Welcome to Lower Birchwood

Lower Birchwood is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. Lower Birchwood is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village is home to a small community of friendly locals who are known for their warm hospitality and welcoming nature. Visitors to Lower Birchwood can expect to be greeted with open arms and treated to a range of traditional English delicacies, including homemade pies, cakes, and pastries. The village also has a number of quaint pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale or a hearty meal after a long day of exploring the surrounding countryside.

Lower Birchwood is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with a range of scenic trails and paths to explore. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the nearby Chatsworth House, which is one of the most famous stately homes in England. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the countryside or an action-packed adventure, Lower Birchwood has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Litton C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Caroline Hicks
Litton
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8QU
01298871449
School Website
Longstone C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Simon Beahan
The Cross
Great Longstone
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1TZ
07720435539
School Website
Bishop Pursglove Cofe (A) Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lynne Kilford
Tideswell
St. John's Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8NE
1298871282
School Website
Taddington And Priestcliffe School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs James Handley
Taddington
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9TW
0 129885278
School Website
Great Hucklow Ce Primary
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Andrea Tomlinson
School Lane
Great Hucklow
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8RG
01298871293
School Website
Flagg Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-5
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Brown
Main Road
Flagg
Near Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9QT
0 129885208
School Website
Eyam C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Oona Gilbertson
Church Street
Hope Valley
Eyam
Derbyshire
S32 5QH
01433630840
School Website
St Anselms School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-13
Head Teacher
Mr Frank Thompson
Stanedge Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1DP
01629812734
School Website
Stoney Middleton C Of E C Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Andrea Tomlinson
High Street
Hope Valley
Stoney Middleton
Derbyshire
S32 4TL
01433630520
School Website
Bakewell Cofe Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Susan Davies-Beckett
Bath Street
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1BX
1629812322
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grindleford
Station Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HY
6.04 Miles
Bamford
Station Approach, Off Saltergate Lane, Bamford, Derbyshire, S32 1EG
6.27 Miles
Hathersage
Back Lane, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1DT
6.33 Miles
Hope (Derbyshire)
Station Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S33 6RD
6.58 Miles
Dove Holes
Station Road, Dove Holes, Derbyshire, SK17 8DJ
6.76 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Tideswell Hire
01298 872255
8 Chantry Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NP
2.04 Miles
Jp Private Hire
01298 424002
1 Barleycrofts Cottages, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RG
3.04 Miles
Bakewell Business Travel
01629 813434
The Rock, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DH
3.72 Miles
Paul's Private Hire
07972 583586
8 New Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 5QY
3.78 Miles
Al's Taxis
07866 661188
Woodside Drive, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ER
4.16 Miles
Grindleford Private Hire
01433 630360
10 Derwent Close, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 2HD
5.33 Miles
Peak Premier Travel
01629 636877
Over Haddon View/Conksbury Av, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1WQ
5.74 Miles
Hathersage And Hope Valley Private Hire
01433 650740
9 Ladybower Drive, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 1DR
6.33 Miles
Holmes Hire Taxis
01298 22968
84 Queens Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7ER
6.42 Miles
County Cars
01298 22866
21 Dakin Av, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7EE
6.55 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cressbrook
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Monsal Dale
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Litton Mill
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Monsal Head
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Little Longstone
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Wardlow
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Litton Po Box
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Special Mailbox:
Millers Dale
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Old Great Longstone Post Office Box
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Pinfold Road D
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Gordon Road D
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Thornbridge Hall
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Croft Road
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Tideswell Po Box
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White Cross Road D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Litton Village Hall
Institute Row
Litton
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8QP
Eyam Surgery
01433 630836
The Surgery
Church Street, Eyam
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S32 5QH
Newholme Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Baslow Road
Bakewell
DE45 1AD
Newholme Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
Baslow Road
Bakewell
DE45 1AD
Newholme Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Baslow Road
Bakewell
DE45 1AD
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Local Stores

Tideswell
Commercial Road
Tideswell
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8NU
01298 871205
Store Website
2.11 miles
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SPAR Bakewell
SPAR
Unit 1 Granby Road
Bakewell
DE45 1ES
01629 813373
Store Website
4.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bakewell Equine Clinic
Unit 14
Ashford Road
Deepdale Business Park
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1GT
01629 810 351
equine@bakewellvets.co.uk
Website
3.37 miles
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Equines

