Welcome to Ashopton

Ashopton is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Derwent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views of the Peak District National Park and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Ashopton is the Ladybower Reservoir. The reservoir was built in the 1930s and is one of the largest in the UK. It is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, and walking. The reservoir is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons.

Another popular attraction in Ashopton is the Derwent Dam. The dam was built in the 1940s and was used during World War II as a training ground for the famous Dambusters raid. Today, the dam is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists who come to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area around the dam is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, foxes, and badgers.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bamford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Gemmell	Fidlers Well Bamford Hope Derbyshire S33 0AR 01433651267 School Website
Hope Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sally Winfield	Edale Road Hope Valley Hope Derbyshire S33 6ZF 01433620541 School Website
Hope Valley College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Gaynor Jones	Castleton Road Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 6SD 1433620555 School Website
Hathersage St Michaels C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Jackson	School Lane Hope Valley Hathersage Derbyshire S32 1BZ 01433650434 School Website
Bradwell Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Mcguiness	Hugh Lane Bradwell Hope Derbyshire S33 9JB 01433620473 School Website
Bradwell C Of E Controlled Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Gordine	Church Street Bradwell Hope Derbyshire S33 9HJ 01433620409 School Website
Castleton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Nancy Lees	Back Street Castleton Hope Derbyshire S33 8WE 01433620630 School Website
Great Hucklow Ce Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Tomlinson	School Lane Great Hucklow Buxton Derbyshire SK17 8RG 01298871293 School Website
Grindleford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Gemmell	Sir William Hill Hope Valley Grindleford Derbyshire S32 2HS 01433630528 School Website
Eyam C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Oona Gilbertson	Church Street Hope Valley Eyam Derbyshire S32 5QH 01433630840 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bamford Station Approach, Off Saltergate Lane, Bamford, Derbyshire, S32 1EG 1.54 Miles

Hope (Derbyshire) Station Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S33 6RD 2.10 Miles

Hathersage Back Lane, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1DT 2.85 Miles

Grindleford Station Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HY 4.33 Miles

Edale Station Road, Edale, Derbyshire, S33 7ZN 5.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hathersage And Hope Valley Private Hire 01433 650740 9 Ladybower Drive, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 1DR 2.65 Miles
Jp Private Hire 01298 424002 1 Barleycrofts Cottages, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RG 4.20 Miles
Grindleford Private Hire 01433 630360 10 Derwent Close, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 2HD 4.79 Miles
Paul's Private Hire 07972 583586 8 New Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 5QY 4.93 Miles
Tideswell Hire 01298 872255 8 Chantry Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NP 6.03 Miles
Exclusive Vintage Cars 0114 235 2879 5 Little Common La, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9NE 7.27 Miles
An Executive Affair Ltd 0114 235 0700 96 Queen Victoria Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 4HU 7.62 Miles
Bee Wise Travel 0114 220 4385 91 Studfield Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4SQ 8.01 Miles
Oughtibridge Cab 0114 286 4442 16 Coward Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0JP 8.58 Miles
Brookes Taxis 01909 773681 31 Penny Holme Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4LA 8.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Lees Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bamford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thornhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road Bamford Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Bemrose Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bamford Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shatton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashopton Viaduct Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hope Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Edale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cannonfields Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Evelyn Medical Centre 01433 621557	The Evelyn Medical Centre Marsh Avenue Hope Derbyshire S33 6RJ
Bradwell Surgery	Bank Cottage Netherside Bradwell Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 9JL
Dr Moseley 01433 659480	Units 4A & 5A Hathersage Park Station Road Hope Valley Derbyshire S32 1DP
Dr Goodwin & Partners	Main Road Grindleford Hope Valley Derbyshire S32 2HG
Eyam Surgery 01433 630836	The Surgery Church Street, Eyam Hope Valley Derbyshire S32 5QH

Local Stores

Bradwell Netherside
Netherside
Bradwell
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 9JL
01433 620429
shop.8499@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.52 miles

