Mount Pleasant Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Monsal Trail is a traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users through some of the Peak District's most spectacular limestone dales.
The trail runs along the former Midland Railway line for 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, at Bakewell.
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Monsal Trail
Monsal TrailThe Monsal Trail is a traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users through some of the Peak District's most spectacular limestone dales.
The trail runs along the former Midland Railway line for 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, at Bakewell.
This great carboniferous limestone cavern is one of the finest show caves in England and boasts many strange and wondrous formations, sculpted over millions of years. Mary, Queen of Scots, is said to have explored it and people have been visiting ever since.
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Grotta di Poole e Parco Nazionale di Buxton
Green LaneThis great carboniferous limestone cavern is one of the finest show caves in England and boasts many strange and wondrous formations, sculpted over millions of years. Mary, Queen of Scots, is said to have explored it and people have been visiting ever since.
Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
Explore over 25 rooms in the house including the Painted Hall, State Rooms, Sculpture Gallery and discover its art, history and family. Plus, learn how succeeding generations have made their mark on one of Derbyshire’s finest country houses.
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Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
Explore over 25 rooms in the house including the Painted Hall, State Rooms, Sculpture Gallery and discover its art, history and family. Plus, learn how succeeding generations have made their mark on one of Derbyshire’s finest country houses.
Mam Tor is the site of one of the most popular walks in the Peak District, effortlessly combining unforgettable views with easy walking routes, meaning people of all abilities can enjoy its beauty. The 1,696-ft hill is famous for its superb views from the top – some of the best in the country, let alone the Peak District. Many of the most iconic Peak District images are captured from up here, so be sure to have your camera with you.
The idyllic village of Castleton is a great base for starting circular routes around Mam Tor and the surrounding ridges. If you have time to explore further, the village is known for its mesmerising caverns, which are well worth a visit.
Location: Hope Valley S33 8WA, UK
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Mam Tor
Mam Tor is the site of one of the most popular walks in the Peak District, effortlessly combining unforgettable views with easy walking routes, meaning people of all abilities can enjoy its beauty. The 1,696-ft hill is famous for its superb views from the top – some of the best in the country, let alone the Peak District. Many of the most iconic Peak District images are captured from up here, so be sure to have your camera with you.
The idyllic village of Castleton is a great base for starting circular routes around Mam Tor and the surrounding ridges. If you have time to explore further, the village is known for its mesmerising caverns, which are well worth a visit.
Location: Hope Valley S33 8WA, UK
Lathkill Dale is one of the prettiest dales in the Peak District National Park. It just so happens that his famous walk pretty much begins at the end of the garden at Mount Pleasant, so you could not be nearer. It ends at the pub in the village. We have put walk directions in the cottage and is part of your welcome pack.
This picturesque Lathkill Dale walk takes you to the cave where the River Lathkill emerges (feel the cold air seeping from underground) and along the river to a waterfall. It then leads back along the top of the dales across a series of open pastures connected by stone stiles.
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Lathkill Dale
Lathkill Dale is one of the prettiest dales in the Peak District National Park. It just so happens that his famous walk pretty much begins at the end of the garden at Mount Pleasant, so you could not be nearer. It ends at the pub in the village. We have put walk directions in the cottage and is part of your welcome pack.
This picturesque Lathkill Dale walk takes you to the cave where the River Lathkill emerges (feel the cold air seeping from underground) and along the river to a waterfall. It then leads back along the top of the dales across a series of open pastures connected by stone stiles.
Aircraft wrecks dot the Peak District as a grim reminder of the perils of overflying such a mountainous area. Over 150 aircraft crashed in the Peak District over the course of the 20th century, mostly after WWII when the area was surrounded by airfields and often used to train aircrews in low-altitude flying.
Noteworthy crash sites include that of an RB-29 Superfortress near Bleaklow Head. The reconnaissance version of the famous American bomber crashed while relocating to a new base at Burtonwood, killing all 13 crew. You’ll also find the wrecks of a C-47 Dakota and an Avro Lancaster nearby. There are a further 11 wrecks on Kinder Scout, with aircraft types ranging from a Vickers Wellington bomber to 2 F-86 Sabre jet fighters. Please note that it's illegal to tamper with the wrecks.
Bleaklow
Aircraft wrecks dot the Peak District as a grim reminder of the perils of overflying such a mountainous area. Over 150 aircraft crashed in the Peak District over the course of the 20th century, mostly after WWII when the area was surrounded by airfields and often used to train aircrews in low-altitude flying.
Noteworthy crash sites include that of an RB-29 Superfortress near Bleaklow Head. The reconnaissance version of the famous American bomber crashed while relocating to a new base at Burtonwood, killing all 13 crew. You’ll also find the wrecks of a C-47 Dakota and an Avro Lancaster nearby. There are a further 11 wrecks on Kinder Scout, with aircraft types ranging from a Vickers Wellington bomber to 2 F-86 Sabre jet fighters. Please note that it's illegal to tamper with the wrecks.
Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District and no avid walker or explorer would want to miss out on the opportunity to reach its summit. The breathtaking landscape up here boasts rugged moorland, rocky terrain, babbling streams and even the mighty Kinder Downfall – the Peak District’s tallest waterfall.
