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Visit Matlock Bath with your dog

June 8, 2023 By admin

If you fancy a visit to Matlock Bath with your dog, then you certainly won’t be disappointed. There are plenty of things to do to keep you and your furry friend amused.

Matlock Bath is just a short distance from Matlock in Derbyshire, but it couldn’t be more different. It sometimes feels like you’ve found a seaside town, even though you are miles from the sea!

There is the main parade that you can stroll down, which includes plenty of cafes and restaurants where you can sit either inside or outside and watch the world go by.

If you’re a keen motor cyclist, then you’ll be interested to know that Matlock Bath seems to be a mecca for motor cyclists. It is not unusual to see row upon row of motorbikes parked up on the parade.

Dog Walks in Matlock Bath

The easiest place to take your pooch for a wander is by crossing the Jubilee Bridge and having a walk along Lovers Walk. This is a riverside walk and is relatively peaceful compared to the hustle and bustle of the town.

Dog Friendly Cafes in Matlock Bath

The good news is, that most of the cafes and eateries have outdoor seating, so it is very easy for dog owners to find somewhere suitable.

M&A Cafe: 196 South Parade, Matlock Bath

The Riverside Kiosk Situated on South Parade, adjacent to the Pavilion car park.

Tucker Fish and Chips: 18 North Parade, Matlock Bath. This is dog friendly inside too!

Taste of the Waves: 22-24 North Parade, Matlock Bath – dogs allowed inside.

Dog Friendly pub in Matlock Bath

The Fishpond 204 South Parade, Matlock Bath. DE4 3NR

Dog Friendly Attractions

The Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham offers perhaps one of the most unusual modes of transport for dogs. This is because they are allowed to travel for free on the cable cars.

Once arrived, they can dine with you on the restaurant terrace (which is outside).

They can also use the “Waggy Tails Trail” which is a 25-30 minutes walk. It is designed to finish at the cave exit (Masson Cavern). Sadly dogs are not allowed in the cavern itself.

The Peak District Lead Mining Museum

The Peak District Lead Mining Museum, can be found at the Grand Pavilion, South Parade.

According to the website, in the Frequently Asked Questions section, they say:

“well behaved dogs are allowed into the museum – if kept on a short lead. They are also allowed down the mine, but be aware that on busy tours, they risk being trodden on.” The museum therefore reserves the right to deny entry with your dog, if they are deemed to be too busy.

It would seem advisable to check with the staff before entering.

Dog Friendly Hotel

Hodgkinsons: 150 South Parade. It’s a dog friendly hotel situated in Matlock Bath. It’s right in the centre of the action in Matlock Bath, so ideal for exploring the Parade.

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Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage near Chatsworth

June 11, 2021 By admin

If you are looking for a dog friendly holiday cottage near Chatsworth, then look no further than Barley Mews Peak Cottages. They are very dog friendly!

Dog friendly holiday cottage near Chatsworth - Barley Mews Peak Cottages — Barley Mews Peak Cottages situated near Chatsworth

Cottage location

Barley Mews Cottages consists of two charming tastefully decorated luxury stone barn cottage conversions on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Dronfield Woodhouse. They sleep 4 or 9 people.

Both cottages are dog friendly and your dog will be made very welcome.

Dining room at dog friendly cottage near Chatsworth - Barley Mews Peak Cottages — Dining at Barley Mews Peak Cottage

You’ll find that both holiday cottages offer spacious and bright accommodation. They are only a 10 minute drive from Chatsworth House with easy access to Sheffield and the old market town of Chesterfield famous for its crooked spire.

Bedroom at dog friendly holiday cottage near chatsworth - Barley Mews Peak Cottages. — Stylish bedroom ar Barley Mews Peak Cottages

Garden at dog friendly holiday cottage near Chatsworth - Barley Mews Peak Cottage — Plenty of room for the dog to run around in the spacious garden

Nearby attractions

As well as Chatsworth House, other local attractions include Mam Tor, Stanage Edge, Haddon Hall, The Monsal Trail, Dovedale, The Heights of Abraham, The Pavilion Gardens Buxton, Ladybower Reservoir, Bakewell, The Blue John Cavern to name but a few.

Walking, mountain biking and additional outdoor pursuits are all readily available in the area.

You might be interested in checking our weekend dog walk in Chatsworth.

To make a booking

So if you’re looking for a dog friendly holiday cottage near Chatsworth, then check out Barley Mews Peak Cottages. You’ll find availability and more details about the cottages on their website.

Alternatively you can contact the owners using the details below:

E: contact@barleymewspeakcottages.co.uk

T: 07732 063662.

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Review of Tea Shop Walks – Peak District

June 8, 2023 By admin

One of my favourite things to do is drink coffee and eat cake! As you can imagine, a book about Tea Shop walks has certainly piqued my interest. So I’m going to review this book and I’ll let you know my honest thoughts.

I’m looking specifically at whether the tea shops are dog friendly, but I’m also interested to see what walks they are suggesting.

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There are 10 walks in the book and the book highlights 10 tea shops, one for each walk. The walks cover a fairly wide area across the Peak District, so there is something for everyone.

The walking distances range from 3 – 6 miles, so nothing too extreme.

Are the tea shops dog friendly?

You might be wondering whether I am giving too much information away, by telling you which tea shops are included. Fear not though, I am only giving you the information, that is also provided in the Amazon blurb about this book.

You’ll still need to buy the book if you want all the walk information! It’s less than the price of a couple of cups of coffee, so it won’t break the bank!

I’m going to look at each of the featured tea shops and tell you which one’s are dog friendly. If they are not dog friendly, I will try and offer an alternative.

1. Hassop Station, Bakewell

Hassop Station cafe is located just off the Monsal Trail, pretty close to Bakewell. Whilst the cafe itself is not dog friendly inside, they have a substantial outside seating area, which is covered. Plenty of people with dogs use this space and waterbowls and tethers are provided for the dogs.

We suggest this cafe as a convenient stopping point for our Bakewell Loop dog walk. Ironically, the walk featured in the book is basically the Bakewell Loop in reverse, but don’t worry, it is the only walk that is similar to any of ours.

