Jane's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a lovely walk straight from the door, if you are ok with a steep climb in parts.
32 locals recommend
Black Rocks Car Park
Brickfields CloseThis is a lovely walk straight from the door, if you are ok with a steep climb in parts.
Get the cable car from the station just outside Matlock Bath. Lovely views from the top with a visitors centre also.
160 locals recommend
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadGet the cable car from the station just outside Matlock Bath. Lovely views from the top with a visitors centre also.
Bonsall
Lovely village with some nice walks. The legendary Barley Mow pub is also there!
A superb walk across the cliff tops Curbar running to Froggatt Edge. Fantastic views.
Follow road through Chatsworth Est. Through Baslow on A623 . when entering Calver turn right signpost Curbar. Just follow road to top. signpost Sheffield. Nearing the top some pull in parking spaces, or full car park To the very top. You are then straight onto the clifftop path.
42 locals recommend
Curbar Edge
A superb walk across the cliff tops Curbar running to Froggatt Edge. Fantastic views.
Follow road through Chatsworth Est. Through Baslow on A623 . when entering Calver turn right signpost Curbar. Just follow road to top. signpost Sheffield. Nearing the top some pull in parking spaces, or full car park To the very top. You are then straight onto the clifftop path.
Bakewell
Monyash
Buxton
Monsal Head Hotel
Monsal Trail
Mam Tor
Dovedale
Ashbourne
Padley Gorge
Padley Gorge Trail
Matlock Bath
Haddon Hall
Chatsworth House
Youlgreave
Castleton
Rowtor Rocks
Stonehenge! Forget that modern stuff! This ancient stone circle, but they are only as high as your knee!! Worth a visit though.
30 locals recommend
Nine Ladies Stone Circle
Lees RoadStonehenge! Forget that modern stuff! This ancient stone circle, but they are only as high as your knee!! Worth a visit though.
I know this as the Grey Ladies - it’s 4 large stones with a fifth situated in a nearby wall- lovely spot - lovely views.
Nine Stones Close Stone Circle
I know this as the Grey Ladies - it’s 4 large stones with a fifth situated in a nearby wall- lovely spot - lovely views.
Robin Hood's Stride
Interesting ancient stones with great views!
Cratcliffe
Great picnic spot lovely views!
Stanage Edge
Hermit's Cave
Limestone Way
High Tor Road
High Tor Road
Birchover
Cromford Mill
Mill Road
Carsington Water
Cycle hire at Middleton top- a very short drive or walk from the cottage.
11 locals recommend
Middleton Top Cycle Hire, Near Cromford, Derbyshire
Cycle hire at Middleton top- a very short drive or walk from the cottage.
Eyam - very interesting . The plague village. The only place outside of London where the plague was contracted in 1665. Self isolation ensured it did not spread.
79 locals recommend
Eyam
Eyam - very interesting . The plague village. The only place outside of London where the plague was contracted in 1665. Self isolation ensured it did not spread.
Cheedale - Just off the A6 just before hitting Buxton - lovely walks and stepping stones down the river Wye
Cheedale
CheedaleCheedale - Just off the A6 just before hitting Buxton - lovely walks and stepping stones down the river Wye
Museum opened May 2021 - British cars manufactured through the decades. You can book to drive anything from an Allegro to a Rolls Royce also!
10 locals recommend
Great British Car Journey
Museum opened May 2021 - British cars manufactured through the decades. You can book to drive anything from an Allegro to a Rolls Royce also!
Food scene
The FEATHER STAR/ inside the Red Lion- visitors favourite! superb quirky pub in Wirksworth - Unique - great selection of real ales and craft beers. If you are a lager drinker try the Shiny Lager! - Live music events, lovely outside area.
Red Lion
The FEATHER STAR/ inside the Red Lion- visitors favourite! superb quirky pub in Wirksworth - Unique - great selection of real ales and craft beers. If you are a lager drinker try the Shiny Lager! - Live music events, lovely outside area.
Really nice lunch here. Gift shop, iron monger, flour mill etc. On the A6 before Bakewell at Rowsley.
20 locals recommend
Caudwell's Mill Trust Ltd
158 Bakewell RdReally nice lunch here. Gift shop, iron monger, flour mill etc. On the A6 before Bakewell at Rowsley.
Superb food! Short stroll from the cottage.
31 locals recommend
Le Mistral Wirksworth - French Restaurant
23 Market PlSuperb food! Short stroll from the cottage.
Good traditional pub menu and burgers. Traditional Sunday Roast, bottomless brunch. Super cocktails 2 for £12 between 5-7pm
7 locals recommend
Hope & Anchor
Saint Johns StreetGood traditional pub menu and burgers. Traditional Sunday Roast, bottomless brunch. Super cocktails 2 for £12 between 5-7pm
Sour Cow
12 Market PlLovely breakfast and lunch! Great for a coffee!
Sizzling Pig
79c Sitwell StreetGreat coffee!! Must have a Yorkie Pud wrap! Excellent!
Cromford Tapas Bar
Market PlaceExcellent food in Matlock. Will send a taxi for you and return you after your meal free of charge.
24 locals recommend
Maazi Matlock
25 Causeway LnExcellent food in Matlock. Will send a taxi for you and return you after your meal free of charge.
The Black Swan
44 Market PlA couple of miles out of town in Idridgehay
For Fish & Chips look no further than Robinsons. They are on the market place at CROMFORD. Well worth the trip out of town!
Robinsons Traditional Fish & chips
22 Market PlaceFor Fish & Chips look no further than Robinsons. They are on the market place at CROMFORD. Well worth the trip out of town!
An independent cinema. Couple of minutes walk from the house.
42 locals recommend
The Northern Light Cinema
13A North EndAn independent cinema. Couple of minutes walk from the house.