Places to Visit and Things to Do

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For a wide ranging list of walks, both long and short, challenging and easy, go to the website   http://www.peakwalking.co.uk/

There are several dedicated cycle trails, suitable for all ages and with bikes for hire, many of which are listed in  http://www.dclally.demon.co.uk/.  

The villages in the Hope Valley, including Castleton with its Norman castle and caverns are well described in  http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/hopev/

The house and cottages are located on the flank of Win Hill about  a mile from the village of Hope.  They are surrounded by fields and moorland, and all around there is superb walking country, but within easy reach of many tourist attractions, and with the city of Sheffield less than half an hour's drive away.  There is a direct train service from Hope station to Sheffield and to Manchester.

There are many excellent pubs and restaurants in the Hope Valley, to suit all tastes and budgets.
Disclaimer:  We have no connection with any of the above. They are simply a random selection of the many websites which provide detailed information about our beautiful and memorable countryside.

 The house and gardens of Chatsworth House are      open from Easter, details are on  http://www.chatsworth-house.co.uk
 Eyam Hall is a small but charming manor house in the historic plague village of Eyam. There is a working craft centre and evening music in the summer. Opening times are on http://www.eyamhall.co.uk