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The Barrel With A View
Historic charm meets rural tranquillity at the Barrel Inn at Bretton, the highest pub in the Peak District The Barrel Inn at Bretton is...
Sep 22 min read


A Romantic Ruin, A Beautiful Dale, & A Wicked Pass
Recently, we found a brilliant new circular walk from Castleton village into some prime Peak District country, with classic viewpoints...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


The Blue Lady of the Dark Peak
Summer brings so much new colour to the Dark Peak. The heather on the moors, green or brown for the rest of the year, is washed a warm...
Aug 4, 20231 min read


A Castle No More
A favourite walk in spring is a loop between Hartington and Longnor villages in the White Peak, through the Manifold and Dove valleys....
Jul 15, 20231 min read


Stunning Stanage Sunset
When the summer evenings are long and light in the Peaks, we like to get out onto a ridge and enjoy the golden hour's warm colour and...
Jul 8, 20231 min read


Mines, Metal and Murder
High on the White Peak limestone plateau just 5 minutes' drive from the cottage, Magpie Mine shines in sun or looms on an overcast day. ...
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Stepping Stones, Tors, & the Dove
Walking from Dove Dale car park to the pretty village of Milldale and back is one of THE classic Peak District routes. Halfway along is...
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Hardwick Hall – An Elizabethan Gem
If you enjoyed a visit to Chatsworth House and are keen for more, we highly recommend a visit to Hardwick Hall, which is a 40-minute...
Jul 23, 20222 min read


Sweet Summer Meadows in the White Peak
Is there anything more soul-soaring than the prospect of a sweet-smelling summer meadow to walk through? Just over the hill from the...
May 9, 20221 min read


Let's Get Away From It All
Do you ever want to just get away from it all? We found the perfect place the other day, out west of beautiful Buxton, among the wide...
Apr 29, 20221 min read


Endless views
The most spectacular viewpoints in the Peak District are often achieved with not a lot of effort. The classic skyline walk along the...
Mar 31, 20221 min read


St Ives of the Peaks
Had enough hiking? Tired of trekking? Wirksworth is only 25 minutes from our cottage and like a certain well-known Cornish village, it...
Mar 21, 20221 min read


Above the Clouds
It may be the deep mid-winter, but December can be a surprisingly good month to be outdoors in the Peak District, and not just because...
Dec 24, 20211 min read


Cycling the Monsal Trail
It’s only taken us er….several decades to finally cycle the Monsal Trail but I’m glad we finally made the effort. This old disused...
Nov 6, 20211 min read


Win Hill: The best view in the Peak District?
There are lots of fantastic 360 degree views to be had in the Peak District, but one of the best has to be from the top of Win Hill near...
Aug 7, 20211 min read


Deep Dale Flowers
Deep Dale, just round the corner from Ashford-in-the-Water, has a fabulous display of limestone-loving wild flowers from April onwards,...
Jun 14, 20211 min read


Brown Hares
If you take a walk up PennyUnk Lane (accessible at the top of the village) be sure to keep a look out for Brown Hares in the fields...
Apr 23, 20211 min read


Hathersage Swimming Pool
Fancy a break from walking? why not take a dip in the fantastic outdoor swimming pool in the village of Hathersage, just 20 minutes’ drive f
Apr 23, 20211 min read


Derbyshire Well Dressings
If you visit the Peak District National Park during Spring and early Summer don’t miss the annual traditional well-dressing festivals
Apr 23, 20211 min read
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