2. Cafe Adventure, Hope

Muddy boots and paws are very welcome in this cosy cafe! The Adventure cafe is situated on Edale Road in the village of Hope. It has some excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and seems very popular with cyclists and walkers.

The walk featured with this cafe will take you to Win Hill where there are spectacular views across to Ladybower reservoir.

3. Anglers’ Rest Cafe, Bamford

The Anglers’ Rest Cafe is a community-owned cafe and can be found in Bamford. It is unusual, as it features a pub at one end, a cafe at the other and a post office in the middle!

You’ll be pleased to discover that it is definitely dog friendly, and I can confirm that it has a lovely atmosphere and the food is good too!

The walk that the author has matched with this cafe is the longest distance at 6 miles but covers some spectacular scenery. You’ll experience fabulous views from Bamford Edge.

4. The Old Smithy, Monyash

The Old Smithy is definitely dog friendly and as a result we feature this cafe in our Monyash Meander dog walk.

The accompanying walk covers some lovely parts of Lathkill Dale and features stunning limestone crags. I’d recommend taking your camera to capture some stunning shots. The dogs will appreciate this area, because there are plenty of opportunities for some off lead walking.

5. The Butterfly House, New Mills

This is an interesting one…. I hadn’t heard of the Butterfly House, and when I googled it, I was led to The Torrs. I’ve discovered that this building used to be a pub called The Torrs but it has been re-purposed several times. At present, it houses 3 holiday apartments on the first floor.

In Autumn 2020 the building was transformed and now includes a zero waste shop, called Millers Refillers, Archie’s Cafe and also a work hub.

I can confirm that Archie’s cafe and bar has now replaced The Butterfly House and is definitely dog friendly.

The walk accompanying this cafe is said to have a “watery theme.” In fact you will cross the Millennium Walkway, an elegant steel walkway and certainly worthy of a photo or two.

6. Edensor Tea Cottage, Chatsworth

The village of Edensor is right next door to Chatsworth House and according to Tripadvisor, Edensor tea cottage is very dog friendly!

You could incorporate our weekend dog walk around Chatsworth to make this a lovely day out.

Alternatively, you can experience the walk in the book which sounds really interesting.

7. Penny Pot Cafe, Edale

The Penny Pot cafe is certainly dog friendly and used by lots of walkers. There is even a hikers guide on their website which you can download at your leisure.

The walk detailed in this book includes crossing a ford at Grindbrook’s main headwater. As a result, you’ll need proper walking boots for this walk! It looks pretty interesting.

8. Longshaw Cafe, Longshaw Lodge

You’ll find Longshaw cafe on the Longshaw estate which is owned by the National Trust. Your dog will need to be kept on a lead during dog walks, but there are plenty of areas to explore.

I don’t think that the cafe is dog friendly inside, but there is space to sit outside with your dog.

The walk includes some gentle strolling around the estate, which you’ll find is relaxing as you take in the beautiful views.

9. Roaches Tearooms, Upper Hulme

The Roaches Tearooms is situated in Upper Hulme. near Leek. I don’t think that this one is dog friendly, but the walk associated with this cafe looks pretty spectacular.

An alternative would be to try the 3 Horseshoes Inn which is a dog friendly Country Inn and Spa.

10. Three Roofs Cafe, Castleton

The Three roofs is definitely a dog friendly cafe. In fact you’ll find it situated right in the heart of Castleton. You’ll see it if you cross the road from the Visitor Centre car park.

The walk takes in Caves Dale on the Limestone Way and also Odin Mine. There are plenty of other dog friendly cafes that you can find back in Castleton. Just take a look at our Dog friendly cafes in the Hope Valley post to find out more.

In conclusion

Having reviewed all the cafes and walks in this book, I can confirm that 7 out of 10 of the cafes are definitely dog friendly, 2 provide outdoor space for dogs, but 1 (the Roaches Tearooms) I cannot be certain about.

The walks all seem to be pretty good and have lots of interesting aspects to them. In fact, we feature two of the walks on our website and we know that they are dog friendly. The others are definitely worth exploring to discover some new areas with your four legged friend.

I hope this review has proved useful for you, and that you enjoy many a cup of tea/coffee and slice of cake!

You can buy the book on Amazon

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Things to do in Matlock

June 2, 2021 By admin

You’ll be happy to know that there are lots of things to do in Matlock with your dog. So if you’re coming for a daytrip or perhaps you’re staying on holiday for a few days, then please read on.

Bandstand at Hall Leys Park Matlock — Hall Leys Park Bandstand in Matlock

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Dog Walks in Matlock

Matlock is a busy town in the Peak District, but you can escape the hustle and bustle by visiting the beautiful Hall Leys Park in the centre of Matlock or perhaps venturing further afield. We give you some options below.

Hall Leys Park

This is a beautiful park situated in the centre of Matlock. It is popular will everyone and has a play area for families and young children, a small boating lake and also plenty of space to wander around with your dog. There are always lots of beautiful flower beds to look at.

Set inside the park boundary there is the Cafe in the Park, which is dog friendly and a lovely place to enjoy lunch or a hot drink and a snack.

Public toilets are available in Hall Leys park at a small charge of 20 pence. You do need to have some change on you though.

Cromford Canal

The Cromford canal is a short drive from Matlock, but we couldn’t exclude this fantastic area from a dog walking perspective. You could spend a leisurely morning in Matlock and then head down to Cromford Canal for an interesting afternoon. If you park at Cromford Wharf, you can saunter down the canalside towards High Peak Junction (where there are refreshments) and then retrace your steps to the car park. In addition there is the Cromford Mills to visit, parts of which are dog friendly.

If you’d like details of a circular walk from Cromford Canal then check out our Weekend Walk from Cromford Mills

Black Rocks

This is another stunning walking area to visit, which is just a short drive from Matlock. From Matlock you need to head towards Cromford and turn right off the A6 towards Wirksworth. You’ll climb up Cromford Hill and you’ll find Black Rocks at the top of the hill on the left had side.

There is a car park with a cafe and there are numerous walks that you can do from the trail. You can turn left and walk down the high peak trail towards the Cromford Canal – but beware you’ll have a steep climb back up again! Alternatively you can head into the woodland areas following one of the many marked trails.

