{"id":82,"date":"2016-04-25T15:10:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T14:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cosycottsdev.itjustdone.co.uk\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2024-04-16T11:47:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T10:47:18","slug":"visiting-the-peak-district","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosycotts.com\/index.php\/visiting-the-peak-district\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting the Peak District"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Peak District National Park is one of the most beautiful areas of England and the oldest National Park.\u00a0 It is latticed with pretty conservation villages including Cressbrook, Tideswell and Litton.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tideswell<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Cathedral of the Peak<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Tideswell is an ancient bustling village right in the heart of the peaks which dates back earlier than Roman times. It has a magnificent church, dedicated to St John the Baptist, often referred to as the Cathedral of the Peak, which was built in the 14th century and stands as a land mark for miles around.\u00a0 It has a good range of shops, pubs and tearooms and is famous for its well dressings..<\/span>
\n It\u2019s known locally as \u2018Tidza\u2019 and the locals are known as ‘Sawyeds’, after a traditional story about a farmer whose cow got its head stuck in a gate. Legend has it that the farmer freed the beast by sawing off its head.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy a cup of tea and a home-made cake in one of the lovely tearooms then stroll\u00a0along to Tideswell Dale which leads down to Litton Mill and Cressbrook. It’s a Derbyshire Wildlife Nature Reserve, noted for some beautiful rare flowers and Toadstones. Tideswell makes an ideal base for walking and climbing and is an ideal base for exploring the peak district\u2019s attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit www.visittideswell.co.uk<\/a> for information on local events, walks, accommodation and a lot more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cressbrook<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Peak<\/strong>Said to be Derbyshire\u2019s most picturesque village, Cressbrook perches on the hillside on the cusp of Millers Dale, Monsal Dale and Cressbrook Dale overlooking the river Wye.\u00a0 It was built to supply workers for Arkwright’s Cotton mill (1779) but today the mill has closed and it forms a peaceful enclave with a fine hall and ex-mill workers cottages on its charming terraced slopes. Cressbrook Dale is a national nature reserve and a place of great natural beauty where rare wild flowers and prolific wildlife including\u00a0 badgers abound.<\/p>\n

It is a place to unwind and relax and enjoy the magnificent views. Indeed time seems to pass more slowly in Cressbrook, and this phenomena is locally referred to as \u2018Cressbrook time\u2019 which can be quite a bit behind Greenwich mean time !<\/p>\n

Beloved by climbers the Ravens Dale crags and Rubicon Wall at Water Cum Jolly provide challenging climbs.<\/p>\n

Litton<\/strong><\/p>\n

This hamlet lies between Cressbrook and Tideswell and features stocks on the village green. The ancient field systems which surround Litton are notable; most of the fields are long and narrow and date from the enclosures act of 1760 where strips of larger fields were allocated to families to farm.\u00a0 See the dry stone walls which enclose them and the stocks on the village green.\u00a0 The Red Lion pub serves good pub food..<\/p>\n

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Winter in Litton showing the Red Lion pub<\/p><\/div>\n

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Local Shopping<\/strong><\/span>
\n Local shopping is excellent in Tideswell and the local market towns of Chesterfield, Bakewell and Buxton.\u00a0 About 45 minutes drive takes you to Sheffield (Meadow hall),\u00a0Manchester or Derby where all the facilities of major cities are available.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t load up the car with a supermarket shop for your visit, local shops are excellent, why not shop when you arrive\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a super award winning village shop in Litton which is owned and run by the village.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Tideswell there are a <\/span>great range of shops which specialise in fresh local produce:<\/span>
\n The Co-op, opens 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm and stocks all the basic food and home items you\u2019ll need during your stay.. <\/span>There\u2019s\u00a0 also a greengrocers, a\u00a0 bakery, a fish and chip shop, hairdressers, restaurants and\u00a0 caf\u00e9s,\u00a0 a Chemist, a knitting\/craft shop and an interesting secondhand book store.
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Eateries<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Merchants Yard<\/strong><\/em><\/span> Tideswell. Serves brilliant cocktails and restaurant food<\/span><\/p>\n

Sal’s italian<\/span><\/em><\/strong> Tideswell .\u00a0 Serves pittzas and italian food. bring your own wine<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The George<\/em><\/strong><\/a> , Tideswell –\u00a0 a\u00a0 historic pub next to the Cathedral of the Peak with open fires, bar meals, good beer, and a beer garden. Dogs are welcome.<\/span>
\n The Red Lion<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, Litton.\u00a0 A short stroll from Cressbrook or Tideswell, Litton boasts this fantastic 17th century Freehouse as featured in the Good Pub Guide.\u00a0 It\u2019s known for good food, great beer, and dogs are warmly welcomed.\u00a0 This pub is great in the summer months, as you can sit outside overlooking the village green.<\/span>
\n The Horse and Jockey<\/em><\/strong><\/a> in Tideswell is a traditional country pub, with good food, good ales and a roaring open fire.\u00a0 Dogs very welcome.<\/span>
\n The Monsal Head Hotel <\/em><\/strong><\/a> offers the best view in England overlooking the viaduct and Monsal Dale.<\/span>
\n Fischers<\/em><\/strong><\/a> in Baslow is perfect for that very special celebration meal.\u00a0 Renowned for its fine food and Michelin-starred Dining Room\u00a0which enjoys an outstanding reputation among connoisseurs for its gastronomy www.fischers-baslowhall.co.uk<\/span>
\n Favourite Places to Visit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Chatsworth House and Gardens<\/a> – and their award winning Farm Shop or Haddon Hall<\/a> in Bakewell or Hardwick Hall <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Go to Eyam Hall and Craft Centre<\/a> and the Eyam Museum<\/a> to see the history of the Plague village<\/span><\/p>\n