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SPAR - Hope
6 Castleton Road
Hope
S33 6RD
01433 623183
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hope Valley Veterinary Clinic
Hathersage Parish Rooms Main Road Hathersage Derbyshire S32 1BB 01433 651718 Website 2.37 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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9am-11am 4pm-6.30pm
Tue	09:00	18:30
9am-11am 4pm-6.30pm
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9am-11am 4pm-6.30pm
Thu	09:00	18:30
9am-11am 4pm-6.30pm
Fri	09:00	18:30
9am-11am 4pm-6.30pm
Sat	09:00	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Overdale Vets T/A Overdale Veterinary Centre
Marsh Farm Castleton Road Hope Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 6RZ 01298 23499 enquiries@overdalevets.co.uk Website 2.45 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
Tue	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
Wed	14:30	16:30
24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
Thu	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
Fri	14:30	16:30
24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
Sat	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
Sun	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice

Croft Veterinary Centre, Totley
77 Baslow Road Totley Sheffield Yorkshire S17 4DP 01142 621 444 info@croftveterinary.com Website 7.51 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hallam Veterinary Centre
187 Crookes Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 1TE 0114 268 3591 hallamvets@btconnect.com Website 8.13 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hunters Bar Veterinary Group - Hunters Bar
613-615 Ecclesall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S11 8PT 0114 266 3607 huntersbar@cvsvets.co.uk 8.20 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Park Veterinary Hospital
24 Abbeydale Road South Sheffield South Yorkshire S7 2QN 0114 2363391 inbox@parkvethospital.com Website 8.22 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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With 24 hour emergency on site service.
Tue	08:00	20:00
With 24 hour emergency on site service.
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With 24 hour emergency on site service.
Thu	08:00	20:00
With 24 hour emergency on site service.
Fri	08:00	20:00
With 24 hour emergency on site service.
Sat	08:30	16:00
With 24 hour emergency on site service.
Sun	10:00	13:00
With 24 hour emergency on site service.

Local Dog Walks

Heatherdene
A Well-Signposted Walk Close To Ladybower Reservoir In The Hope Valley. Just Over 10-Miles Outside Of Sheffield. This Is A Lovely Dog Walk Around Water And Through Some Woodland. S33 0BY 0.75 miles Heatherdene Is Located Off The A57 Which Leads Out From Sheffield. The Car Park Itself Is Located Opposite Ladybower Reservoir On The A6013.

Mam Tor
My Boys Lovecoming Up Here For A Run. Be Prepared For A Bracing Wind At The Monument, It's Worth It Though As The Views Are Breathtaking. Winnats Rd 4.32 miles

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Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 4.63 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

Froggatt
This Is A Fantastic Albeit Challenging Walk Through Woodland And Narrow English Lanes, The Steep Ascent To Froggatt Edge Is Rewarded By Breath-Taking Views At The Top. S11 7TZ 4.64 miles Take The A6187 From Sheffield, Heading Towards Hathersage. Turn Left Onto The A625 Following Signs For Froggatt. Shortly After Passing The Grouse Inn On Your Right Hand Side, Turn Right And Follow The Brown National Trust Signs For Parking.

Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 5.46 miles

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Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 5.86 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	5.2°C	4.2°C	4.7°C	4.9°C	5°C	5.6°C	7.1°C	9.5°C	11.2°C	9.2°C	8.4°C	8.3°C
Feels Like	1.4°C	0.5°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.7°C	4.1°C	5.2°C	7.6°C	9.8°C	7.2°C	5.6°C	5.2°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.2°C	10.2°C	9.3°C	10°C	9.9°C	11°C	10.6°C	8.3°C	5.8°C	5°C
Feels Like	6.6°C	7.8°C	8.4°C	8.2°C	6.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	8.4°C	8.1°C	5.9°C	2.8°C	2°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	2.5°C	1.4°C	0.9°C	0.9°C	2.2°C	5°C	9°C	9.8°C	9.2°C	8.3°C	7.9°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	-0.7°C	-1.7°C	-1.8°C	-1.3°C	0.8°C	3.7°C	7.2°C	7.6°C	6.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	2°C

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