If you’d like more information about Black Rocks then please read our Black Rocks Cromford post. You’ll find a leaflet that shows you two walks from Black Rocks which your dog will love!

Some recommended dog walk books

Dog Friendly Pubs in Matlock

Once you’ve enjoyed a nice dog walk, you might be ready for a drink or a meal. We’ve compiled a list of dog friendly pubs in Matlock which you can view, but here is a summary of a few:

The Remarkable Hare: 77 Dale Road DE4 3LT

Twenty Ten: 16 Dale Road DE4 3LT – good to see that there are lots of reviews about how dog friendly this bar is.

The Sycamore Inn: 9 Sycamore Road DE4 3HZ

Duke of Wellington: 115 Wellington St DE4 3GX

Dog Friendly Cafes in Matlock

Matlock Cafe: 9 Bakewell Road DE4 3AU (across the road from M&S Foods).

The Mad Hatter: 34 Crown Square DE4 3AT (Just a little further along the road from Matlock Cafe).

The Black Cat Cafe: The Courtyard, Dale Rd DE4 3LT – a quiet courtyard setting off Dale Road

Butter Fingers: 109 Dale Road DE4 3LU – dog biscuits appeared from behind the counter!

Cafe in the Park: 38 Causeway Lane DE4 3AR – inside the boundary of Hall Leys Park

Dog Friendly Attractions

Peak Rail

Peak Rail is a preserved railway line using diesel and steam locomotives. The line runs for 4 miles from Rowsley to Matlock Platform 2. It was part of the old Midland railway line, which used to run between Manchester Central and London St Pancras. The old line closed in 1968 and has been lovingly refurbished to what you see today.

Dogs are allowed in the carriages, a maximum of two in each carriage.

From previous reviews that I’ve read on Tripadvisor, whilst the train is dog friendly, the cafes and refreshment places are not. It is worth knowing that there are plenty of dog friendly cafes and bars in Matlock, and the one’s on Dale Road are probably the nearest to the Matlock train station.

Locations of the stations

I’ve provided the postcodes of each station for Sat Nav purposes.

Ample parking is available at Rowsley South station DE4 2LF

Darley Dale Station DE4 2EQ

Matlock Station DE4 3NA

More attractions at Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath is just a short distance down the A6 from Matlock itself. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported into a different world!

There is a promenade, called the Parade. There is both a North Parade and a South Parade, but really it is all just one continuous road. You’ll find all kinds of pubs, cafes and shops, most have outdoor seating. Many of these are dog friendly.

There is a riverside walk that you can do, if you cross the Jubilee bridge and walk along Lovers Walk

We hope you enjoy Matlock

We hope that you’ve found this guide useful and hopefully you’ll find somewhere fun and exciting to take your dog.

You might also enjoy our Things to Do In Buxton article. We’ve got lots of dog friendly information on that post if you’re thinking of visiting the beautiful spa town of Buxton.

Alternatively if you want a more general guide, then please check out our 12 Things to Do in The Peak District with your dog.

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Things to do in Buxton

June 8, 2023 By admin

Buxton Spa Hotel is pet friendly — Buxton Crescent Health Spa Hotel (Dog Friendly)

There are numerous things to do in Buxton with your dog. In this post we are going to look at places where you can eat, drink and enjoy with your dog.

About Buxton

Buxton is a thermal spa town situated in the Peak District, Derbyshire. It has a myriad of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with beautiful parklands to discover too.

There are plenty of dog friendly bars, pubs and cafes as well as some unusual attractions.

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Dog walks in Buxton

Here are a few suggestions as to where you can walk your dog in and around Buxton.

Solomon’s Temple and Grinlow Woods

Buxton is home to the Buxton Country park, and Solomon’s Temple is a favourite place for dog walkers to head to.

Solomon’s Temple, is a Victorian folly which was built at the top of Grin Low (hill). You can climb to the top of it and experience stunning views across Buxton and beyond. I wouldn’t recommend that you take your dog up Solomon’s Temple as accidents can happen, and dogs have fallen from this in the past. However, they will love running around the surrounding woods and fields. I must also mention that Solomon’s Temple is situated in part of a working farm, so there might be cattle up there on occasion.

You can find out more about this walk, please read our Weekend Dog Walk – Solomon’s Temple

The Pavillion Gardens

Buxton Pavillion Gardens is a 23 acre magnificent Victorian park, containing a boating lake, bandstand, landscaped grassland and play areas. It is very popular with families and dog walkers.

You can while away many pleasant hours walking around the park. For instance you could sample the refreshments from the Pavilion itself or even just bring a picnic.

There is also a small scenic train that follows a short circular route inside the parkland. Not one for the dogs though, but small children love it!

Goyt Valley Walks

Just a short trip up the road (follow Long Hill out of Buxton), you will find the Goyt Valley.

This is a walkers paradise! We have spent many a long hour here with one of our dogs. There are moorland walks to explore, some woodland areas and also a reservoir that you can walk around.

Dogs enjoying a walk around Goyt Valley — Dogs trotting along from Shining Tor

For more details about Goyt Valley walks, you should try this website. Or for a specific dog walk you can try our Weekend Dog Walk – Fernilee Reservoir

Recommended dog walk books

More unusual dog friendly activities

Here are a couple of more unusual activities that you can do with your dog!

Buxton “Tram” Tour

Discover Buxton Tours – you can travel on the Wonder of the Peak (a newly converted Victorian “tram” – previously a milk float!) and spend a leisurely time being chauffeured around the sites of Buxton. Dogs are welcome.

The Wonder of the Peak - Buxton Tram — Tilly waiting to board the Buxton Tram

Buxton Family Treasure Hunt Trail

Here is a more unusual activity that you can do with your family and the dog! The family treasure hunt trail takes you around the trail hunting for pieces of code where you are seeking the magical realm of the Goddess Arnemetia.

Dog Friendly Pubs

After a strenuous dog walk, you might be in need of some refreshments! We have listed below, some of the dog friendly pubs in Buxton.

The Railway – Bridge Street, SK17 6BS – you’ll find a dog friendly area in the bar.

