Welcome to Dane

Dane is a small village located in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Dane, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal destination for those who love the great outdoors. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Leonard's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions of Dane is its proximity to the Peak District National Park. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, with rugged hills, deep valleys, and picturesque villages. Visitors to Dane can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are a number of trails and routes to suit all abilities. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including red deer, foxes, and birds of prey, making it a great destination for nature lovers.

Dane is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. The pub, The Ship Inn, is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, serving up traditional pub food and a range of local ales and beers. The post office and village shop provide essential services for the local community, and also sell a range of locally sourced produce and gifts. Overall, Dane is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of the Peak District National Park.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stacey Carr	Chesterfield Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FT 1629583616 School Website
Castle View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gill Cormack	School Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3DS 1629582699 School Website
Highfields School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Marsh	Upper Lumsdale Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5NA 1629581888 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
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
Tansley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophia Barker	Gold Hill Tansley Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5FG 01629582448 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
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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 0.73 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 1.35 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 2.17 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 4.49 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 6.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Matlock Cab 01629 583539 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NF 0.55 Miles
Fox Cars 01629 583333 20 Matlock Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BT 0.73 Miles
M Js Wirksworth Taxis 01629 826060 1 Dimple Crescent, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PJ 0.77 Miles
J B Taxis 01246 280909 John Hadfield House/Dale Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RD 0.89 Miles
Matlock Taxis 01629 584195 Brunswood Mount/Brunswood Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PA 1.64 Miles
Deejay Taxis 01629 822072 10 Ridgewood Drive, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RJ 2.69 Miles
Toad Cars 01629 732705 Sunnyside Cottage/Gill La, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2HH 2.81 Miles
Djg's Taxi 01629 650025 5 Annies Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BE 4.25 Miles
Cross Dales Taxis 01629 820028 6 King Edward Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FE 4.42 Miles
Way 2 Travel 01246 864557 160 North Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9PT 5.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Duke Of Wellington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asker Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesterfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smedley Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Hurst Farm Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cavendish Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mettesford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Matlock Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurst Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Far Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Matlock Main Po 2 Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Matlock Main Post Office Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holme Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Matlock Green Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
County Hall Matlock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	County Offices Matlock DE4 3AG
Lime Grove Medical Centre 01629 581586	Lime Grove Medical Centre Lime Grove Walk Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FD
Imperial Road Surgery 01629 583465	The Group Surgery 8 Imperial Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3NL
Credas Medical 01629 733205	Dale Road South Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2EU
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
0.59 miles

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SPAR Two Dales
SPAR PFS
Warney Road
Darley Dale
Matlock
DE4 2EW
01629 733746
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Matlock / Peak Veterinary Ltd
113 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ 01629 582844 matlock@medivet.co.uk 0.90 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 0.99 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 4.49 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 4.68 miles
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The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery
57-59 Broadleys Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 862266 reception@charlesworthvets.com Website 5.62 miles
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Vets Now Chesterfield
C/O The Charlesworth Veterinary Centre 55 - 59 Broadleys Clay Cross Derbyshire S45 9JN 01246 930560 chesterfieldclinic@vets-now.com Website 5.62 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 4.02 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 4.23 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 4.27 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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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 4.33 miles Matlock

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Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage Park Ln Stanton In Peak Matlock DE4 2LU 4.58 miles Head Up The Hill From The Pub

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Chatsworth Park
A Circular Walk Through Chatsworth Park, Passing By Chatsworth House And Through The Village Of Edensor, Then Along The Bank Of The River Derwent. DE4 2NX 5.54 miles From The M6: Take J29 Chesterfield And Follow The Brown Signs. From Matlock: Take The A6, Then The B6012.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.7°C	16.4°C	15.3°C	15.2°C	15.8°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	15.6°C	16.4°C	14.4°C	14.5°C	15.6°C

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Temp	15.6°C	15°C	13°C	9.5°C	7.3°C	6.4°C	6.6°C	6.7°C	6.4°C	5.7°C	4.8°C	9.9°C
Feels Like	15.5°C	14.2°C	11.1°C	6.5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	3.9°C	3°C	1.9°C	8.4°C

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