Alton Towers<\/a> for a family day out<\/span><\/p>\n

Gulliver\u2019s Kingdom<\/a> and the Heights of Abraham at Matlock Bath<\/span>
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\nGo Ape!<\/a>\u00a0 In the beautiful Buxton Country Park<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit the Speedwell Cavern<\/a> or Devil\u2019s Arse! <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Visit ancient sites, Arbor Low<\/a> was built around 2500 BC and is known as \u2018 The Stonehenge of the Peak\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit The National Tramway Museum<\/a> at Crich for its collection of historic trams<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit a well dressing in summer.\u00a0 Well dressing\u00a0 takes place in around 20 villages where village creates its own themed pictures on boards of puddled clay using petals, seeds and other fruits of the earth.\u00a0 The finished well dressings are displayed\u00a0 and blessing ceremonies are held in celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a walk in the National Trust\u2019s Longshaw Estate<\/a> or in Chatsworth park<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy a Tideswell Male Voice<\/a> Choir concert<\/span>
\n Outdoor Pursuits<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Abandoned millstones below Stanage Edge<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Good Ideas for Walks<\/strong><\/span>
\n Walk the Trails<\/em> –\u00a0The Monsal trail is just\u00a0 2 miles from Tideswell and is a wonderful gentle walk along a disused railway line leading from Bakewell to Buxton with great views.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the Tissington Trail from Ashbourne to Buxton and the High Peak Trail.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Walk the Dales <\/em>\u2013 The spectacular limestone dales of Tideswell Dale, Tansley Dale, Ravens Dale and Cressbrook Dale are lovely walks.\u00a0 Cressbrook Dale is a site of specific scientific interest renowned for it s exceptional and rare wild flowers. Lovely walks in this area can be found here www.letsgo-tideswell.co.uk\/tideswell-walks-c17.html<\/span><\/p>\n

At the top of Cressbrook Dale you will see a limestone formation called Peters Stone. It is also known as Gibberts Rock.\u00a0 The bodies of those who had committed serious crimes were hung from a gibbert in a cage here to serve as a warning to others.\u00a0 The last man to suffer this fate was Anthony Linguard in 1815.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dovedale , Monsal Dale\u00a0 and Lathkill Dale are still scarcely touched by man.\u00a0 On their steep rocky faces are some of the rarest and most beautiful plants and insects in the Park.<\/span>
\n A collection of walks www.peakwalking.freeserve.co.uk<\/a><\/span>
\n For walks with your dog see the Paws on the Moors<\/a> initiative<\/span><\/p>\n

For guided walks with Sally and her dog Alfie<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The weir in Monsal Dale<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Fishing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For fishing ideas try Here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

And for fishing on the Derbyshire Wye at Cressbrook you will need a day permit, see Cressbrook and Litton Fly Fishers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"peak<\/a><\/span>Climbing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There is renowned climbing at water cum jolly (Rubicon Wall<\/a>) and Ravensdale Crags.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is also good climbing at Stoney Middleton and Curber Edge<\/span><\/p>\n

Cycling<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Next year the Monsal Trail will open from Buxton to Bakewell for walkers and cyclists, this is a particularly scenic route.<\/span>
\n Cycles can be ordered and delivered to the cottage www.peak-tours.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sailing and Watersports<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Carsington Water<\/a> offers\u00a0 sailing and water sports also good walks and cycling trails.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christmas Day on the White Peak Way near Tideswell<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

For more information on the area and activities available,\u00a0 contact the Tourist Information Centres; you can also book tickets for local events, find out about local bus and train services, check accessibility of facilities and request leaflets..<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Peak District National Park, visitor enquiries: 01629 816558 or e mail: <\/strong>bakewell@peakdistrict.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Also, visit : <\/strong>www.visitpeakdistrict.com<\/strong><\/a> to help plan your visit to the area.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Peak District National Park is one of the most beautiful areas of England and the oldest National Park.\u00a0 It is latticed with pretty conservation villages including Cressbrook, Tideswell and Litton. Tideswell Tideswell is an ancient bustling village right in the heart of the peaks which dates back earlier than Roman times. It has a … <\/p>\n

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