Welcome to Chinley

Chinley is a small village located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the western edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Chinley is the Chinley Chapel, which was built in 1662 and is one of the oldest non-conformist chapels in the country. The chapel is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Other historic buildings in Chinley include the Old Hall, which dates back to the 16th century, and the Old Vicarage, which was built in the early 19th century.

Chinley is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with many walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is located on the Pennine Bridleway, a 205-mile long trail that runs from Derbyshire to Northumberland. There are also several local pubs and restaurants in Chinley, offering a range of food and drink options for visitors to enjoy. Overall, Chinley is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Peak School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr John Mcpherson	Buxton Road Chinley High Peak Derbyshire SK23 6ES 1663750324 School Website
Chinley Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Lambert	Buxton Road Chinley High Peak Derbyshire SK23 6DR 01663750367 School Website
Buxworth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Bertram	Station Road Buxworth High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7NJ 01663732426 School Website
Chapel En Le Frith High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Grieves	Long Lane Chapel-En-Le-Frith High Peak Derbyshire SK23 0TQ 01298813118 School Website
Chapel En Le Frith C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacquie Barber	Warmbrook Road Chapel-En-Le-Frith High Peak Derbyshire SK23 0NL 01298812000 School Website
Furness Vale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruth Parry	Buxton Road Furness Vale High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7PQ 01663744103 School Website
Whaley Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Seren Hathway	Buxton Road Whaley Bridge High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7HX 01663732354 School Website
Taxal And Fernilee C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Lynch	Reddish Road Whaley Bridge High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7DL 01663733262 School Website
Combs Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Joanna Sweatmore	Lesser Lane Chapel-En-Le-Frith Combs High Peak Derbyshire SK23 9UZ 01298813120 School Website
Hayfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Stefan Papadopoulos	Swallow House Lane Hayfield High Peak Derbyshire SK22 2HB 01663742357 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chinley Station Road, Chinley, Derbyshire, SK23 6AR 0.21 Miles

Chapel-En-Le-Frith Long Lane, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 0XT 1.93 Miles

Whaley Bridge Market Street, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7AA 2.08 Miles

Furness Vale Station Road, Furness Vale, Cheshire, SK12 7QA 2.19 Miles

New Mills Newtown Albion Road, New Mills, Cheshire, SK22 3JP 3.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Al's Private Hire 01298 815345 32 Horse Fair Avenue, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9SQ 1.32 Miles
Peak Private Hire 07899 938396 32 Horse Fair Avenue, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9SQ 1.32 Miles
Ian's Hire 01298 814863 15 Crossings Road, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9RZ 1.33 Miles
Pats Private Hire 01298 812388 1 Frood Close, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0JS 1.35 Miles
Tm Private Hire 01298 812148 123 Rowton Grange Road, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0LE 1.70 Miles
Taxi Accountancy 01224 536194 7 Stoneheads Rise, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7RU 2.36 Miles
Minibus Rentals 01663 740880 69 New Mills Road, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2EX 2.71 Miles
Grabba Cab 01663 740880 69 New Mills Rd, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2EX 2.71 Miles
New Mills Cabs 01663 746606 12 Bowden Crescent, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4LN 2.97 Miles
Kinder Cars 01663 743333 54 Arden Street, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NS 3.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chinley Po Box Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
White Hough D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Naize Maynestone Road Dd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Smithy Dd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leaden Knowle D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moult Farm Dd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eccles Road D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brierley Green Dd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Breck Road Dd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spencer Road Dd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Western Lane Dd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buxworth D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eccles Fold Manchester Road D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
5 Market Place Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Street D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thornbrook Surgery	Station Road Chinley High Peak Derbyshire SK23 6AR
Goyt Valley Medical Practice	Eccles Road Chapel-En-Le-Frith High Peak Derbyshire SK23 9EQ
Three Valley Healthcare 0844 6550220	Three Valley Healthcare 20A Eccles Road Chapel En Le Frith,H.Peak SK23 9EQ
Thornbrook Surgery 01298 812725	Thornbrook Surgery Chapel-En-Le-Frith High Peak Derbyshire SK23 0RH
Thornbrook Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Thornbrook Road Chapel-En-Le-Frith High Peak SK23 0RH

Local Stores

Chapel-En-Le-Frith
2a Eccles Road
Chapel-En-Le-Frith
Derbyshire
SK23 0EZ
01298 814292
Store Website
1.43 miles

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SPAR Buxton High Lane
Buxton Road
High Lane
Stockport
SK6 8DR
01663766645
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Victoria Vets
Thornbrook Road Chapel-En-Le-Frith High Peak Derbyshire SK23 0LX 01298 812066 enquiries@victoriavets.co.uk Website 1.56 miles
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Wright &Amp; Morten Veterinary Group
Block B, Ringside Industrial Estate Whaley Bridge High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7PD whaleybridge@wmvets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles


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Knox &Amp; Devlin Veterinary Surgeons
10 Bridge Street Whaley Bridge High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7LR 01663 732692 info.knoxdevlin@cvsvets.com Website 2.03 miles
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Medivet New Mills
2 Hibbert Street New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 3JJ 01663 745294 new.mills@medivet.co.uk Website 3.19 miles
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Medivet Buxton
8 Market Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EB 01298 74252 buxton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.86 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
3 Scarsdale Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EE 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 5.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Goyt Valley
A Circular Route Following The River Goyt As It Meanders Through The Valley To Fernilee Reservoir. SK23 7JX 2.53 miles The Lay-By Is Located About 6.5 Miles North Up The A5004 From Buxton

Fernilee Reservoir
Fernilee Reservoir Supplies Drinking Water To Stockport And The Surrounding Areas. It Was The First Of Two Reservoirs To Be Built In The Goyt Valley, The Other Being Errwood Reservoir. SK23 7HB 3.01 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Road On The Right, Just Before A Bend Reaching Toward Errwood Reservoir.

Cats Tor
Cats Tor Is To The West Of The Goyt Valley. The Walk Starts From The High Pym Chair Car Park, Which Helps Make The Walk To The Summit Easy And Manageable. The Views On A Clear Day From The Summit Are Great, Making This A Worthwhile Walk To Complete. SK23 7RF 4.27 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. After Passing By The Reservoir, Take The Right Turn To Head Uphill Toward Pym Chair Car Park.

Wildmoorstone Valley
This Walk, Through The Wildmoorstone Valley, Includes Part Of The Old Cromford & High Peak Railway Line. The Walk Follows The Old Track Bed To The Now Closed Burbage Tunnel. The Return Part Of The Walk Will Take You Down Into The Valley. SK17 6GJ 4.63 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Left Of This Road, Beside A Body Of Water.

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 5.69 miles

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Etherow Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Etherow Country Park. Etherow Country Park Is Located In A Village Called Compstall; Between Marple And Romiley All Situated In Stockport, Greater Manchester. SK6 5JD 7.08 miles Nearest Major Road Is B6104. Turn Onto George Street In Compstall, Signposted Etherow Country Park And Local Nature Reserve. Take The Next Right Into The Car Park.

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