hill to walk, though as the name say's it's bleak up there. I think the best side to approach from has to be the Woodhead side. See more about bleaklow
Bugworth Basin, a Peak District port
Added by · It may be in the Peak District but Bugworth Basin is a port. Limestone from Dove Holes quarries used to rattle down to Bugsworth Basin on Peak Forest Tramway wagons. Then it was taken to Manchester... See more about Bugworth Basin
Buxton, Bandstand and Pavillion Gardens
Added by lizzietatters · Stunning gardens and bandstand a favourite place for Powderkegs morris dancing. Want to join them? Free beginners nights in Sept and Oct. No experience needed. Musicians welcome too. It's fun! Weds... See more about Buxton
Carl Wark, Possble Iron Age Enclosure/Fort
Added by Andy Hemingway · Volumes could be written regarding Carl Wark and it's possible uses! For the sake of a brief description, Carl Wark most likely dates from the early Iron Age or late Bronze Age and although largely... See more about Carl Wark
Carsington Water, wet fun with birds
Added by · Carsington is a great place for a day out. You can walk or cycle right around the reservoir or get on the water with a windsurfing board. The reservoir is great for birdwatchers and if you don't like... See more about Carsington Water
Castleton, the norman market town
Added by Bill Bevan · The Normans founded Castleton as a market town some time after 1066. Probably when William Peveril built the castle that looms above the village. The Normans defenced the village too. Castleton... See more about Castleton
Chapel-en-le-Frith, St Thomas a Becket
Added by · The church at Chapel was founded in medieval times by the foresters of the Royal Forest of the High Peak. The name Chapel-en-le-Frith means Chapel in the Forest. Most of the church now dates from the... See more about Chapel-en-le-Frith
Chatsworth Park, rolling parkland
Added by · Is this Capability Brown's only Peak District parkland? It fills the valley beautifully and is a great example of his art. The walk along the river Derwent especially on sunny days or a summer... See more about Chatsworth Park
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Chee Dale, limestone gorge
Added by stuart · Spectacular limestone scenery as the River Wye winds its way through the dale. Passing under Topley Pike, Plum Buttress, the highest limestone Cliff face in the Peak and Chee Tor. See more about Chee Dale
Chelmorton
Added by Alex Crawford · Chelmorton is one of the highest villages in Derbyshire, sitting at 1200ft above sea level, 4 miles South East of Buxton. It is overlooked by Chelmorton Low, from which a stream flows down through... See more about Chelmorton
Coombes Valley, brilliant for bird-watching
Added by · The RSPB own a great little nature reserve in Coombes Valley. Most of it is a beautiful steep wooded valley full of oak and birch. The trees are home to loads of woodland birds. See more about Coombes Valley
Cromford, Where's Little Grey Rabbit?
Added by · The home of Alison Uttley of Little Grey Rabbit and Sam Pig fame. See more about Cromford
Cromford Mill, first factory in the world
Added by · Cromford Cotton Mill was built by Richard Arkwright in 1771. He came to Derbyshire looking for a strong source of water power. His mill wa the first factory style cotton spinning mill in the world.... See more about Cromford Mill
Curbar Edge, gritstone edge
Added by · Curbar is one of the spectacular gritstone rock outcrops that run down the west side of the Derwent Valley. It was created in an ancient river delta over 250 million years ago where layers of... See more about Curbar Edge
Dovedale, spectacular limestone dale
Added by · This gorgeous limestone valley is worth visiting. It sometimes gets popular at the weekends yet get away from the car parks and you can escape the crowds. The valley is really rugged and covered with... See more about Dovedale