Welcome to Priestcliffe

Priestcliffe is a small village located in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wye and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views, picturesque cottages, and historic buildings. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to explore the many walking trails that crisscross the surrounding hills.

One of the most notable features of Priestcliffe is its historic church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is dedicated to St. Peter and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Priestcliffe is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a tea room, and a gift shop. The pub, called the Red Lion, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional English food and has a cozy atmosphere. The tea room, called the Old Smithy, is a charming spot to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake. The gift shop, called the Peak District Trading Post, sells a variety of locally made crafts and souvenirs.

Local Schools

School	Details
Taddington And Priestcliffe School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Handley	Taddington Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9TW 0 129885278 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
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
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
Monyash C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sharon Slack	Church Street Monyash Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1JH 01629812413 School Website
Peak Dale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms James Handley	School Road Peak Dale Buxton Derbyshire SK17 8AJ 0 129822695 School Website
Fairfield Endowed C Of E C Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Jayne Mercer	Boarstone Lane Fairfield Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7NA 0 129822551 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
Earl Sterndale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Holden	Earl Sterndale Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0BS 0 129883263 School Website
Fairfield Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Allin	Bench Road Fairfield Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7PQ 0 129822441 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxton Station Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AQ 4.58 Miles

Dove Holes Station Road, Dove Holes, Derbyshire, SK17 8DJ 5.04 Miles

Chapel-En-Le-Frith Long Lane, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 0XT 6.67 Miles

Hope (Derbyshire) Station Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S33 6RD 7.34 Miles

Bamford Station Approach, Off Saltergate Lane, Bamford, Derbyshire, S32 1EG 7.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tideswell Hire 01298 872255 8 Chantry Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NP 2.48 Miles
Holmes Hire Taxis 01298 22968 84 Queens Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7ER 4.13 Miles
County Cars 01298 22866 21 Dakin Av, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7EE 4.27 Miles
A1 Airport Transfers And Taxis 01298 77117 12 Woodside, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PW 4.37 Miles
Jp Private Hire 01298 424002 1 Barleycrofts Cottages, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RG 4.40 Miles
A2z Cars 01298 24455 176 Harpur Hill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LH 4.42 Miles
A 2 Z Cars 01298 424001 22 Heath Gr, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HH 4.46 Miles
Crescent Cars 01298 73515 128 Harpur Hill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LS 4.47 Miles
Petes Taxi 01298 25010 1 New Market Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6LP 4.60 Miles
A Cabs Buxton Ltd 01298 70423 41A Spring Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BJ 4.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Priestcliffe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Council Houses No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millers Dale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wormhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Litton Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Top End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hargate D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelmorton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinfold Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gordon Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cressbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelmorton Ditch Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
King Sterndale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Litton Village Hall	Institute Row Litton Buxton Derbyshire SK17 8QP
Buxton Gpwsi Service 01298 23298	Buxton Gpwsi Service Queens Ct Ctr,Queens Rd Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7ES
Stewart Medical Centre 01298 22338	The Stewart Medical Ctr 15 Hartington Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6JP
Buxton Medical Practice 01298 24105	Buxton Medical Practice 2 Temple Road Buxton SK17 9BZ
Buxton Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	2 Temple Road Buxton SK17 9BZ

Local Stores

Tideswell
Commercial Road
Tideswell
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8NU
01298 871205
Store Website
2.42 miles

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SPAR Bakewell
SPAR
Unit 1 Granby Road
Bakewell
DE45 1ES
01629 813373
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Overdale Veterinary Centre
T/A The Overdale Veterinary Centre New Market Street Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6LP 01298 23499 enquiries@derbyshire-vets.co.uk Website 4.59 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
3 Scarsdale Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EE 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 4.70 miles

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Medivet Buxton
8 Market Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EB 01298 74252 buxton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.71 miles
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Bakewell Equine Clinic
Unit 14 Ashford Road Deepdale Business Park Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1GT 01629 810 351 equine@bakewellvets.co.uk Website 5.11 miles

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Bakewell Veterinary Clinic
Milford Farm Mill Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DX 01629 812035 5.62 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 5.97 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 0.80 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 0.80 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 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 2.67 miles

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Monsal Dale
The Route Follows The River Wye Passing Under The Headstone Viaduct And Giving Excellent Views Of The Weir. DE45 1QS 3.33 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 5.86 miles Bakewell Is Located On The A6, Between Buxton To The North, And Matlock To The South.

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 6.47 miles

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