Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Hillcrest House

Derbyshire, DE6 1EU, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms), 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 1QP, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A picturesque hamlet set in the glorious countryside of the White Peak. Just off the A515 north of Ashbourne, a narrow lane winds down to this peaceful little backwater. There is a cluster of houses and a lovely old church.

Staffordshire Moorlands, DE6 2FX, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01538 483741, Email, www.alstonefield.com

Alstonefield is a small picturesque village in the Peak District National Park. It is located in Staffordshire, near to the border of Derbyshire, between the valleys of the rivers Dove and the Manifold.

Derbyshire, DE6 1QX, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A tiny White Peak hamlet in an isolated location, somewhat overshadowed by its' limestone quarry. There are just a few farms and scattered cottages in the hamlet, which is all that remains of a larger medieval settlement.

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 1GD, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), 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 1LB, (2 miles, 2kms), 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.

Nr Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 7TP, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01538 304313

Grindon is a delightful moorland hill village strategically situated above the most interesting and exciting section of the Manifold Valley. There is a car park and picnic spot beside the church.

East Mill, Bridge Foot, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1XH, (3 miles, 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.

Village Centre, Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ, (1 miles, 2kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, (2 miles, 3kms), 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 1QL, (3 miles, 5kms), 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 2EP, (5 miles, 7kms), 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, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), 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, (2 miles, 3kms), 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, (2 miles, 3kms), 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, (3 miles, 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