Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Rachels Croft

Derbyshire, DE6 2AY, (4 miles, 7kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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, (3 miles, 4kms), 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.

Derbyshire, DE6 1QX, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), 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, 6kms), 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, (2 miles, 3kms), 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, DE4 4DE, (3 miles, 4kms), 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, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BW, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 583388, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

High up on the limestone plateau, there are some stunning views from this small village. Elton developed around lead mining and agriculture and both are still in evidence. Mining may have gone, but the surrounding area is rich in remnants.

Derbyshire, DE6 1LB, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Derbyshire, DE4 4HU, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 583388, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small hamlet at a junction of roads set in the limestone country of the White Peak. 3 miles west of Cromford, most peoples pass through Grangemill on the way elsewhere on one of the five roads that all meet here.

Nr. Youlgreave, Derbyshire, DE45 1LN, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A tiny, remote hamlet set in glorious dales scenery. Gratton is really a group of scattered farms and isolated cottages set in narrow lanes the between Elton and Youlgreave. Some of the buildings are surprisingly grand.

Derbyshire, DE6 1PW, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Derbyshire, DE4 4HS, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 583388, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A tiny, peaceful hamlet set in the remote limestone hills of the White Peak. In the hills above the Griffe Grange Valley, there is just a scattering of isolated cottages and farms in this remote spot well off the beaten track.

Village Centre, Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ, (5 miles, 8kms), 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.

Cromford Canal, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5HN, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 823204, www.middleton-leawood.org.uk

Built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent to Cromford Canal, Leawood Pump is capable of lifting approximately five tons of water each minute, up to a height of 30 feet.

Derbyshire, DE6 2AB, (5 miles, 8kms), 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, DE4 4LQ, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 583388, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

An old lead mining village dominated by nearby quarrying activities. Old limestone cottages climb along the single street so typical of an old mining community. Still a busy working village, with pubs and a small shop.

Derbyshire, SK17 0DT, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, (4 miles, 7kms), 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, 4kms), 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, 4kms), 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.

Derbyshire, DE4 2DQ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 583388, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A very interesting old village hidden up in the limestone hills and surrounded by glorious scenery. 4 miles west of Matlock, Winster was once a busy place with its' own market and prosperous lead mining industry.