Alison’s Guide to Milldale and the Surrounding Area
Sightseeing
There is so much to see and it rather depends on your particular interests as to whether a hike up Thorpe Cloud, a wander around the splendour of Chatsworth House, or a day at Crich Tramway Museum will be for you, but there is certainly plenty of choice and generally a tearoom to add to the enjoyment! I have added the Tripadvisor link so that you can get a flavour of what is on offer and see the reviews left by other visitors. You can search by distance too:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186354-Activities-a_allAttractions.true-Peak_District_National_Park_England.html
Walk from Milldale, across pretty Viator's Bridge and head into the limestone gorge of Dovedale, following the river. Look out for Doveholes, Reynard's Cave, and the imposing rock formations of Lover's Leap, Ilam Rockand Pickering Tor. Once you reach the stepping stones at the other end of the Dale, you will see Thorpe Cloud rising up on your left and Bunster Hill to your right. There are toilets and refreshments at the car park.
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Dovedale
Walk from Milldale, across pretty Viator's Bridge and head into the limestone gorge of Dovedale, following the river. Look out for Doveholes, Reynard's Cave, and the imposing rock formations of Lover's Leap, Ilam Rockand Pickering Tor. Once you reach the stepping stones at the other end of the Dale, you will see Thorpe Cloud rising up on your left and Bunster Hill to your right. There are toilets and refreshments at the car park.
From the house, walk down to the river and then along the lane away from Dovedale, crossing over the small road bridge to follow the footpath upstream, through Wolfscote Dale and on to the pretty village of Hartington with its duckpond, typical limestone cottages, pubs and tearooms. The cheese shop is always worth a visit as are the other two village shops with their ranges of locally produced foods. You can walk into Beresford Dale from here or visit the the site of Pilsbury Castle, once an iron age fort and then Norman fortification.
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Hartington
From the house, walk down to the river and then along the lane away from Dovedale, crossing over the small road bridge to follow the footpath upstream, through Wolfscote Dale and on to the pretty village of Hartington with its duckpond, typical limestone cottages, pubs and tearooms. The cheese shop is always worth a visit as are the other two village shops with their ranges of locally produced foods. You can walk into Beresford Dale from here or visit the the site of Pilsbury Castle, once an iron age fort and then Norman fortification.
A picture perfect Derbyshire village built around a Jacobean manor house (which is occasionally open to the public). There is a splendid tearoom opposite the pretty church and close by the duck pond. The village hall often hosts craft fairs during the summer and there are small shops that are worth exploring. The Tissington Trail, a 13 mile long surfaced cycle/walking trail using a disused railway line, runs right next to the village on its way from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. Cycle hire is available at both of these locations. The national trail known as the Limestone Way also passes through Tissington.
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Tissington
A picture perfect Derbyshire village built around a Jacobean manor house (which is occasionally open to the public). There is a splendid tearoom opposite the pretty church and close by the duck pond. The village hall often hosts craft fairs during the summer and there are small shops that are worth exploring. The Tissington Trail, a 13 mile long surfaced cycle/walking trail using a disused railway line, runs right next to the village on its way from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. Cycle hire is available at both of these locations. The national trail known as the Limestone Way also passes through Tissington.
This palace on the banks of the River Derwent is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Devonshire. It is set within 1000 acres of parkland which offers many lovely walks, or you can pay to visit the magnificent house and gardens. The gardens have impressive water features, such as the Emperor Fountain, built by Joseph Paxton using the water pressure from the reservoir on the hill behind the house. The house is almost overwhelmingly grand but is certainly worth the visit and if your visit makes you hungry, there is a restaurant, tea room and gift shop for visitors.
There is a Chatsworth farm shop and Chatsworth garden centre nearby.
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Chatsworth House
This palace on the banks of the River Derwent is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Devonshire. It is set within 1000 acres of parkland which offers many lovely walks, or you can pay to visit the magnificent house and gardens. The gardens have impressive water features, such as the Emperor Fountain, built by Joseph Paxton using the water pressure from the reservoir on the hill behind the house. The house is almost overwhelmingly grand but is certainly worth the visit and if your visit makes you hungry, there is a restaurant, tea room and gift shop for visitors.
There is a Chatsworth farm shop and Chatsworth garden centre nearby.
