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Mills and Hills

Cromford MillCromford MillThe hills and countryside surrounding the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site is the location for two fascinating walks, based around Belper and Cromford. The route leaflet includes helpful information on the history and heritage you'll see along the way.
 
Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, you'll find a wealth of interesting places to visit en-route, including the Peak District Mining Museum, Crich Tramway Village, the Working Textile Museum at Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mill and Strutt’s North Mill in Belper.
 
A wide choice of accommodation is available along the route, from a town centre coaching inn to an award-winning country hotel. And if you want a change from heritage and walking, visit one of the many local factory shops in the area for a designer bargain!
 
 
Mills and Hills Descriptions/Maps (routes 13 & 14)
To download the Mills and Hills routes as pdf files, simply email your name, address and postcode to us by clicking this link – a return email will give details of how to download them. (Please note that this service is available during office hours only, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.)
 
  
  
Featured Accommodation:
 
 
Millbank HouseMillbank House
  
Millbank House
Set in beautiful countryside, with fly fishing in the grounds, Millbank House guests have their own entrance and staircase. Excellent restaurants and pubs nearby. Convenient for many tourist attractions... read more >>
 
 
  
Mount Tabor HouseMount Tabor HouseMount Tabor House
Relax in a unique converted chapel with enormous views, floor to ceiling gothic windows, wood burner. Enjoy sitting out on the balcony, deck or pretty terraces. Local and organic produce...
 
 
 
Riverdale Guest HouseRiverdale Guest House
 
Riverdale Guest House  
Walk or enjoy panoramic views of Derwent Valley from this detached guest house, quietly situated at end of cul-de-sac with hotel/pub serving food nearby. Convenient to Crich Tramway Village, Lea Gardens, Matlock and Chatsworth... read more >>
  
Sheriff LodgeSheriff Lodge 
 
 
Sheriff Lodge
In a former life, Sheriff Lodge was a hotel and no-one will be disappointed by a visit to its present incarnation as an equally well appointed bed and breakfast. Each of the rooms has a work of art specifically tied to its identity... read more >>
 
 
 
Homestead FarmHomestead Farm  
Homestead Farm
Dating back to the early 1800s, Homestead Farm B&B accommodation comprises a double en-suite bedroom (with private toilet), colour TV and tea & coffee making facilities. The large lounge/dining room has a beamed ceiling and there are books and maps... read more >>