Derbyshire, DE45 1DS, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.
Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01246 565300, Email, www.chatsworth.org
Chatsworth is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates, offering something for everyone, from famous works of art and the spectacular fountains in the garden to the finest shopping, food & drink and many miles of free walks.
Bakewell to Blackwell Mill, Buxton, DE45 1GE, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01629 816558, www.peakdistrict.gov.uk
After a £2m restoration scheme the Monsal Trail, the stretch of railway line between Bakewell and Buxton, is now open again after over 40 years.
Derbyshire, DE4 2LW, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A lovely stone built estate village on a steep hillside with stunning panoramic views over spectacular scenery. The Thornhill family of Stanton Hall built much of the village for its' estate workers and it is a very attractive place.
Nr Youlgrave, DE45 1LG, (4 miles, 6kms), 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).
Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JS, (3 miles, 6kms), 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, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), 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, DE45 1RZ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
An attractive village at the northern end of Chatsworth Park surrounded by magnificent countryside. Set beneath its' gritstone edge, Baslow is an attractive place with some very fine houses.
Derbyshire, DE4 2NR, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A pretty village on the Chatsworth estate with some fine stone built houses and leafy lanes. 6 miles north of Matlock, at the southern end of Chatsworth Park, Beeley was originally a village for workers.
Derbyshire, SK17 9TQ, (4 miles, 7kms), 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, (2 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.
Derbyshire, S32 3XQ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A pleasant stone built village in the Derwent Valley, its' surroundings combine some of the best of both White and Dark peak scenery.
Derbyshire, SK17 9SL, (5 miles, 8kms), 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, DE4 2NF, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A tiny hamlet 2 miles south of Bakewell near to Haddon Hall. After crossing the River Wye the narrow lane passes by the farms at Congreave and leads up to Stanton Moor, and that's it!
Derbyshire, SK17 8SY, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.
Derbyshire, S32 3YH, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A delightful hillside village with fantastic views over the Derwent valley away to the White Peak. A peaceful village closely linked with the adjoining village of Calver, it has some very fine residential properties.
Derbyshire, DE45 1PH, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A very pretty estate village set within Chatsworth Park with some beautiful houses and cottages. Visit Edensor (pronounced Ensor) in high summer with blue skies and flowers in full bloom and you could be on a chocolate box cover!
Derbyshire, S32 5QW, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01433 630599, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Very popular with visitors, Eyam is famous as the "Plague Village". It is a fascinating, historical place with a lively feel to it. 5 miles north of Bakewell, this is a village with a lot to offer.
Derbyshire, SK17 9QG, (5 miles, 8kms), 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, S32 5QA, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01433 631254, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Picturesque little village in limestone uplands set around its duck pond. The fine old buildings grouped around the village green complete with an ancient cross, bull-ring and pond make Foolow one of the prettiest villages in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire, DE45 1TS, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.
Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 812855, Email, www.haddonhall.co.uk
Haddon Hall is conveniently situated on the A6 between Bakewell and Matlock, Derbyshire. Open 12 noon – 5pm.
Derbyshire, DE45 1NS, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
A small picturesque hamlet with some grand buildings and fine architecture set in beautiful countryside. In spring the snowdrops and daffodils on the roadside through the village are delightful.
Nr Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, SK17 9QN, (5 miles, 8kms), 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, (1 miles, 2kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.
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