Welcome to Brightgate

Brightgate is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly community. Brightgate is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the Peak District and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Brightgate is the Brightgate Reservoir. The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and hiking. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic by the water's edge or take a leisurely stroll around the reservoir.

Brightgate is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. John the Baptist, dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is surrounded by a peaceful churchyard and offers a quiet place for reflection and contemplation. Other historic buildings in the village include the Brightgate Hall, a 17th-century manor house, and the Brightgate Mill, a 19th-century watermill that has been restored and is now a popular tourist attraction.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

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Wind: 2.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Bonsall C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Smart	Church Street Bonsall Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2AE 01629822573 School Website
South Darley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Wilde	Cross Green Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JT 01629732240 School Website
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Layhe-Humphreys	14 Clifton Road Matlock Bath Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PW 01629582862 School Website
All Saints Cofe Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben O'connell	Hurds Hollow Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LA 1629582913 School Website
St Giles Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben O'connell	Starkholmes Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3DD 0 162956813 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
All Saints Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Ben O'connell	Dimple Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3HX 1629582913 School Website
Darley Dale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hudson	Greenaway Lane Hackney Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2QB 01629732226 School Website
Cromford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Foster	North Street Cromford Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3RG 01629822248 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 1.77 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 1.94 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 2.34 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 5.07 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 6.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Matlock Taxis 01629 584195 Brunswood Mount/Brunswood Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PA 1.62 Miles
J B Taxis 01246 280909 John Hadfield House/Dale Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RD 1.72 Miles
M Js Wirksworth Taxis 01629 826060 1 Dimple Crescent, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PJ 1.72 Miles
Matlock Cab 01629 583539 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NF 1.95 Miles
Fox Cars 01629 583333 20 Matlock Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BT 2.02 Miles
Deejay Taxis 01629 822072 10 Ridgewood Drive, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RJ 2.53 Miles
Djg's Taxi 01629 650025 5 Annies Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BE 2.58 Miles
Toad Cars 01629 732705 Sunnyside Cottage/Gill La, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2HH 2.78 Miles
Cross Dales Taxis 01629 820028 6 King Edward Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FE 3.61 Miles
Peak Premier Travel 01629 636877 Over Haddon View/Conksbury Av, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1WQ 5.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Nether Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Clatterway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upperwood Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hooley Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Imperial Road Surgery 01629 583465	The Group Surgery 8 Imperial Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3NL
Winster Medical Centre	Lea Croft Road Winster Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2DL
Lime Grove Medical Centre 01629 581586	Lime Grove Medical Centre Lime Grove Walk Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FD
County Hall Matlock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	County Offices Matlock DE4 3AG
Darley Dale Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Dale Road South Darley Dale Matlock DE4 2EU

Local Stores

Matlock
3 Firs Parade
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AS
01629 580224
Store Website
1.95 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Derwent Valley Vets Ltd
The Boat House 110 Dale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PP 01629 55666 derwentvalleyvets.co.uk Website 1.70 miles

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Medivet Matlock / Peak Veterinary Ltd
113 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ 01629 582844 matlock@medivet.co.uk 1.88 miles
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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 3.46 miles
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Llm Farm Vets
Bakewell Show Office Agricultural Way Bakewell Derby Derbyshire DE45 1AH 01629 691692 derbys@llmvets.co.uk Website 6.48 miles

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Bakewell Veterinary Clinic
Milford Farm Mill Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DX 01629 812035 6.80 miles

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Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 6.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.54 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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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 2.63 miles There Is A Carpark Near The Campsite But You Can Also Park Near The Druids Inn

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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 3.17 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage Park Ln Stanton In Peak Matlock DE4 2LU 3.61 miles Head Up The Hill From The Pub

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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 5.06 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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Crich Tramway Village
Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas. Plaistow Green Rd Lancashire 5.34 miles Matlock

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Weather Forecast

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