“The most perfect house to survive from the middle ages” Simon Jenkins.
900 years of history in this gem of a house which has a gorgeous Elizabethan gallery and medieval rooms that maintain all of their original atmosphere. Perhaps that is why the house is so often used as a location for film and television. Mary Queen of Scots, The Other Boleyn Girl, Pride & Prejudice and The Princess Bride were all filmed here.
There is an excellent restaurant onsite and the Haddon Estate own the Peacock at Rowsley (see Food and Drink).
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Haddon Hall
“The most perfect house to survive from the middle ages” Simon Jenkins.
900 years of history in this gem of a house which has a gorgeous Elizabethan gallery and medieval rooms that maintain all of their original atmosphere. Perhaps that is why the house is so often used as a location for film and television. Mary Queen of Scots, The Other Boleyn Girl, Pride & Prejudice and The Princess Bride were all filmed here.
There is an excellent restaurant onsite and the Haddon Estate own the Peacock at Rowsley (see Food and Drink).
Stretching 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, Chee Dale and Bakewell, enjoy a truly scenic walk or cycle ride along this disused railway line, through tunnels and over spectacular viaducts.
Hire bikes or walk the route to experience wildlife, geology, industrial and rail heritage.
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Monsal Head Hotel
Monsal TrailStretching 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, Chee Dale and Bakewell, enjoy a truly scenic walk or cycle ride along this disused railway line, through tunnels and over spectacular viaducts.
Hire bikes or walk the route to experience wildlife, geology, industrial and rail heritage.
Thor's cave is named for the Norse god Thor and archaeological surveys have found evidence of Paleolithic, Anglo-Saxon, and Roman activity here. To reach it, start in Wetton and follow the public footpath out of the village towards Wetton Mill and the Manifold Trail alongside the river Manifold. Once out of Wetton village you will see a signposted farm track to Thor’s Cave that branches left. Thor's Cave is one of the largest natural caverns in the National park and well worth a visit.
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Thor'un Mağarası
Thor's cave is named for the Norse god Thor and archaeological surveys have found evidence of Paleolithic, Anglo-Saxon, and Roman activity here. To reach it, start in Wetton and follow the public footpath out of the village towards Wetton Mill and the Manifold Trail alongside the river Manifold. Once out of Wetton village you will see a signposted farm track to Thor’s Cave that branches left. Thor's Cave is one of the largest natural caverns in the National park and well worth a visit.
Cycle hire. We are lucky enough to have around us several disused railway lines that have been transformed into excellent surfaced leisure routes for cyclists and walkers. They pass through very beautiful scenery and cycle hire is available from various points along them, including Ashbourne, Parsley Hay and Bakewell.
These links will take you to more information:
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/trails
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/cycle/bike-hire-centres
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Tissington Trail Car Park, Ashbourne
Leisure WayCycle hire. We are lucky enough to have around us several disused railway lines that have been transformed into excellent surfaced leisure routes for cyclists and walkers. They pass through very beautiful scenery and cycle hire is available from various points along them, including Ashbourne, Parsley Hay and Bakewell.
These links will take you to more information:
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/trails
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/cycle/bike-hire-centres
Further afield, in the Dark Peak, is the pretty village of Castleton with its castle, fascinating Blue John mines and wilder walking country. The Blue John mineral is only found in this area and the mines include Speedwell which is visited by boat.
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Castleton
Further afield, in the Dark Peak, is the pretty village of Castleton with its castle, fascinating Blue John mines and wilder walking country. The Blue John mineral is only found in this area and the mines include Speedwell which is visited by boat.
Hilltop park above Matlock Bath, reached by cable car, with cavern tours, walking trails, fossil exhibitions and cafe.
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İbrahim'in Yükseklikleri
Dale RoadHilltop park above Matlock Bath, reached by cable car, with cavern tours, walking trails, fossil exhibitions and cafe.
Food and Drink
There are so many place that could be included in this section, from tearooms to really top of the range dining experiences. Trip Advisor gives you a fuller list but we are happy to answer questions or point you to some of our favourites.
Here is the Tripadvisor link to give you additional inspiration:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g186354-Peak_District_National_Park_England.html
Really excellent food and service in this rather special restaurant. Ideal for special occasions or just to treat yourself.
