Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Thistle Bank Guest House

Derbyshire, DE6 1EU, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Ashbourne is a fine old market town, with good shopping, especially for antiques. An ideal base for visiting the Peak District or Alton Towers. Described as 'The Gateway to Dovedale', Ashbourne has much more to offer.

Derbyshire, DE6 2AY, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email

Dovedale is a renowned beauty spot -although it is actually around 2-3 miles long! The River Dove flows through Milldale, Wolscote Dale and Beresford Dale. Famous for its stepping stones, Lionshead rock, caves and literary connections.

Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3DH, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small village south of Ashbourne set in the tranquil rolling countryside of the south Derbyshire Dales. The site of the original village is a mile to the south of the present village.

Derbyshire, DE6 1PB, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A remote hill village in quiet limestone countryside, overlooking Havenhill Dale with Haven Hill to the south. The tiny cluster of limestone buildings here are grouped by the Elizabethan Bradbourne Hall and the noble church of All Saints.

Derbyshire, DE6 1PG, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A tranquil village of great charm set in rich farmland. 3 miles east of Ashbourne off the A517, Bradley is found along some beautiful wooded, winding lanes that meander through gentle rolling countryside.

Derbyshire, DE6 1GD, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

An attractive old village set in the rocky limestone uplands of the southern White Peak, Brassington Brassington has a timeless feel to it. Set on a hilltop and surrounded by spectacular countryside.

Derbyshire, DE6 2GJ, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A charming little village just 1.5 miles south of Ashbourne. Standing in the shadow of the town, Clifton is delightfully situated above the meadows alongside the river. On Watery lane is the site of the old corn mill.

Derbyshire, DE6 2DQ, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small hamlet south of Ashbourne near to Osmaston Park, closely linked with nearby Wyaston. See Ashbourne.

Derbyshire, DE6 3AE, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small hamlet off the A52 between Derby and Ashbourne near to Osmaston Park. There are just a few cottages and farms in this quiet, pretty spot. The Ednaston Manor is to the north of the main road

Derbyshire, DE6 1LB, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A charming village on the Bentley Brook bisected by the Ashbourne to Buxton road. Many people pass through Fenny Bentley, 2 miles north of Ashbourne, going elsewhere, but it is a rewarding little place to stop for a while.

East Mill, Bridge Foot, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1XH, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), Tel: 01773 881188, Email, www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

Hartington Meadows is bursting with the colour of wildflowers through the summer. The grassland is managed as part of a working farm, and is cut for hay in mid-July - this encourages meadow flowers such as hay rattle and meadow vetchling.

Derbyshire, DE6 1PW, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Close by the dam wall of Carsington Reservoir, Hognaston is a peaceful little village with some pretty cottages. Hognaston is an ancient settlement, with a pleasant south facing location off the Ashbourne to Wirksworth road.

Derbyshire, DE6 3EF, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Hulland Ward forms the centre of a number of small hamlets such as Hulland Village, Hulland Moss and Biggin by Hulland. It grew as a residential village from smaller agricultural settlements in the 2nd part of the 20th century

Village Centre, Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01335 350429, Email

The village lies at the terminus of the narrow-gauge Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway; the track now a walk/cycle route. The old station has been beautifully restored and is now a visitor centre with car park, toilets and tea shop.

Derbyshire, DE6 1JF, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A pretty little village of stone houses in a dip of the southern limestone uplands. Just 3 miles from Ashbourne on the road to Carsington, Kniveton is often just passed through by most people.

Derbyshire, DE6 2AB, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A charming little brick built village in the peaceful waterside meadows of the Dove valley. Just a couple of miles from Ashbourne, Mapleton is a quiet little place hiding a quaint little church of unusual design.

Derbyshire, DE6 1LW, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A very picturesque estate village with pretty cottages along tree-lined lanes. Just off the A52 south east of Ashbourne, this really is a model village. Built to serve the now demolished Osmaston Manor.

Derbyshire, DE6 1QL, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A neat limestone village situated remotely in the scenic hill country of the White Peak. Nestling with its' back against Parwich Hill, the village spreads comfortably around its' old pond and spacious green.

Derbyshire, DE6 2EE, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A quiet remote village close to the river Dove in some beautiful countryside. 6 miles from Ashbourne, Roston is an ancient little settlement with some good-looking old buildings.

Derbyshire, DE6 3AS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A pretty village in the peaceful rolling countryside south east of Ashbourne. Just off the A52 Ashbourne to Derby road, Shirley is a small attractive village, comfortably grouped around a lovely church.

Derbyshire, DE6 2EP, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

An attractive little estate village near the Staffordshire - Derbyshire border at the river Dove. Snelston is built around the Gothic style Hall of which little remains apart from the former stable block and parkland.

Derbyshire, DE6 2DA, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01335 343666

Stanton, is a small village, of stone built cottages and small farms on the Weaver Hills near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Its most famous son being Gilbert Sheldon - born in 1598 who became Archbishop of Canterbury.

Derbyshire, DE6 2AW, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Literally at the gateway to Dovedale, this appealing little village is set in some of the most beautiful countryside in England. Close to the junction of the beautiful rivers Dove and Manifold.

Derbyshire, DE6 1RA, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01335 352200, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Tissington is a beautiful, unspoilt village lying 3.5 miles north of Ashbourne. The fine Jacobean Manor, has been the home of the Fitz Herbert family for over 500 years. The Hall has a 10 acre garden and arboretum.

Tissington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01335 352200, Email, www.tissingtonhall.co.uk

Home of the FitzHerbert family for over 500 years. The Hall stands in a superbly maintained Estate village and contains wonderful panelling and fine old masters. Also visit the 10 acre garden and arboretum. Schools very welcome.

Ashbourne to Parsley Hay, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), Tel: 01629 823204

The Tissington Trail runs for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction. The High Peak and Tissington Trails