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Bakewell Veterinary Clinic
Milford Farm
Mill Street
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1DX
01629 812035
3.82 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
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Hope Valley Veterinary Clinic
Hathersage Parish Rooms
Main Road
Hathersage
Derbyshire
S32 1BB
01433 651718
Website
6.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Overdale Vets T/A Overdale Veterinary Centre
Marsh Farm
Castleton Road
Hope
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 6RZ
01298 23499
enquiries@overdalevets.co.uk
Website
6.59 miles
Amenities
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
Overdale Veterinary Centre
T/A The Overdale Veterinary Centre
New Market Street
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6LP
01298 23499
enquiries@derbyshire-vets.co.uk
Website
6.95 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

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Local Dog Walks

Monsal Trail
The Monsal Trail Follows The Path Of The Former Midland Railway From Blackwell Mill Cottages To Coombs Viaduct, About 1Km Past The Former Bakewell Station - A Distance Of About 20Km. For The Most Part The Trail Follows The Path Of The River Wye, Which Means It Offers Some Spectacular Scenery. You Can Get Onto The Trail At Several Points. It Is A Tarmacked Wide Path And Goes Through Several Tunnels. The Route Is Shared By Walkers, Cyclists And Horse Riders So It Is Best To Keep Your Dogs On Lead.
Monsal Trail
Buxton
SK17 9UQ
0.64 miles

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The Monsal Trail
The Route Follows The Monsal Trail, A Disused Railway Line That Has Been Converted Into A Cycling, Horse Riding And Walking Trail. The Route Veers Off The Monsal Trail To Meander Through The Wye Valley Next To The River. To Give Your Dog The Opportunity Of A Paddle. The Path Also Passes Along Some Limestone Stepping Stones.
SK17 8SN
1.92 miles

From Buxton Follow The A6 Towards Bakewell. Turn Left Down The B6049 Following Signs For Tideswell And The Monsal Trail. As You Enter Millers Dale, Turn Left Toways Wormhill Still Following Signs For The Monsal Trail. The Road Assends And Passes Under Two Bridges, The Car Park Is Then On Your Left.
Monks Dale
The Route Follows The Monk's Dale Dry Gorge Near Buxton. The Valley Is Dry Over The Summer But There Is A Winterbourne Stream Which Runs Into The River Wye. For Some Larger Dog Breeds This Can Be Linear Walk; The Wall Gaps Towards The Halfway Mark Get Quite Narrow. You Can Also Readily Join The Monsal Trail From The Carpark Of This Walk.
SK17 8SN
1.92 miles

From Buxton Follow The A6 Towards Bakewell. Turn Left Down The B6049 Following Signs For Tideswell And The Monsal Trail. As You Enter Millers Dale, Turn Left Toways Wormhill Still Following Signs For The Monsal Trail. The Road Assends And Passes Under Two Bridges, The Carpark Is Then On Your Left.
Monsal Dale
The Route Follows The River Wye Passing Under The Headstone Viaduct And Giving Excellent Views Of The Weir.
DE45 1QS
2.60 miles

Take The A6 From Bakewell. After About 2.6 Miles, You Will See The Car Park On Your Right. It Is Well Sign-Posted.
Bakewell And The Monsal Trail
Bakewell Is A Well-Loved Market Town Offering A Mixture Of Fantastic Footpaths And Trails To Explore.
DE45 1GE
3.95 miles

Bakewell Is Located On The A6, Between Buxton To The North, And Matlock To The South.
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This Is A Fantastic Moderate Walk Offering Some Good Views And Interesting Scenery. Care Should Be Taken Especially When Descending From Curbar Edge Itself.
S32 3YX
5.11 miles

Take The A619 From Bakewell, Heading Towards Chesterfield. Upon Reaching A Roundabout, Follow Signs For Manchester And Stockport On The A623. Turn Left At The Mini Roundabout Through The Village. Stay On This Road Until You See Signs For Froggatt And Curbar. Turn Right, And Continue Until You Come To A Church. Turn Right Onto Curbar Hill. The Car Park Is On The Left When You Get Out Of The Village.
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