Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of The Smithy

Derbyshire, SK17 0AS, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A pretty village at the northern end of Dovedale, the village is set in some of the very best walking country. The scenery in and around this charming old limestone village is outstanding. The village is centred around the spacious square.

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 Youlgrave, DE45 1LG, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 816558, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Alport is a small, quiet and attractive Derbyshire and Peak District village, situated just off the main road. Named after the portway road which ran through the settlement, the Saxon inhabitants of Alport, added the prefix`al` (old).

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.

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.

Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JS, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.peakdistrict.gov.uk

The region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Within an earthen bank and ditch, a circle of some 50 white limestone slabs, all now fallen.

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, SK17 0DT, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), 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, DE4 2BL, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 583388, Email, www.birchovervillage.com

Magnificent rocky scenery surrounds this gritstone village that has some intriguing features waiting to be discovered. The winding lanes that climb up the hillsides to Birchover reveal some fascinating secrets.

Under Whitle Farm, Sheen, Nr Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0PR, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01298 83282, Email, www.dovevalleycentre.co.uk

Welcome to our award winning farm and the peace and delight of the Upper Dove Valley in the Peak District. If you enjoy spectacular scenery and care about the environment you will love staying here.

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 Dales, SK17 0DY, (0.9 miles, 1kms), 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.

Nr. Youlgreave, Derbyshire, DE45 1LN, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

Hulme End, Hartington, SK17 0EZ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01538 483740, Email, www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

A deep limestone valley of steeply wooded slopes and towering rock pinnacles. Perfect for walks and cycling

Derbyshire, DE45 1LS, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A charming little village where only the seasons seem to change over the years. There was once a castle here that disappeared after a skirmish in the Civil War; now the village is a haven of peace and tranquillity.

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

An attractive old limestone village at the head of beautiful Lathkill Dale surrounded by stunning scenery. A picturesque green, with the remnants of an old market cross, is at the centre of this peaceful village.

Derbyshire, SK17 0DT, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), 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 1RA, (4 miles, 7kms), 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, 7kms), 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, (5 miles, 8kms), 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.

Derbyshire, DE45 1UR, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 07977 451339, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Interesting village between the rivers Lathkill and Bradford surrounded by some stunning scenery. Midway between Bakewell and Matlock, Youlgreave makes a good base for exploring the area. It is one of the larger villages in the Derbyshire.