Derbyshire, DE45 1DS, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Busy market town in the heart of the Peak District, an ideal place from which to visit the beauties of the surrounding area. The largest town in the Peak District National Park, Bakewell is best known for a confection made by mistake.
Derbyshire, SK17 0AS, (5 miles, 7kms), 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.
Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JS, (3 miles, 4kms), 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, DE45 1QF, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.gov.uk
A picturesque village on the river Wye north of Bakewell with the medieval Sheepwash Bridge as its focal point. Three bridges cross the beautiful river Wye in this charming village full of character and in an idyllic waterside setting.
Derbyshire, SK17 9TQ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A pretty little hamlet with some spectacular scenery nearby. Just off the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell, this is essentially an agricultural settlement. It provides some good facilities for the holiday-maker, with caravan and camp sites.
Nr Taddington, Derbyshire, SK17 9UQ, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A group of tiny agricultural hamlets set on a remote hilltop with spectacular panoramic views. Close to the A6 between Bakewell and Buxton, there is some good holiday accommodation here.
Wye Valley, Derbyshire, SK17 9TF, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01773 881188, Email, www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Chee Dale SSSI, is a spectacular setting for a walk. Among its many delights are the ash woodland, limestone grassland and an impressive 200ft deep gorge, which are of international importance. Several footpaths pass through the reserve.
Derbyshire, SK17 9SL, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A classic White Peak limestone village in stunning upland scenery, a very quiet and peaceful village. Chelmorton is one of the highest villages not only in Derbyshire, but all England and this region known locally as Top Country.
Derbyshire, SK17 8SY, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01298 872240, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
In an elevated location Cressbrook, is of the beaten track, set amongst secluded wooded dales and beautiful countryside. Mid way between Buxton and Bakewell, but well away from main roads, this is a secretive sort of village.
Under Whitle Farm, Sheen, Nr Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0PR, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.
Derbyshire, SK17 0AA, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A remote hill village surrounded by magnificent hills and dales overlooking the Upper Dove Valley. Just five miles south of Buxton, this is a spot worth finding. Few villages have such spectacular scenery on their doorstep.
Derbyshire, SK17 9QG, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Flagg is a small Peak District village, set in the Derbyshire Dales, halfway between the picturesque town of Bakewell and the spa town of Buxton, in the area officially known as "The White Peak". A thousand feet above sea level.
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.
Derbyshire, DE45 1TS, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
An attractive limestone village set around a pretty little green with an old cross. The village lies under the ridge of Longstone Edge, 2 miles from Bakewell. It has some charming old cottages along the main street.
Nr Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, SK17 9QN, (2 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01335 343666, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Hurdlow is a small hamlet consisting of a cluster of buildings around Hurdlow Hall and Hurdlow Grange. A settlement is recorded here as far back as 1244.
Derbyshire, DE45 1NN, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A very pretty hamlet between Great Longstone and the famous viewpoint at Monsal Head. The grey limestone cottages are a riot of floral colour in the summer in this quiet little place three miles from Bakewell.
Derbyshire, SK17 8QP, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01298 871569, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A little gem of a White Peak village with a pretty green set in glorious countryside. A mile east of Tideswell the close-knit community here forms a character typical of the limestone villages.
Nr Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0NS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01538 483741
Longnor is a sizeable village with its bustling cobbled square overlooked by the historic Longnor Craft Centre and quaint streets of stone houses. It nestles between the Dove and Manifold valleys and is a good starting point for many walks.
Derbyshire, DE45 1LS, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.
Miller's Dale, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8SN, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A small settlement in an exceptionally beautiful section of the River Wye, where it winds through sinuous limestone dales.
Wye Valley, Derbyshire, SK17 8SN, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01773 881188, Email, www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
An SSSI site- enjoy pleasant walks to see wildflowers, insects & birds. From early summer you can see wildflowers including cowslips, orchids, harebell & wild strawberries. The reserve has wooded slopes where ash, hazel & willow are seen.
Derbyshire, DE45 1NL, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
One of the most popular & most photgraphed beauty spots in the Peak District, with absolutely fabulous dales scenery, with the combination of the winding river Wye in the steep sided dale with the wooded slopes of Fin Cop & the viaduct.
Derbyshire, DE45 1JH, (0.9 miles, 2kms), 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, DE45 1JE, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 814177, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A neat little village set high up on a ledge above the beautiful Lathkill Dale. There are some pretty little cottages in this quiet village and spectacular views over the surrounding hills and dales.
Stoop Farm, Hollinsclough, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0RW, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01298 23618, Email
Peak District Short Breaks offers you a two-day tour visiting local food producers. You could be having a go at making champagne truffles, sampling craft beers, tasting scrumptious cheeses and so much more ...........
Derbyshire, DE45 1QS, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
An attractive little limestone village in the spectacular scenery of the White Peak. A classic limestone hill village built along a single broad, grassy, street, there are some pretty old farms and cottages here.
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