Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Overfield Farm

Derbyshire, DE6 1EU, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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 Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4HW, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 583388

A tiny agricultural hamlet set in the remote White Peak uplands. Traces of a Roman road and the former route of the Cromford and High Peak Railway, now the High Peak Trail, run close to Aldwark.

Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1QP, (2 miles, 3kms), 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, 7kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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, SK17 0DT, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01298 25106, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small village set high in the spectacular White Peak landscape. A very popular area with walkers. Just off the A515 midway between Ashbourne and Buxton, Biggin is typical of a White Peak village, running along a single street.

Derbyshire, DE6 1PB, (3 miles, 4kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, DE4 4DE, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 0121 722 4968, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A peaceful little limestone village 2.5 miles from Wirksworth which has given its name to the nearby reservoir at Carsington Water. Adjoining nearby Hopton, Carsington was once a centre for lead mining.

Carsington, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 540696, www.moretoexperience.co.uk

Carsington Water has everything you need for a great day out - and best of all most facilities are free! On site shops cater for everybody, these include our new outdoor clothes shop 'Water Rail'. The Gallery Cafe & Main Sail Restaurant.

Derbyshire, DE6 2GJ, (5 miles, 8kms), 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, 3kms), 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.

Derbyshire Dales, SK17 0DY, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 0845 833 0970

Friden is a hamlet in the civil parish of Hartington Nether Quarter, Derbyshire, England. It is located 11 miles south-east of Buxton just off the Newhaven to Cromford Via Gellia road and lies within the Peak District National Park.

East Mill, Bridge Foot, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1XH, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Hopton, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DF, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 540923, Email, www.hoptonhall.co.uk

The Hall can trace its roots back to being a 12th century manor House when it boasted an estate of 3,700 acres, some of which now stands under the Carsington Reservoir.

Village Centre, Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ, (3 miles, 4kms), 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, 7kms), 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, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, SK17 0DT, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small hamlet at a junction of roads high up on the limestone plateau of the White Peak. An old coaching inn, which has sadly seen better days, stands on the Ashbourne to Buxton road surrounded by some beautiful countryside.

Derbyshire, DE6 1QL, (1 miles, 2kms), 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 2AW, (2 miles, 3kms), 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, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), 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, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), 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