This is one of the Peak Districts hidden gems, not only is the scenery highly picturesque but the region is full of interesting geological features, with the upper part being a National Nature Reserve.
Although often bereft of people, this is an easily accessible dale with an array of fascinating limestone cliffs and dense forestry. Lathkill Dale meets with Cales Dale, both are surrounded by a vast agricultural landscape, its patchwork of fields flooded with sleepy cattle and sheep. The dale is crossed by the Lathkill River which in summertime is known to disappear below ground. Autumn and winter bring a different perspective, for then the river changes to become a spectacular raging torrent.
This is idyllic walking country, amongst the beauty you can often discover relics of former mines. For the experienced walker there are several other beautiful dales that it is worth taking time to explore - these include, Dovedale, Darley Dale and Monsal Dale.
Delightful Bakewell, the River Wye and the Derwent are all easily accessible from Cales Dale and Lathkill Dale.
a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire
(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction NE)Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth...
a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire
(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction N)The village was a centre for candle making, noted for lead mining and made famous by the discovery of Ashford marble which was first quarried by Henry Watson in 1748...
in the county of Derbyshire
(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction SW)Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings...
a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire
(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE)It was the 6th Duke of Devonshire who looked out of his window one day from Chatsworth House, and realised that the magnificent view of the park in front of him was blocked by a.....
in the county of Derbyshire
(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)Set amidst the stark loneliness of the High Peak the village of Baslow is surrounded by some of the finest historic properties to be found in Derbyshire...
All towns in Derbyshire
Perched in a picturesque position above the Derbyshire River Wye, the grey stone walls of Haddon House tempt invitingly, and you.....
Robin Hood's Stride is a rocky outcrop overlooking the pretty village of Elton, in Derbyshire. By tradition the sole province of.....
This wild eyrie stretch of moorland has an invigorating, yet gloomy feel to it and looking around at the barrows left from the.....
The magnificent Classical mansion that is Chatsworth House, is one of the most celebrated Historic Houses in England. Built in.....
The varied and seductive scenery of the Peak District National Park rivals the scenic beauty of any where in the land. It is an.....
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