53 Degrees North – 8a Hall Bank, SK17 6EW – people happily eat here with their dogs.

The Old Clubhouse – 3 Water Street, SK17 6XN – this is opposite Buxton Opera House.

Red Willow – 1 Cavendish Circus, Buxton SK17 6AT – This is a converted bank which is very dog friendly.

The Old Sun Inn – 33 High Street, SK17 6HA

Buxton Brewery Tap House – Old Court House, George Street, SK17 6AY – currently operating from Staden Lane

The Cheshire Cheese – 37-39 High Street, SK17 6HA – This is a great pub to eat with your dog.

The Duke – 123 St John’s Road, SK17 6UR – on the way out of town, near to Grinlow Woods for a dog walk after!

Dog Friendly Cafes in Buxton

If you would prefer to visit a dog friendly cafe rather than a dog friendly pub, then Buxton has plenty to choose from!

The Hydro Cafe: 75 Spring Gardens, SK17 6BP. They even have a special Doggy Menu!

Everything’s Rosy Vintage Tea Rooms: 4-8 Hardwick Street, SK17 6DH

Charlotte’s Chocolates: Unit 1 Cavendish Arcade, The Crescent, SK17 6BQ

Cafe at the Green Pavilion: 4 Terrace Road, SK17 6DR

High Peak Bookstore & Cafe: Ashbourne Road, SK17 9PY – Dogs are welcome throughout the bookstore!

Eat at No5 – 5 London Rd, SK17 9PA – there is outside seating provided, but it’s next to busy main road.

The Tradesman’s Entrance: 13 Scarsdale Place, SK17 6EF

Pooles Cavern Cafe: Green Lane Sk17 9DH – Whilst the cavern itself does not allow dogs, the cafe does.

Sacro Lounge: 22-23 Springs Shopping centre SK17 6DF

Carriages Restaurant: Newhaven, near Buxton SK17 0DU

As you can see, this is quite a list of dog friendly cafes in Buxton! Hopefully you will find one which suits your needs. 🙂

Dog Friendly Hotels

There are several dog friendly hotels that we have listed below.

The Palace Hotel: Palace Road SK17 6AG – dog friendly rooms are available.

Buxton Crescent Health Spa Hotel: A stunning recently refurbished 18th Century building.

The Old Hall Hotel: Sited next to the Buxton Crescent Hotel, The Old Hall is reputed to be the oldest hotel in England.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to Buxton with your dog. Please have a look at some of our other posts to discover more towns that you can visit in the Peak District with your dog.

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Top 10 best Peak District dog walks

June 8, 2023 By admin

Here’s what we consider to be our top 10 best Peak District dog walks. They vary in distance and terrain, but all can be enjoyed with your dog.

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1. The Bakewell Loop

The Bakewell Loop has to be the most popular Bakewell dog walk on our website. It starts from Bakewell town centre and follows part of the Monsal Trail before descending back into Bakewell through fields and footpaths.

This is a lovely Bakewell dog walk. It is a pleasant circular dog walk around Bakewell, which follows part of the Monsal Trail and includes a public bridleway and some roads. You’ll get some spectacular views of Bakewell as you make the return journey across the fields. Apart from the initial walk up the hill towards Bakewell Station, the rest of the walk is relatively flat and easy going.

There are plenty of do g friendly pubs and cafes that you can visit once you return to Bakewell, but there is also the Hassop Station on the Monsal Trail where you can get refreshments. There is a covered area outside where you can sit with your dog.

2. Dog walk around Fernilee reservoir

This is a lovely circular route around the Fernilee reservoir which can be found in the Goyt valley near Buxton.

If you type SK17 6SX into google maps, you’ll be able to see whereabouts it is situated within the Goyt Valley.

Basically you can walk around the entire reservoir. One side of the reservoir is a flat wide path which is suitable for pushchairs. On the other side of the reservoir you will walk along a woodland section, mainly tracks and narrow paths. The wooded section is not really suitable for pushchairs – It would be much easier to do a linear walk along the opposite side of the reservoir.

More details about the walk can be found here.

Some recommended dog walk books

3. Solomons Temple, Buxton

Postcode: SK17 9DH

This is a lovely woodland walk from the Pooles Cavern car park up through the woods to Solomons Temple. You can climb the temple and get spectacular views of Buxton. Although please be careful with dogs around the temple, we had a friend whose dog decided to jump and suffered nasty injuries as a result.

There is a cafe at Pooles cavern which is dog friendly. There is seating outside for dogs, but they are also allowed inside.

The nearby pub The Duke is also a great place to get a bar snack or quick drink after your dog walk around Solomon’s Temple.

4. Padley Gorge, Grindleford

Postcode: S32 2JA

Directions: Take the B6521 towards Calver. From A623 turn onto B6001 at Calver and then B6521 in Grindleford towards the station. Park at the station.

There is a great circular walk from Grindleford Station- walk along the river cross the wooden footbridge to the open country above the woodland and cross down to the other side of the gorge – taking in the contrast between open moorland and shady woodland. There are refreshments at the cafe close to the station. You’ll find a large seating area outside. Perfect for muddy paws and boots.

5. Monyash Meander

Post code: DE45 1JJ – there is a small car park or you can find a space on Chapel Street.

This is a circular walk from the village of Monyash. The Bulls Head in Monyash is a very dog friendly pub and the Old Smithy Tea rooms next door is a dog friendly cafe. This gives you a choice of refreshment stops once you’ve finished the walk.

Part of the walk follows the Limestone Way which is a pleasant walled track that you follow heading towards Lathkill Dale. For details of the walk, click here.

6. The Wild Rhubarb Walk, Millers Dale/Chee Dale

Postcode: SK17 8SN

This is a more adventurous walk which begins at Millers Dale car park and then follows part of the Monsal Trail including walking through some of the tunnels on the trail. It then drops down to the waterside and you follow a rather rocky path through Chee Dale towards the end of the trail. Sturdy boots are required for this trail and it is quite tricky in places underfoot. A bit of rock scrambling is required, so the kids might enjoy it.

It’s spectacularly beautiful too! You’ll feel at one with nature.

Details of the dog walk can be found here.