Depending on your climbing ability, there are a number of different routes up Kinder Scout, from manageable paths that incorporate the famous Jacob’s Ladder steps, to tougher routes that require some scrambling. The best place to park for Kinder Scout is in the village of Edale, then it’s just a short walk to the foot from there.
Location: High Peak S33 7ZJ, UK
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Kinder Scout
Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District and no avid walker or explorer would want to miss out on the opportunity to reach its summit. The breathtaking landscape up here boasts rugged moorland, rocky terrain, babbling streams and even the mighty Kinder Downfall – the Peak District’s tallest waterfall.
Depending on your climbing ability, there are a number of different routes up Kinder Scout, from manageable paths that incorporate the famous Jacob’s Ladder steps, to tougher routes that require some scrambling. The best place to park for Kinder Scout is in the village of Edale, then it’s just a short walk to the foot from there.
Location: High Peak S33 7ZJ, UK
Ashford-in-the-Water consists of a small selection of pretty houses and village inns around a 13th-century church by the River Wye. The lovely stone Sheepwash Bridge over the river is the star attraction of the village itself, with the name coming from the fact that it used to be where sheep were dipped and washed before being sheared.
Just outside of the village, the attractions include Thornbridge Hall, less than a mile north of the river. The beautiful Grade II-listed country house has some unique and beautiful gardens.
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Ashford in the Water
Ashford-in-the-Water consists of a small selection of pretty houses and village inns around a 13th-century church by the River Wye. The lovely stone Sheepwash Bridge over the river is the star attraction of the village itself, with the name coming from the fact that it used to be where sheep were dipped and washed before being sheared.
Just outside of the village, the attractions include Thornbridge Hall, less than a mile north of the river. The beautiful Grade II-listed country house has some unique and beautiful gardens.
The historical village of Eyam has some rather unusual claims to fame, including acing social distancing back before it was trendy – in 1665, during the bubonic plague. Ironically, its reputation as “the plague village” has been attracting visitors for a long time since.
Fortunately, Eyam’s morbid past doesn’t stop it from being a beautiful and charming destination. Be sure to check out the museum and the manor house from 1671. Alternatively, head towards the eastern end of the village for a drink at the cafés and pubs there.
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Eyam
The historical village of Eyam has some rather unusual claims to fame, including acing social distancing back before it was trendy – in 1665, during the bubonic plague. Ironically, its reputation as “the plague village” has been attracting visitors for a long time since.
Fortunately, Eyam’s morbid past doesn’t stop it from being a beautiful and charming destination. Be sure to check out the museum and the manor house from 1671. Alternatively, head towards the eastern end of the village for a drink at the cafés and pubs there.
The traffic-free Tissington Trail is ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. This 13-mile trail is mostly flat and traffic-free, making it ideal for family days out and beginner cyclists. your nearest hop-on location is Parsley Hey, which is a five minute drive up The Rake road in Monyash.
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Parsley Hay - Peak District National Park Cycle Hire
The traffic-free Tissington Trail is ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. This 13-mile trail is mostly flat and traffic-free, making it ideal for family days out and beginner cyclists. your nearest hop-on location is Parsley Hey, which is a five minute drive up The Rake road in Monyash.
Food scene
Monyash
The Bull's Head serves great food and drinks all day.
Hartington is set right in the centre of the Dove Valley, surrounded by great walking trails. Nearby natural attractions include the Neolithic henge monument of Arbor Low, Wolfscote Dale and Parsley Hay, where the Tissington and High Peak Trails meet.
In the village itself, star attractions include a famous cheese shop, which sells an award-winning Stilton. There’s quite a cute little duck pond in the middle of the village, which is surrounded by picturesque stone houses and a rather confusing network of narrow streets.
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Hartington
Hartington is set right in the centre of the Dove Valley, surrounded by great walking trails. Nearby natural attractions include the Neolithic henge monument of Arbor Low, Wolfscote Dale and Parsley Hay, where the Tissington and High Peak Trails meet.
In the village itself, star attractions include a famous cheese shop, which sells an award-winning Stilton. There’s quite a cute little duck pond in the middle of the village, which is surrounded by picturesque stone houses and a rather confusing network of narrow streets.
Tideswell’s main attraction is its 14th-century church, known as The Cathedral of the Peak. It contains some fascinating monuments and wood carvings. Around the charming churchyard, you’ll find a great selection of shops, cafés and pubs.
If you visit around the summer solstice, you can enjoy a week-long local festival called the Wakes, which features a torchlight procession on 'Big Saturday'.
Tideswell is surrounded by limestone mountains, giving it both a cosy, closed-in feel as well as offering escapes into the great outdoors.
We love Tindalls bakery which is run by Carol. She does great sandwiches, cakes and pastries. But try to get there before midday otherwise you'll end up at the Co-op.
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Tideswell
Tideswell’s main attraction is its 14th-century church, known as The Cathedral of the Peak. It contains some fascinating monuments and wood carvings. Around the charming churchyard, you’ll find a great selection of shops, cafés and pubs.
If you visit around the summer solstice, you can enjoy a week-long local festival called the Wakes, which features a torchlight procession on 'Big Saturday'.
Tideswell is surrounded by limestone mountains, giving it both a cosy, closed-in feel as well as offering escapes into the great outdoors.
We love Tindalls bakery which is run by Carol. She does great sandwiches, cakes and pastries. But try to get there before midday otherwise you'll end up at the Co-op.