Speedwell Cavern in the Peak District National Park is a wonderful destination for families to have a subterranean adventure in a boat. The temperature remains more or less constant 10c, 52f as caves generally do,…
The walk around Langsett Reservoir, South Yorkshire, is a great walk for all standards. It has the variety in a walk that many seek, from woodland to open moors. And the views up onto the…
Alport Heights is a hill near Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It is the closest hill over 1,000 ft to Derby and has stunning views for miles to the South. It is possible to see Derby city…
There are 3 reservoirs at Linacre, the Lower, Middle and Upper reservoirs, all built between 1855 and 1904, between them they hold more than 240 million gallons of water. The upper reservoir is a designated…
Castleton village in Derbyshire is a treasured destination for our family members and has been for many years now. This historic location is renowned for its picturesque qualities and uniqueness which makes it a real…
Is the riverside path through the Dovedale valley the most popular easy walk in Britain? I cannot think of too many that attract more visitors than Dovedale outside of the mountains that pull in large…
Snake pass is an area of natural beauty with so many walks and hikes in all directions and abilities that I could write about the many miles of stunning scenery forever. Last summer was a…
Nestled in the Derbyshire Dales, Matlock Bath is south of Matlock town on a6 road half way between Derby and Buxton a delightful location for family outings and walks and has been a popular destination…
Is Parkhouse Hill Britain’s best little hill? There is some stiff competition for this title; Loughrigg Fell with its beautiful misty morning views across Windermere has long been a favourite of mine, whilst north of…
North Derbyshire will always be one of my favourite places to walk, and that is the reason for deciding to write about one of the walks I have so often returned to. I’ve visited the…
Millers Dale holds many lovely memories, it is also preserved as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the river Wye running through the valley, Derbyshire. Twin viaducts which are local landmarks span the valley…
Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge with all their gritstone magic are favourite locations of mine and nearly always get a visit when I go on a trip to the Peak District. When I go to…
