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Deep Mid-Wicket Holiday Cottage, Buxworth, High Peak 3. Eyam Village & Eyam Hall (pronounced eeym) Location Eyam, Hope Valley, Peak District S32 5QW Eyam Village On the tourist trail but I still think it is worth visiting if only to marvel at the unique and selfless part the villagers played in the Great Plague of 1665. Eyam is a pretty village north east of Buxton in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The village became famous as the 'plague village’ when the villagers voluntarily quarantined themselves after the bubonic plague was introduced there in a flea-infested bundle of cloth delivered from London to the village tailor. Inside the parish church there is a small exhibition about the Plague. The village has lots of old historical buildings, many of which have plaques outside giving details of their history and the part their inhabitants played during the plague outbreak. The village also has several shops and tea rooms, a pub and a striking Youth Hostel set on the hillside overlooking the village. Above the village you will find Eyam Moor, a lovely place for walking, with great views across the Derwent valley. Eyam Hall The hall can be found just off the main street. It is a beautifully unspoilt example of a Jacobean manor house with a traditional English walled garden that miraculously was untouched by 18th century landscapers and so retains its 17th century charm. Now following recent restoration work visitors can wander round the knot garden, the avenue of espaliered apple trees, the nuttery, the kitchen garden, the bowling green and the lawn. The Hall is only open to the public on a few days a year so check details before you travel. The hall farm buildings have been converted into a working craft centre with a shop and a licensed restaurant, open throughout the year Tuesday to Sunday. More Information Eyam - www.eyamplaguevillage.co.uk Buxton Tourist Information Centre – Tel: 01298 25106 Eyam Hall - www.eyamhall.co.uk e-mail - info@eyamhall.co.uk Tel: 01433 631 976 Getting There By Car Eyam lies on the B6521 off the A623 just west of Stoney Middleton that runs between Baslow and Peak Forest. By Public Transport Bus route 65 Meadowhall Sheffield to Buxton Bus route 66 Chesterfield to Buxton www.derbysbus.info/times/index.htm Tel: 01603 271827 e-mail: bookings@highpeakdistrictcottage.com www.highpeakdistrictcottage.com
Deep Mid-Wicket Holiday Cottage, Buxworth, High Peak 4. Goyt Valley Location North West of Buxton, South East of Whaley Bridge The Goyt Valley is a stunning piece of Peak District countryside. The name of the valley comes from the local dialect word goyt or goit meaning stream. The valley scenery is a combination of beautiful heather covered moorland, green rolling farmland, steep wooded slopes and tranquil streams and reservoirs. Almost reminiscent of the Lake District, the valley provides great walking, cycling, running, horse riding and fantastic photography opportunities. The area is considered one of the “honeypot” locations in the Peak District. This will tell you that it can, and does, get very busy especially in the summer and on bank holidays. That said, I have run round the valley on beautifully sunny days and only seen a handful of other people so if you can visit during off peak it can still be a tranquil place to visit. The valley and surrounding hillsides are crisscrossed with a number of paths and although there is no formal access agreement on the open moorland, a few concessionary and public paths combine to provide access throughout the area. If you can pick your moment and come early or later in the day you may well be rewarded with the most beautiful and atmospheric conditions for taking wonderful landscape photographs. Photograph by kind permission of Yvonne Reynolds If walking, running, photography or cycling are not your thing you could always try sailing or fishing at Errwood reservoir where there is a Sailing Club and Fly Fishing club. More Information There are 3 picnic areas and 2 toilet blocks open all year round A Traffic Management Scheme closes the central section of the valley road at peak times in summer to reduce noise and congestion. It is closed between 10.30 am and 5.30 pm on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 1st May to the end of September. Goyt Valley - www.peakdistrict-education.gov.uk/Fact%20Sheets/fz20goyt.htm Buxton Tourist Information Centre – Tel: 01298 25106 Errwood Sailing Club - www.errwoodsailing.org.uk e-mail: info@errwoodsailing.org.uk Errwood Fly Fishing Club - www.effc.co.uk Getting There By Car Follow the brown tourist signs either from the A5004 between Buxton and Whaley Bridge or from the B5470 at Kettleshulme between Macclesfield and Whaley Bridge. There are six car parks providing parking for 500 cars and parking is free but it can be a problem in peak season and on bank holidays. By Public Transport Bus route 61 - Buxton to Glossop Bus route 58 - Buxton to Macclesfield. You can walk from the Cat and Fiddle Inn on the A537. www.derbysbus.info/times/index.htm Tel: 01603 271827 e-mail: bookings@highpeakdistrictcottage.com www.highpeakdistrictcottage.com
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