Welcome to Hardstoft Common

Hardstoft Common is a beautiful and serene area located in Derbyshire, England. The common is a vast expanse of land that is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The area is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who come to explore the beautiful landscape. The common is also home to a number of rare species of plants and animals, making it an important conservation area.

The common is surrounded by picturesque villages and towns, making it an ideal location for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Visitors can explore the nearby villages and towns, which offer a range of activities and attractions. The area is also home to a number of historic sites, including the Hardwick Hall, which is a stunning Elizabethan mansion that dates back to the 16th century.

Hardstoft Common is a popular destination for birdwatchers, who come to observe the many species of birds that call the area home. The common is also home to a number of rare species of butterflies and moths, making it an important conservation area. Visitors can explore the many walking trails that crisscross the common, taking in the stunning views and enjoying the peace and tranquility of this beautiful area.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Loscoe Cofe Primary School And Nursery
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Tew
Church View
Loscoe
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7RT
1773713396
School Website
Denby Free C Of E Va Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jackie Bell
Church Street
Denby Village
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 8PH
01332880416
School Website
Heanor Gate Science College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Matt Jones
Kirkley Drive
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7RA
01773716396
School Website
Howitt Primary Community School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lynn Pilling
Holmes Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7FS
1773713217
School Website
Waingroves Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Amarjeet Challand
Waingroves Road
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 9TD
1773744106
School Website
Corfield C Of E Infant School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Bignall
Thorpes Road
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7GQ
01773712893
School Website
John Flamsteed Community School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs
Derby Road
Denby
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 8NP
1332880260
School Website
The Ripley Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs
Peasehill
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3JQ
01773746334
School Website
Codnor Community Primary School Church Of England Controlled
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr James Blake
Whitegates
Codnor
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 9QD
01773742537
School Website
Street Lane Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Natasha Austin-Cooke
Street Lane
Denby
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 8NE
1773742717
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Langley Mill
Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT
2.58 Miles
Belper
Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA
3.77 Miles
Duffield
Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP
4.57 Miles
Ambergate
Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN
4.59 Miles
Ilkeston
Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE
4.98 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A And B Van And Minibus Hire
01773 742431
Whiteley Service Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8JN
1.06 Miles
Borrowash Cars
01332 660000
4 Bottle Brook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0PD
1.55 Miles
A And P Taxis
01773 570700
18 Holly Av, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PP
1.65 Miles
Brookvale Cars
07790 248108
37 Brookvale Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NS
1.72 Miles
Terrys Taxis
01773 742929
92 Street Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NF
1.82 Miles
Star Taxis
01773 768089
3 Old Coppice Side, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7DH
1.82 Miles
Streetcars
01773 711200
122 Bailey Brook Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4FU
1.96 Miles
Deans Taxis
07974 476653
17 Hopton Close, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3TQ
1.96 Miles
L O Taxis
07794 786931
11 Cavendish Dr, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GW
2.02 Miles
Airport Transfers Derby
07976 810513
10 Bowler Drive, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0JR
2.12 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Denby Common
Collection Today available until:16:15
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Grammer Street D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flamstead Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loscoe Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Sunday Last Collection:15:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Springfield Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heanor Road Smalley
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denby Village
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millward Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Oak D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denby Pottery
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crosshill D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loggins Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Sunday Last Collection:15:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Heanor Gate Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Marehay Road D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loscoe Road
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
Church Farm Ripley - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Church Farm Medical Centre
Steeple Drive
Ripley
DE5 3TH
Church Farm Primary Care Centre
Steeple Drive
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3TH
Church Farm Ripley - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Church Farm Medical Centre
Steeple Drive
Ripley
DE5 3TH
Ivy Grove Surgery
01773 514130
Ivy Grove Surgery
Steeple Drive
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3TH
The Surgery ( Ripley)
01773 746006
7 Market Place
Codnor
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 9RE
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Local Stores

Horsley Main Street
131 Main Street
Horsley Woodhouse
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 6AX
01332 880844
Store Website
1.89 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
6.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3QD
07791806970
equinevet@live.co.uk
Website
1.54 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
Equines

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Ambivet Veterinary Group
24 Mundy Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7EB
01773 717780
admin@ambivet.com
Website
1.66 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Tue08:3020:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Wed08:3020:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Thu08:3020:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Fri08:3020:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Sat09:0013:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Sun09:0013:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Heanor Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1
19A Church Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7AH
Heanor@vets4pets.com
Website
1.78 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3HQ
01773 747801
ripley@ambivet.com
Website
1.98 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Tue08:1518:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Wed08:1518:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Fri08:1518:00
When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Scarsdale Veterinary Group
227 Station Road
Langley Mill
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 4AD
01773304914
post@scarsdalevets.com
Website
2.68 miles
Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road
Eastwood
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 3GG
01773 769298
reception@lawrencevets.co.uk
Website
3.79 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog).
8 Slack Ln
Heanor
Lancashire
DE75 7GX
1.68 miles

Location
what3words
splash.nooks.passions
Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks.
Allestree Park
Duffield Road
5.46 miles

Location
what3words
priced.idea.envy
Shining Cliff Woods
A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths
Alderwasley
Belper
DE56 2RE
5.83 miles

Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane
Location
what3words
vowing.spray.stylists
Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey).
Potato Pit Ln
Lancashire
5.86 miles

There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.
Location
what3words
airliners.polo.kitchens
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
6.31 miles

Matlock
Location
what3words
lurching.incur.superhero
Portland Park Kirkby In Ashfield
Lovely Place, Walk Can Be As Long Or As Short As You Want To Make It. Large Free Car Park And Cafe To Enjoy Some Nice Tea And Cake, Lunch And You Can Even Enjoy A Beer Or Two. Walk Takes You Up Over A Working Train Track And Onto Some Large Open Fields, Plenty Of Room For The Furry Kids To Burn Off Some Energy, My Dog Enjoys Paddling In The Brook.
10 Keepers Ave
Kirkby In Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 8RT
7.39 miles

Location
what3words
hunter.grid.stops
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Weather Forecast

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