Welcome to Ballidon

Ballidon is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the A515 road, which runs from Ashbourne to Buxton. Ballidon is a rural village with a population of around 100 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Ballidon has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a Roman settlement and there are still remains of a Roman road that runs through the village. In the 12th century, Ballidon was owned by the de Ferrers family, who were one of the most powerful families in England at the time. The village was later owned by the Earl of Chesterfield, who built a large mansion in the village in the 18th century.

Today, Ballidon is a peaceful and picturesque village that is popular with tourists. The village has a small church, St. James's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows. Ballidon is also home to a number of farms and small businesses, including a farm shop that sells locally produced food and a pottery studio where visitors can try their hand at making pottery. Overall, Ballidon is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and beauty of the Derbyshire countryside.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 3.1°C

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Local Schools

School	Details
Parwich Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Tomblin	Parwich Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1QJ 01335390245 School Website
Brassington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Peter Johnston	Brassington Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4HB 01629540212 School Website
Kniveton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Luke Redfearn	Kniveton Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1JJ 01335342573 School Website
Carsington And Hopton Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Johnston	Carsington Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4DE 01629540206 School Website
Fitzherbert C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Johnston	Ashes Lane Fenny Bentley Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1LD 01335350362 School Website
Elton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hunter	Main Street Elton Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2BW 01629650282 School Website
Biggin C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Nicholls	Main Street Biggin Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0DQ 0 129884279 School Website
Winster C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sharon Slack	Wensley Road Winster Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2DH 01629650238 School Website
Middleton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Alison Dugdale	Main Street Middleton-By-Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4LQ 01629822236 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Garrity	The Green Road Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1EP 01335343685 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 6.42 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 6.58 Miles

Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 6.76 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 8.13 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 9.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Peak Cars 01335 370937 Laburnum Cottage, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1PU 3.33 Miles
Act Taxis 01335 343928 48 The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ED 4.90 Miles
Djg's Taxi 01629 650025 5 Annies Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BE 5.11 Miles
Cross Dales Taxis 01629 820028 6 King Edward Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FE 5.57 Miles
Ashbourne Taxis 01335 345198 Blenheim Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1HA 5.74 Miles
Peak Premier Travel 01629 636877 Over Haddon View/Conksbury Av, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1WQ 6.18 Miles
Matlock Taxis 01629 584195 Brunswood Mount/Brunswood Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PA 6.18 Miles
Deejay Taxis 01629 822072 10 Ridgewood Drive, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RJ 6.18 Miles
J B Taxis 01246 280909 John Hadfield House/Dale Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RD 6.65 Miles
M Js Wirksworth Taxis 01629 826060 1 Dimple Crescent, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PJ 6.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ballidon Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Parwich Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Bradbourne Village Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Longcliffe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Well Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Brassington Post Offfice Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherton Hall Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Tissington Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Tissington Village D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldwark Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longrose Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alsop En Le Dale Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Kniveton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Pikehall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winster Medical Centre	Lea Croft Road Winster Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2DL
South Dales Healthcare Ltd 01629 822434	Hannage Brook Medical Ctr Water Lane Wirksworth Derbyshire DE4 4JG
Hannage Brook Medical Centre 01629 822434	Hannage Brook Medical Ctr Hannage Way,Off Waterlane Wirksworth Derbyshire DE4 4JG
The Surgery Clifton Road 01335 300588	The Surgery Clifton Road Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1RR
Ashbourne Medical Practice 01335 230085	Clifton Road Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1DR

Local Stores

Ashbourne
Shawcroft Centre
Dig Street
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1GF
01335 346274
Store Website
5.13 miles

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SPAR Two Dales
SPAR PFS
Warney Road
Darley Dale
Matlock
DE4 2EW
01629 733746
Store Website
6.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Derbyshire Veterinary Services T/A Mcmurtry &Amp; Harding Veterinary Surgeons
8 St John Street Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4DR 01629 823034 enquiries@mcmurtryandharding.co.uk Website 5.19 miles
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Blenheim Veterinary Centre
Blenheim Road Airfield Industrial Estate Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1HA 01335 342111 post@blenheimvets.com Website 5.70 miles
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Mcmurtry And Harding
Clifton Road Clifton Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 2DH 01335 342227 6.04 miles


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Derwent Valley Vets Ltd
The Boat House 110 Dale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PP 01629 55666 derwentvalleyvets.co.uk Website 6.59 miles

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Medivet Matlock / Peak Veterinary Ltd
113 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ 01629 582844 matlock@medivet.co.uk 6.75 miles
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Llm Farm Vets Derbyshire (Ashbourne)
Units D And E Ednaston Business Centre Hollington Road, Ednaston Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3AE 01335 361 420 Ashbourne@llmvets.co.uk Website 8.52 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Carsington Water
Carsington Water Is A Reservoir Operated By Severn Trent Water, Located In Derbyshire, On The Doorstep Of The Peak District National Park. It Is An Area With A Good Amount Of Wildlife, With A Wildlife Centre And Bird Hides Along The Route. The Walk Itself Is Relatively Easy, In Terms Of Level Walking Through Fields And Woodland. DE6 1ST 2.98 miles Leave M1 At Junction 28, Signposted Derby. Leave A38 For The A610 Towards Ambergate. At A6, Turn Right To Matlock, Then Left Onto B5035 To Wirksworth. At T-Junction With B5023, Turn Right & Then Left To Re-Join The B5035, And Continue For 4-Miles.

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Milldale
This Is An Excellent Linear Walk Following The River Dove. Starting In Milldale, You Cross The River Tracing Its Path To Dovedale. You Will Encounter Stunning Scenery Including: Shallow Caves And Woodland. Wildflowers Grow During The Summer Months. Sheep May Be Grazing Along Stretches Of This Walk. DE6 2GB 4.03 miles Take The A515 To Ashbourne Heading Towards Buxton. Turn Left Onto Green Lane When You Reach The Sign For Milldale. Turn Left After Crossing The Road Bridge And Pass Through To The Other End Of The Village, Where You Will Find The Car Park.

Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views. Middleton Top Incline And Engine House Middleton 4.51 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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Stoney Wood
We Visited Stoney Wood Whilst Staying In Wirksworth. Walkable From The Village Or Park Close By. This Place Is Part Of A Millennium Wood Planted In An Old Quarry. Great For A Short Walk To Stretch The Legs. Go Up The Steep Hill To Find The Star Disc At The Top. Dogs Can Run Free, Lots Of Space, Grass, Winding Tracks And Trees For Exploring And Sniffing. Seems Like A Local Dog Walking Spot. Lovely Views Over The Dale From The Top. Walk Into The Village Whilst You Are There And Walk Up To The Puzzle Gardens Area For Cute Lanes And Cottages. Your Dog Will Get Lots Of Exercise From The Hills! Stoney Wood Wirksworth Greenhill Wirksworth 5.07 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Nine Ladies Stanton Moor
Lovely Walk, Sandy Paths- Can Be A Little Uneven But Mainly Flat. The Trail Isn’T Marked So Just Research The Route First But Most Paths Lead Back In A Circle. Richmond Hill Main St Birchover Matlock DE4 2BN 5.22 miles There Is A Carpark Near The Campsite But You Can Also Park Near The Druids Inn

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Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage Park Ln Stanton In Peak Matlock DE4 2LU 6.45 miles Head Up The Hill From The Pub

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Weather Forecast

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