A video tour of Bakewell and the peak district national park in Derbyshire
Derbyshire's peak district National Park covers an area of 555 square miles (or 1437 km2) and is set between the cities of Manchester and Sheffield to the North and Stoke on Trent and Derby in the South. It's a country of rolling hills and valleys with some of the most beautiful scenery England has to offer.
The video takes us on a tour starting with Padley Gorge, just outside Sheffield's city limits and then onto Bakewell, with its popular Monday Market. Ten minutes drive takes you to the picture post card village of Ashford on the Water and then onto Monsal head, reputedly the best view in the Peak District and Monsal Dale
The Hope Valley is home to the small village of Castleton and here you will find many of the shops selling jewellery and artefacts made from 'Blue John', mineral stone that was mined in the numerous caves around the village. Just outside Castleton is Mam Tor, scene of the largest landslip in Europe. The video finishes with a visit to the three reservoirs of Lady Bower, Derwent and Howden. It was here that the Dam Busters practiced for the raids on Germany during WW11. From here, a short journey over Snake Pass will bring you to the city of Manchester.
Peak District Video - A Park for all Seasons
- A Let's Stay Peak District film.
UNIQUE RECORD. The Peak District became the UK's first National Park on 17th April 1951. Often referred to as the 'lungs of england' the Peak District is 555 square miles of living landscape accessible to millions within a one hour's drive - from the likes of Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, Stoke. This 12 minute HD film is the brainchild of Mike Cummins, founder and owner of Let's Stay Peak District and Let's Stay UK and was filmed between September 2010 and August 2011. If you enjoy it please let us know and share!
Buxton video: Peak District Village Videos
Visit website: -Buxton in Derbyshire - surrounded by the Peak National Park. Famous Roman Spa town and scene of snow in June during a cricket match in the 1970s. With its grand 'crescent' and wonderful architecture, Buxton is a great place to base yourself for a few days of exploring the UKs first National Park - the Peak District. For more videos of the Peak District please visit peakdistrictvideos.co.uk
Elton - Peak District Villages
presents Elton. The White Peak village of Elton, recorded in the Domesday Book as Eltune, and thus signifying its Saxon origins, stands 950 feet above sea-level on an east-west plateau three quarters of the way up a bleak north facing hillside.
This stone-built peakland village bears testimony to an unusual geological feature which can be plainly seen in the architecture of its old buildings, many of them built in the 17th & 18th centuries, - for Elton stands on what geologists call a 'strata boundary'; and remarkably the buildings on the north side of Main Street are constructed of gritstone, whilst those on the opposite south-side of the street are built of limestone!
Unlike many of its neighbours Elton has not fallen prey to the tourist trade and remains completely unspoiled by the modern trappings of rampant commercialism. The only souvenirs that tourists are likely to take away with them are chilblains and sore feet, for Elton is walking country,- and there is no tourist or souvenir shop, in fact there are no shops at all!
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Litton video: Peak District village videos
Visit website: -The attractive village of Litton (complete with village stocks) lies quietly off the beaten track near Tideswell. With a large village green, good pub open all day, village shop run by locals and lots of excellent holiday accommodation, Litton is a great choice for a Peak District break at any time of year. Visit peakdistrictvideos.co.uk for more Peak District videos or peakdistrict-nationalpark.com for some great places to stay in Litton
Peak District Country Walk - Dovedale to Milldale return
Our video is a guided walk in the Peak District of Derbyshire from Dovedale to Milldale and return. This is a wonderful walk with beautiful scenery along side the River Dove .
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The video is taken from the website of 'JR Hackney', otherwise known as 'The Taxi Driver'. Providing you with free information on a whole host of walks around the country that we have undertaken and recommend to you.
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Walks in the Peak District - Froggatt & Curbar
Find out about a classic round trip taking in the edges of Froggatt and Curbar, a great pull for climbers.
Step by Step walks in the Peak District shows the walk and where to turn at each stage. This gives you a good idea of how to find your way around when you do the walk.
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This video was shot over 10 years ago so some of the terrain will have changed but the walk is essentially the same. All walks are unndertaken at your own risk, please check up to date access rights.
Ashford in the Water
Ashford in the Water is a very pretty Derbyshire and Peak District village, situated on the River Wye, one and a half miles north west of Bakewell.
Its main attraction is the Sheep wash bridge which is both picturesque and ancient.. It was originally a medieval packhorse bridge and it is only until recently, that sheep were wahed here prior to shearing. The lambs would be penned within the stone-walled pen on one side of the river, whilst the mothers would be thrown in at the other side. They would naturally swim across to their offspring, thus ensuring a good soaking. The bridge is also a good vantage point for watching the rainbow trout in the river below.
Lathkill Dale
Lathkill Dale in the Peak District
Self Catering Middleton
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Self Catering Middleton ~ Rose Farm Barn
Offering peace and tranquility in the Suffolk countryside, delightfully situated overlooking water meadows and stream. Only four miles from Suffolk's Heritage Coast, and within easy reach of attractive places to visit, such as Aldeburgh, Dunwich Heath, Framlingham, Orford, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Saxtead, Southwold, Thorpeness, Westleton Heath, Woodbridge, the Heritage Coast and Rural Suffolk.
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