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The Peacock at Rowsley
Bakewell RoadReally excellent food and service in this rather special restaurant. Ideal for special occasions or just to treat yourself.
One of our 'locals' and a pleasant walk of about 1.5 miles from our front door. The pub is very traditional and the beers are good, and there is also excellent food on offer in the form of small 'tapas' style dishes which can be ordered in combination.
Watts Russell Arms
One of our 'locals' and a pleasant walk of about 1.5 miles from our front door. The pub is very traditional and the beers are good, and there is also excellent food on offer in the form of small 'tapas' style dishes which can be ordered in combination.
A lovely friendly pub with excellent food about 2 miles from our door. Do book in advance as it can get busy in the season.
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The Royal Oak
114 Cross LnA lovely friendly pub with excellent food about 2 miles from our door. Do book in advance as it can get busy in the season.
Times Hotel of the Year 2021, this Victorian Hall set in 35 acres of grounds has a stylish Garden Room Restaurant for dining on local, seasonal produce. In Ashbourne, 5 miles from Milldale. Book well in advance.
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Callow Hall Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Wedding Venue
Mappleton RoadTimes Hotel of the Year 2021, this Victorian Hall set in 35 acres of grounds has a stylish Garden Room Restaurant for dining on local, seasonal produce. In Ashbourne, 5 miles from Milldale. Book well in advance.
Lovely traditional pub with a good selection of beers and an extensive menu, all reasonably priced.
Coach & Horses
15 Upper Parliament StLovely traditional pub with a good selection of beers and an extensive menu, all reasonably priced.
City/town information
The largest town in the Peak Park, bustling Bakewell is famous for it's puddings (not tarts!) and there are many tearooms and cake shops selling these treats. The River Wye runs through the town and many painters have recreated the medieval bridge. There is a market on Monday's and a farmer's market at the agricultural centre, generally on the last Saturday in the month.
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Bakewell
The largest town in the Peak Park, bustling Bakewell is famous for it's puddings (not tarts!) and there are many tearooms and cake shops selling these treats. The River Wye runs through the town and many painters have recreated the medieval bridge. There is a market on Monday's and a farmer's market at the agricultural centre, generally on the last Saturday in the month.
Ashbourne is an attractive town just outside the Peak Park. It has a range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants. There is the annual Shrovetide football which attracts large crowds.
Cycle hire is available for those wishing to explore the Tissington Trail from here.
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Ashbourne
Ashbourne is an attractive town just outside the Peak Park. It has a range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants. There is the annual Shrovetide football which attracts large crowds.
Cycle hire is available for those wishing to explore the Tissington Trail from here.
Buxton is famous for its thermal spa waters, today bottled as Buxton Water. The Natural Baths are located on the site of original Roman Baths now in the magnificent Georgian Crescent, recently restored, built in the 1780s by the 5th Duke of Devonshire. Visit Poole's Cavern and the lovely Pavillion Gardens. Time your visit to coincide with the Buxton Festival when the town, especially the Opera House, plays host to famous names from across a cultural spectrum.
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Buxton
Buxton is famous for its thermal spa waters, today bottled as Buxton Water. The Natural Baths are located on the site of original Roman Baths now in the magnificent Georgian Crescent, recently restored, built in the 1780s by the 5th Duke of Devonshire. Visit Poole's Cavern and the lovely Pavillion Gardens. Time your visit to coincide with the Buxton Festival when the town, especially the Opera House, plays host to famous names from across a cultural spectrum.
Theme Parks
Over 40 rides set in the beautiful landscaped gardens and parkland of the now semi-derelict Alton Towers stately home. The rides are suitable for thrill-seekers of all ages and you should allow a full day as the site is large and there are plenty of attractions to keep you busy. Take a waterproof for the water rides!
There is also a spa resort and a waterpark on the site.
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Alton Kuleleri
Farley LaneOver 40 rides set in the beautiful landscaped gardens and parkland of the now semi-derelict Alton Towers stately home. The rides are suitable for thrill-seekers of all ages and you should allow a full day as the site is large and there are plenty of attractions to keep you busy. Take a waterproof for the water rides!
There is also a spa resort and a waterpark on the site.