7. A dog walk from Cromford Mill

Postcode: DE4 3RQ

Another circular walk where you will enjoy some canal side walking before heading up a steep incline towards Black Rocks. It starts and finishes at Cromford Wharf car park and you will find plenty of refreshments stops in and around the Mill.

For more details of the Cromford Mill dog walk, click here.

8. A dog walk around Ladybower Reservoir

Post code: S33 0AQ

Time: Approx 2 hours if walking at moderate pace and stopping for photographs along the way!

If you fancy a weekend walk, then try the Ladybower Reservoir circular dog walk. It is a lovely scenic walk in the Derwent Valley, and part of the walk includes the Derwent Dam, which was the scene of practice flights for the Dambusters raids during World War 2.

It is easiest to start the walk from the Fairholmes Visitor centre, where there are toilets and refreshments. There is a car park which can be used for a small charge. Alternatively you can try and find free spaces on the approach road, but these often fill up very quickly.

If you start from the Visitor Centre, simply head to the top right corner of the car park and find the well marked path that eventually will run alongside the waters edge. You’ll be heading towards Ashopton viaduct, which you will probably have driven across to get here. You’ll walk across the viaduct and then shortly after, look for the footpath sign that leads you back down the other side of the water. At this stage it is quite a wide tarmac road that you will walk along. You will be able to walk as far as the Derwent Dam, and you’ll see signs for the East Tower where you can get spectacular views of the dam.

Once you’ve viewed the dam, you can follow a well marked path back to the Fairholmes Visitor centre which marks the end of the walk.

9. A dog walk from Chatsworth House

Postcode: DE45 1PP

A visit to the Peak District can’t be complete without visiting the beautiful Chatsworth House home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. There is some spectacular parkland to walk around with your dog and they are very dog friendly. You will find bowls of water available near the toilets and also the Stable yard area.

The Carriage House cafe, which is located in the 18th century stable block, is dog friendly, and has a designated dog friendly area where you can sit with your dog (when government restrictions allow).

There is also plenty of outdoor seating available in the stables courtyard. A limited section of this is undercover, and there are also patio heaters for when it gets a little chillier.

Whilst dogs are not allowed in Chatsworth House itself, they are allowed in the gardens and also the gift shop.

For more details about the Chatsworth dog walk, check this post.

10. A dog walk from Eyam

Postcode: S32 5QW

This is an interesting village to visit – as it is also known as the “plague village”.

During the Plague, the village of Eyam suffered dreadfully, as did many of the Peak District villages. However, the locals attempted to stop the disease being spread further, by putting themselves in quarantine. Apparently the plague virus had been brought into the village by a local tailor on some infected cloth which he had bought whilst in London. The tailor himself died quickly, and 250 other villagers also died, including the rectors wife (the rector himself had instigated the quarantine).

There is a pleasant walk that you can do which features a little bit of woodland walk before descending back into the village to enjoy one of several dog friendly cafes or perhaps one of the pubs.

For details of the Eyam walk, click here.

We hope that you have enjoyed our Top 10 best Peak District dog walks and hope that you will find a new favourite walk to do with your dog.

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Weekend dog walk from Chatsworth House

June 2, 2021 By admin

This weekend we are featuring a weekend dog walk from Chatsworth House. The route that we took followed the perimeter of the Chatsworth parkland heading towards Baslow.

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There are some additional dog walks that can be found on the Chatsworth website. You can download a short leaflet, which tells you a bit more about the walks.

Note: The above link takes you to the Chatsworth visit with your dog page. If you scroll down to the bottom, you’ll find the dog walking map.

Chatsworth House is located in the heart of the Peak District, just 3.5 miles from the popular tourist town of Bakewell and 9 miles west of Chesterfield.

The Dog Walk

This dog walk follows the perimeter of Chatsworth House parklands and offers a detour into Baslow, a pretty little village on the boundary of the grounds of Chatsworth House.

Starting with the stable block facing you, turn left and head towards the open parkland. You will cross part of the car parking area and follow the track that heads into the parkland. You will notice Stand wood up to your right, and you will see further paths running parallel to the one that you are walking on to your left.

This path will pass a couple of beautiful ponds, the first one is shown above and the second one having railings all around it. Continue along the path until it veers left towards the golden gates. You will need to pass through a wooden gate and cross the road with the golden gates on your right side.

Now walk across the grass and keep the hedgerow to your right hand side. You will see a small sign indicating this

You will eventually arrive at the Kissing Gate (which is an interesting experience, particularly if you have dogs with you.

Walk along the footpath, walking past some beautiful country cottages, until you reach a T Junction.

Turn left at the T junction and you will arrive at Baslow village green.

Cafe on the Green – a dog friendly cafe in Baslow

You can stop at the lovely Cafe on the Green tea shop, which is dog friendly, or have a mooch around Baslow visiting some of the dog friendly pubs (see list below).

To complete your walk

Head back along the path that you came along from Chatsworth Park and walk back through the Kissing gate.

Continue along the well marked footpath that heads back to Chatsworth House.

Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when in Chatsworth parkland, as there are often sheep and deer that roam freely.

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Refreshments at Baslow

You will find a dog friendly cafe called Cafe on the Green (see photo above). There is some outside seating, but once government restrictions allow, the cafe does allow dogs inside.

In addition you will find benches to sit on, across the road on the village green.

There is also a small sweet shop that is at the entrance to Baslow car park. They also sell hot drinks and refreshments.

You can find toilets opposite the sweet shop, also at the entrance to the car park.

You will also see the Devonshire Arms pub, and a little bit further down the main road (opposite) you will find The Wheatsheaf.

Dog Friendly cafes at Chatsworth House

There is also plenty of outdoor seating available in the stables courtyard. A limited section of this is undercover, and there are also patio heaters for when it gets a little chillier.

Dog Friendly facilities at Chatsworth House

Whilst dogs are not allowed in Chatsworth House itself, they are allowed in the gardens and also the gift shop.

You will find a doggy drinking station available near the toilets and there is also another one available in the stables courtyard, near to the Carriage House cafe exit.

Dog Friendly pubs near Chatsworth House

There are several dog friendly pubs near Chatsworth House, the nearest of which you will find in the village of Baslow.

