One of the most exciting places to visit in Derbyshire County is Hope Valley. The valley itself is home to many villages but mostly lies in the village of Hope, hence the name.
You can begin your journey at Mam Tor, a mountain now used as a popular launch location of hang gliders. A popular method to visit the valley is by train from Sheffield to Manchester, since there is a railway station at Hope.
There are three rivers along valley: Peak Water, Noe, and Derwent. There are huge reservoirs at Bamford Village. These reservoirs are a popular attraction where one can bike around or enjoy fishing.
A place not to be missed is the Peveril Castle, which is a Norman keep on a cliff near the village of Castleton. Castleton is a also a place where one can find several mines that produce the beautiful and unique Blue John Stone. Along the valley, you can also find several caverns where the famous stones are mined.
Some of these are Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, and Treak Cliff Cavern.The Derwent River passes along the village of Hatherstage, which is the largest in the valley. It is a good place for shopping and is home to the popular Hatherstage Church. It is also well-known for the brass designs and is believed to be the burial site of Robin Hood's ally, Little John.
Rock climbers can try their luck and skill at Stanage Edge, which is one of the largest grit stone structures around. Many walkers can also start their path here. Serious hikers and nature lovers can traverse Win Hill, which offers a great view of the valley and its many villages.
Another place to visit is Winnats Pass, which was actually a cave made of limestone and now forms a steep valley of its own.
Hopping Across the Hope Valley - Derbyshire