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Walking Around Your Peak District Holiday Cottage

The Peak District is a paradise for walkers of any age and ability.

There are walks direct from the door of your holiday cottage at Bolehill leading through spectacular Peak District National Park countryside. Just a few minutes ramble across fields and stiles and you can descend into Lathkill Dale, a tranquil and picturesque Nature Reserve. Whilst a mile or so over the hills across flower-rich meadows contained within typical dry stone walls and you will come to the remains of Magpie Mine, a historical lead mine with a chequered past.

Some of the best National Park walks are just a short drive from your peak district cottage here at Bolehill. A fifteen minute drive to the east and you are into the Chatsworth Estate where miles of wonderful paths lead across a landscape created by Capability Brown. Here you can dawdle beside the River Derwent whilst glancing across at Chatsworth House, a wonderful golden palace set beneath a wooded backdrop. Concessionary paths lead up through mature trees to the moors, carpeted in late summer in a sea of purple heather. The estate village of Edensor is a picture postcard hamlet of Peak District cottages designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, who was employed by his friend the 6th Duke of Devonshire.

Heading north from Chatsworth are The Edges, being a string of high gritstone escarpments with far reaching views. No holiday in a Peak District cottage would be complete without a walk along the edge of an Edge!

Bolehill is situated on the outskirts of Bakewell. This market town is known as the capital of the Peak District. Follow a riverside path from here to Haddon Hall, an enchanting stately home which is said to be the best preserved medieval manor house in the country. No holiday in one of our cottages near Bakewell would be complete without sampling the local delicacy – a delectable Bakewell Pudding!

Just a few minutes drive south from your cottage in the Peaks is Stanton Moor, topped with ancient tumuli and fascinating features, both natural and man-made. A criss-cross of paths leads around the moor, taking you to the captivating Nine Ladies stone circle and Earl Grey tower. Dotted around are strange shaped standing stones with curious names such as the Cat Stone and Cork Stone. Compliment your holiday in Derbyshire at one of our Peak District cottages with a visit to a stone circle, ancient monument or site of historical and archaeological interest.

There are several small villages in the vicinity of Bolehill, each with a unique history but all containing quaint Peak District cottages which ooze charm and character. Traditions abound in Derbyshire, and a stay during summer at one of our holiday cottages may well coincide with Well Dressing week, a Flower Festival or Carnival Day somewhere close by.

A ten minute drive beyond the wondrous Lathkill Dale and you will reach the High Peak and Tissington Trails. These former railway lines follow an elevated route over upland hills of the White Peak. After their closure they were purchased by the Peak District National Park Authority and now provide access for walkers, cyclists and horse riders to the heart of the countryside. Ideal for anyone with limited mobility, the Trails are a perfect way of enjoying a walk without stiles.

Less than half an hour's drive from your Peak District cottage here in Derbyshire and you can cross the River Dove into Staffordshire. This famous and much lamented river which meanders south from Axe Edge forms the county border. Here are some of the most popular riverside paths in the country with the stepping stones at Dovedale being known around the globe.

Monsal Head is a renowned beauty spot with fantastic views, situated just a few minutes drive from your holiday cottage in the Derbyshire hills. Whether you prefer to wander beside the Wye or trek the Monsal Trail, there are a network of paths around Monsal which is one of the most picturesque of the Derbyshire Dales. No Peak District holiday would be complete without ambling along beside a crystal clear river to see dippers and ducks or possibly dabchick and dragonflies!

Don't forget to bring your pet. We can provide you with a Pet Friendly Holiday at our peak district cottages see our Dogs welcome page