The Devonshire Arms, Baslow

The Robin Hood, Baslow

The Prince of Wales, Baslow

The Wheatsheaf, Nether End, Baslow

The Devonshire Arms, Beeley

Nearby Dog Friendly cafe

The Old Smithy, Beeley

Cafe on the Green, Baslow

If you’ve enjoyed visiting Chatsworth with your dog, then perhaps you might like to visit Bakewell and try the Bakewell Loop another dog friendly walk in the Peak District. There are plenty of dog friendly pubs in Bakewell and also some Dog friendly cafes that you can try.

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Dog Walk in Eyam

May 7, 2021 By admin

A brief history of Eyam

Our walk (in brief)

1. I parked in Eyam Hall car par. This is a National Trust car park, so you’ll need to be a member to park here. Alternative parking is available, just follow the signs in the village.

2. I turned left and walked up main street, until I reached what was once a public house. I then turned left into Tideswell Lane and followed this up the hill and then turned left onto Windmill Lane.

Note: If you have an OS map, there’s a loop which takes you around Dunlow Farm. It eventually loops back into Tideswell Lane. There are a lot of sheep and lambs in these fields and dogs must be kept on leads.

3. If you’re short of time, you can avoid taking the loop around Dunlow Farm. Instead you can turn left down Dunlow Lane, which brings you to the rear of Eyam Hall car park.

Map of the village

Here’s a google map to help you gain your bearings around the village. You may find you need to expand the map to see all the details and road names.

Dog Friendly cafes in Eyam

Here are a couple of dog friendly cafes that you can try:

Cafe Village Green, located in The Square in Eyam.

Eyam Tea Rooms, just across the road from The Cafe Village Green..

Dog Friendly pubs in Eyam

The Miners Arms on Water Lane is very dog friendly.

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The Ultimutt doggy day out: Dogs Unleashed!

June 8, 2023 By admin

Welcome to Dogs Unleashed the ultimutt doggy day out. This years Dogs Unleashed will take place at The Bakewell Showground, Derbyshire on the 27th and 28th June 2015.

Dogs Unleashed is an exciting, fun filled and informative day out for the whole family. The event is excellent value for money with free entry for all your dogs!

The event will bring together the whole canine community through licensed competitions, displays, breed stands, welfare information and charity stalls and a vast amount of fun doggy activities. Its an excellent day out for anyone who has anything to do with dogs!

This fun and friendly show is the perfect environment for you to try out and experience many of the doggy sports and disciplines within the canine world, all in one day.

There are many activities and competitions at the event where you can personally get involved, just check out the attractions page.

Check their website for more details.

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Choose a dog walk

September 28, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Black Rocks Cromford

Here are a few lovely dog walks that we have put together when you come up to the Peak District with your 4 legged friend!

Monyash Meander – a short 2 mile walk around the village of Monyash and surrounding dales. Finishing with a visit to either a dog friendly pub or cafe.

The Wild Rhubarb Walk – try some of the Monsal Trail, but then drop down to the riverside and enjoy the peace and tranquility and nature.

The Bakewell Loop – a fairly flat circular walk of about 3 miles, along parts of the Monsal Trail from Bakewell. Along the way you will pass Hassop Station which houses a coffee shop. There is space outside to sit undercover with your dog. Otherwise you need to find the dog friendly pubs and coffee shops in Bakewell itself.

The Cromford Canal and High Peak Incline – a pleasant walk along the canal followed by an uphill climb along the High Peak trail and then drop back down into Cromford, where there are dog friendly pubs.

Black Rocks – is close to Cromford and is a great place to let your dog off lead. There are a choice of way marked paths you can follow.

All of the above walks allow your dog to be off the lead, there are other places that you can try some of which may require your dogs to be on the lead – particularly the National Trust walks – although some places are more lenient than others.

Finally there are Woodland walks which are usually offlead and offer your dog plenty of fun.

Hopefully one of these will take your fancy! Enjoy your walks.

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Planning A Dog Friendly Road Trip

October 24, 2023 By admin

The open road calls to many, but only those with a four-legged co-pilot truly understand the joy of a road trip accompanied by a dog. In this guide, we’ll discover how to plan the perfect dog friendly road trip for both you and your furry companion. When it comes to planning the ultimate dog friendly road trip, no detail is too small; after all, our dogs deserve nothing but the best.

The importance of planning a dog-friendly road trip.

Planning a trip with your dog isn’t just about pinpointing destinations; it’s about ensuring the journey is as enjoyable as the destination itself. Unplanned trips might work for solo travellers or couples, but with dogs, the stakes are higher. Their comfort, safety, and enjoyment are paramount. From selecting dog-friendly spots to preparing your pooch for long hours in the car or motorhome, each aspect requires careful consideration.

How to prepare your dog for the road trip?

Preparation is pivotal. You want to ensure your dog’s comfort throughout the journey.

Schedule a vet visit: Ensure that all vaccinations are updated and gather health certificates if you’re travelling abroad.

Condition your dog: Prior to the trip, take your dog on shorter drives to acclimatise them to car travel.

Packing essentials: Never forget the basics like food, dog lead, a collar with ID tags, toys, bedding, and any medications.

What health check-ups and vaccinations should your dog have before the trip?

Timely visits to the vet are crucial. Ensuring your dog is healthy and up to date on vaccinations will give you peace of mind on the road. It’s also wise to have your vet’s number on speed dial for any emergencies. In fact, if you are travelling to an area that you are not familiar with, make sure you know where to find your nearest vet.

How to condition your dog for long rides?

Start with short drives around your neighbourhood, gradually increasing the time your dog spends in the car. This helps them associate car rides with fun destinations.

What essentials should you pack for your dog?

Essential items include:

Food: Choose dry kibble as it’s easy to store and less messy.

Water: Always have fresh water available. Consider investing in collapsible water bowls for convenience. The bowl shown below is one that we use for our dogs when we’re travelling in our campervan.

Toys: Familiar toys can comfort your dog during the journey.

Bedding: Sometimes it’s impossible to take their own dog beds from home, because they might be too bulky for travel. Instead, consider taking blankets and fleece throws that contain familiar scents and smells which will be comforting for your dog.

