Walks
- There are many walks going north, south, east and west from the cottage.
- A range of ordnance survey maps are available in the lounge including some ‘Around and About’ maps which are ideally suited to guests looking to take short walks in the area.
Some of our favourites
- Turn right to walk along the River Bradford to Middleton by Youlgrave (3-4 miles there and back)
- Cross the bridge and take the Limestone Way to the Stone circle and Robin Hoods stride (approx. 2 hours there and back)
- Turn left to walk along the coach road to where the River Bradford meets the River Lathkill at Alport. Follow the river Lathtkill to its source in a cave. (Time and distance depends on the route you choose to return home.)
Water sports
River Bradford
- Wild swimming is available in a specially damned stretch of the river approx. 250m from the cottage.
- Fly fishing for wild trout in the River Bradford is managed by the Haddon Estate (http://www.haddonestate.co.uk/rivers/daytickets.php).
Carsington Water (approx. 30min drive away) is a reservoir, operated by Severn Trent Water (http://www.carsingtonwater.com/).
- Offering a range of water sports. For example, kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, windsurfing. With kit available to hire.
- Fly Fishing: The reservoir is stocked with brown and rainbow trout from local suppliers and 20 boats are available for hire.
Bike rides
- There is a bridle path that starts near the cottage and heads out towards Robin Hoods Stride and Birchover.
- Many more options are listed on https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/trails/categories/cycling along with information about cycle hire.
- Two of our favourites are along the old railway lines of the Tissington Trail and Monsal Trail.
Nearby Haddon Hall (shown below) is an English country house on the River Wye which dates back to the 11th century. Only a 5 minute drive away, or you can walk there!
There is always lots going on there so it’s worth checking their website: https://www.haddonhall.co.uk/events/
Films Haddon Hall was used in: Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Jane Eyre (2010), The other Boleyn Girl (2006) and there are more!
On a bigger scale, Chatsworth Estate is only a 20 min drive away. The house has many rooms and galleries to explore and the 105-acre garden is famous for its water features. More can be seen on their website: https://www.chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/chatsworth-estate/garden/
Films and TV shows Chatsworth Estate was used in: Pride & Prejudice, Peaky Blinders, Jane Eyre and there are more!
Peak Rail Heritage Railway (https://www.peakrail.co.uk/)
- Discover the romance of travelling on a steam locomotive. Peak Rail travels through the Derbyshire countryside along a 4 miles track between Rowsley and Matlock. Various events take place throughout the year including afternoon tea most Saturdays.
All Saints Church, Youlgrave
- The earliest documentary evidence of a church is 1150 with 14th-, 15th- and 16th- century elements.
- Of note are the stained glass windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898). Burne-Jones worked closely with William Morris and together they were commissioned to design the east windows. The panels were produced by the William Morris workshop.
River View Cottage 