What type of food is best when planning dog friendly road trips?

Dry kibble is convenient for road trips. It’s less messy, easy to portion, and doesn’t spoil quickly. Ensure you pack enough for the entire trip, and perhaps a bit extra.

How to pack water and ensure your dog stays hydrated?

Collapsible bowls and frequent pit stops are a must. Always have a gallon of fresh water at the ready.

Which toys or comfort Items are ideal for a road trip?

Your dog’s favourite toys or a comfort blanket from home can help alleviate stress during long drives.

How to ensure safety during the journey?

Safety is paramount when on the road. This includes securing your dog properly and being prepared for any eventualities.

Dog seat belts or harnesses: These ensure your dog remains safe during sudden stops.

Crate: If your dog is crate-trained, this can be a comfortable option for them.

How to secure your dog in a moving vehicle?

Harnesses are a great way to keep your dog secure. Ensure its well-fitted and attaches to the car’s seat belt system.

What to do during breaks and pit stops?

Frequent breaks are essential for bathroom needs and to stretch those legs. Always keep a leash handy.

How to manage potential dog-related emergencies on the road?

Common emergencies include heatstroke, injuries, or ingestion of foreign objects. Always have a first aid kit tailored for dogs and familiarise yourself with basic first aid techniques.

Once you arrive at your destination, ensure that you know the contact details for the nearest vet.

How to find dog-friendly accommodation on the road?

If you’re planning a trip to the Peak District with your dog, then you’ve come to the right place!

On Dog Friendly Peak District, you’ll find lists of campsites and hotels where you can stay with your dog. There are also plenty of pubs that offer dog-friendly accommodation.

Websites like Booking.com can also help you find dog-friendly cottages and hotels.

Advance booking is always advisable, especially in peak seasons. This ensures you’re not stranded with a restless dog.

What should you ask when booking dog-friendly accommodation?

Before confirming your booking, it’s always good to clarify:

Pet fees: Some hotels might charge an additional fee.

Size restrictions: Ensure your breed and size of dog are allowed.

Number of dogs: Some hotels have limits on how many dogs per room.

Outdoor space: Check there are adequate places to allow your dog to exercise and relieve themselves.

Nearest vets: It’s always good to know where the nearest vet is, in case of emergencies.

How to plan dog-friendly activities during the road trip?

When planning the ultimate dog friendly road trip, you’re not the only one looking for some fun. Planning activities ensures your dog gets to burn off energy and enjoys the vacation just as much as you do.

Luckily on Dog Friendly Peak District, you’ll find lots of things you can do with your dog. There is no shortage of walks, whether you want parks, or a longer country walk along fields and trails. We also have a list of attractions where you can take your dog, you might be surprised with what you can do in the Peak District with your dog!

Where can you eat with your dog in the Peak District?

The Peak District is a veritable feast of dog friendly food places, from pubs to cafes, we have it covered. The following posts will help you find somewhere that is dog friendly:

Dog Friendly Pubs in the Peak Dist ri ct

Dog Friendly Cafes in the Peak Di stric t

How to ensure your dog behaves in a public dining area?

Training is key. Familiarise your dog with basic commands like “sit,” “stay,” and “quiet.” Bring their favourite toy or treat to keep them occupied. Some pubs and cafes may have separate areas for dining with your dog, so please check when you enter the establishment.

What food items should you avoid giving your dog during the trip?

While it’s tempting to share, avoid:

Chocolate: Highly toxic for dogs.

Grapes and Raisins: Can cause kidney failure.

Onions and Garlic: Can lead to anaemia.

Alcohol: Even small amounts can be dangerous

What are potential challenges and how to overcome them?

Every trip has its unforeseen moments. For dogs, this might mean sudden anxiety, weather changes, or unfamiliar environments.

How to handle dog anxiety or stress during the trip?

Comfort items, familiar scents, and calming music can help. There are also dog-specific anxiety wraps or vests that apply gentle pressure, creating a soothing effect.

What to do if your dog gets lost or separated during the trip?

Always have a recent photo of your dog. Ensure they have an ID tag and are microchipped. Remain calm, and alert local shelters and vet clinics.

Tips for making the road trip enjoyable for both you and your dog

The trip is about making memories, so you could:

Document the Journey: Take frequent photos of each place that you visit.

Stay Relaxed: Dogs pick up on your energy. Stay calm and enjoy the journey.

Plan dog friendly attractions to visit, that both you and your dog will enjoy.

Finally

There’s a unique joy in watching the world go by with your dog by your side. The wind in their fur, the excitement in their eyes at every new sight — it’s pure, unadulterated happiness. By following this guide on planning the ultimate dog friendly road trip, you’re not just ensuring a smooth trip but crafting memories that’ll last a lifetime. After all, adventures are always better with a furry friend! Safe travels!

This article was written in collaboration with Peter Yordanov from OMC Motorhomes

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8 ways to identify canine arthritis

May 10, 2021 By admin

80% of dogs over the age of 8 suffer with Canine arthritis.

What is Canine arthritis?

Canine arthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain, affecting 4 out of 5 of our older dogs.

In fact, 4 out of 5 dogs will be in discomfort at best, and pain at the worst, from 8 years of age. However, what is more worrying, is that you may not even be aware your dog is struggling.

Although this is initially a frightening statistic, with increased knowledge and understanding, there is plenty you can do to help your best friend live their best life.

How can you tell if your dog is in pain?

Dogs are stoic, they don’t perceive pain in the same way as humans. Often, they will keep wanting to go for a walk or to chase that ball. They still want to please us and keep up with the family, despite their increasing discomfort.

No responsible owner wants to believe that their dog is in pain, but it’s about noticing subtle changes. For instance is the dogs able to engage in their usual activities? How are they moving? Have the owners noticed any behavioural changes.?

How can you tell if your dog has osteoarthritis?

In the majority of cases, osteoarthritis is more likely to reveal itself as your dog ages. Due to the hidden nature of these changes; invisibly within their joints, your dog will have become a master at disguising their discomfort. They will try adapting their posture and gait; subtly shifting their weight between their four legs.

8 ways to spot your dog has canine arthritis

Does your dog appear to walk more stiffly, or less fluidly than they used to?
Are they lagging behind on walks when they used to keep up or charge ahead?
Do they groan when lying down or seem slower to get going after sleep, or a rest?
Maybe your dog seems enthusiastic to walk initially, but this soon fades and they become disinterested?
Perhaps they seem a little unsteady on their feet, stumble or take bunny-hopping steps?
Does your dog sleep more, or seem anti-social, less tolerant or grumpier than before?
Do they hesitate or reposition themselves before attempting to jump up?
Does your dog hold their head or tail low when walking, or arch their back more than before?

If your dog has any of these Canine arthritis symptoms, you can be sure that once you know what to look for, there are many positive changes you can make to improve your dogs quality of life.

Canine arthritis management

Once you have a veterinary diagnosis, coming up with a management plan to keep your dog as mobile as possible relies on you noticing changes in your dog’s capabilities and behaviours. These could be obvious but are more likely to be very subtle, and all serve to build up a picture of your dog’s joint and muscular health and therefore their comfort level over time.

Once you become aware of simple but effective changes you can implement at home and in your dog’s wider environment, you can start to make a positive difference to your dog’s comfort level.

As we know from human medicine, we can’t cure, arthritis, but there is plenty we CAN do to limit the impact of pain on our dogs’ lives and actively improve their quality of life – and who wouldn’t want that for their dog?

What is Galen Myotherapy?

Galen Myotherapy is a highly specialised manual therapy and exercise management technique. It uses appropriate and targeted specialised massage techniques and exercise management to manage the chronic muscular pain and inflammation that is caused from conditions such as arthritis.

Your local Galen Myotherapist

As a Galen Myotherapist, Sarah works alongside passionate and proactive dog owners. She takes a hands-on approach towards their dogs physical and emotional health.

Sarah uses soft-tissue techniques and functional biomechanics. She works alongside owners to improve her canine client’s physical health and maintain maximum mobility through all of their life’s stages.

There are regular hands-on workshops from her clinic in Darley Dale. These educate the owners on the benefits of Galen Myotherapy. The workshops introduce them to safe, but highly beneficial techniques they can use at home. These techniques demonstrate the hugely positive impact it can have on the lives of dogs with arthritis.

You can find out more about Sarah’s work by checking out her website Moorland Canine Myotherapy

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Weekend Dog Walk from Cromford Mill

April 23, 2021 By admin

This weekend dog walk from Cromford Mill is one of our favourites.

It was back in June 2015 when Tilly, Mackie and I decided to do an experimental dog walk along Cromford Canal. The reason it was experimental was because dog walks became more tricky with two dogs! Particularly when one was only a puppy, albeit a big one at 12 months old.

The walk I’m about to describe is approximately 3 miles long and took me about one hour. It has a steep uphill section, but is a real mixture of canal paths, woodland and road walking. Hopefully a little bit of everything for everyone. There are also refreshment stops along the way too.

Details of the walk

1. Park at Cromford Wharf car park DE4 3RQ. It is a pay and display car park. (Currently £1.60 for two hours).

2. At the canal, turn left and walk down towards High Peak Junction. Many people walk their dogs along here, and many of them will be off lead. There are poop bins to be found at High Peak junction and I’m pretty sure I passed one at the start of the canal walk at Cromford Wharf. It’s approximately 1 mile to the High Peak Junction. There are refreshments served here if you wish.

3. Upon arriving at High Peak Junction, you need to turn right and cross the bridge (signposted Middleton Top). You should head behind the buildings, past a train carriage (on your left) and follow a path which is called the Sheep Pastures incline. You will walk through a short tunnel onto the trail. This is the long steep part of the walk. Dogs are fine to be off lead once you are on this path. The footpath that you are on, follows what was the Cromford and High Peak Railway. You will pass a “catch pit” which was designed to capture run away trains of which there were a few!

Roughly halfway…..

4. Continue walking up this hill and walk past the small brick building which will be on your right. It has a wooden sign next to it called The Dingle. Soon after, you will see a footpath sign on your right. This is where the High Peak Trail (which is what you are on) intersects with the Midshires Trail. You should bear left and walk up over the steep bank which is signposted to Intake Lane. You will notice that you are on what I can only describe as a bridge section. Once you turn left you will almost double back on yourself and effectively go underneath the High Peak Trail.

Follow the signpost to Cromford (turn left). You will walk underneath a small bridge (which goes under the High Peak Trail that you’ve just been on). Follow the track, again dogs are still OK off lead, but be aware that this track turns into a road very shortly.

5. Shortly after you walk under the bridge, you’ll come to a fork in the path. Take the right fork and continue following the track downhill. This path is marked by a yellow arrow which is part of the Derwent Valley walk.

6. The track peters out and becomes Intake Lane. Follow this lane downhill (ignoring all turnings) and eventually you will meet the A6, which is a very busy main road. Turn left along the A6 and walk up to the traffic light junction, be very careful of the traffic and keep your dogs on a short lead. (Note: To avoid walking along the A6 pavement, there is a gap in the wall opposite Intake Lane, when you meet the A6. You will see a small green footpath sign. This path will cut the corner where the road junction is, but it might be quite tricky to cross the road at this point, so please take care if doing so).

7. At the junction, turn right into Mill Road and walk back towards the Cromford Wharf car park.

Refreshments

You will find several refreshment places on the Dog walk.

There is often an ice cream van in the car park at Cromford wharf, but there are also some coffee stops too. One of which is the Counting house coffee stop.

Counting house coffee stop at Cromford Wharf.

In addition you’ll find refreshments at the High Peak Junction which is 1 mile down the canal from the start of the walk.

High Peak junction coffee stop on the Cromford dog walk.

Finally, you could walk across to Arkwright’s Mill opposite the Cromford Wharf car park, and you will find a cafe, toilets and some small shops to have a browse around.

Map of the area

If you want to explore the surrounding area a little more, then the OS map OL24 is the correct Ordnance Survey map to use.

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For nearby pubs click here

You might also be interested in this post for dog friendly cafes.

We hope you enjoy your dog walk from Cromford Mill. You might also be interested in the Black Rock walks

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