Welcome to Townend

Townend is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 17th-century Townend Farmhouse, which is now a National Trust property. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village shop.

One of the main attractions of Townend is its location. The village is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the country, including rolling hills, rugged moorland, and picturesque villages. Visitors to Townend can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

Another attraction of Townend is its history. The village has a rich heritage, with many historic buildings and landmarks. The 17th-century Townend Farmhouse is one of the most notable buildings in the village, and is now a National Trust property. The farmhouse is a fine example of a traditional Derbyshire longhouse, and is open to the public for tours. Other historic buildings in the village include the 18th-century Townend Cottage, which is now a private residence, and the 19th-century Townend Methodist Chapel, which is still in use today.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Taddington And Priestcliffe School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Handley	Taddington Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9TW 0 129885278 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
St Bartholomews C Of E C School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Quinn	Buxton Road Longnor Buxton Staffordshire SK17 0NZ 0 129883233 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
Lady Manners School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gary Peat	Shutts Lane Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1JA 01629812671 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
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
Bakewell Methodist Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Owens	Stoney Close Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1FR 01629812389 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxton Station Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AQ 6.03 Miles

Dove Holes Station Road, Dove Holes, Derbyshire, SK17 8DJ 7.21 Miles

Chapel-En-Le-Frith Long Lane, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 0XT 8.84 Miles

Grindleford Station Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HY 9.25 Miles

Hope (Derbyshire) Station Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S33 6RD 9.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bakewell Business Travel 01629 813434 The Rock, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DH 4.50 Miles
Tideswell Hire 01298 872255 8 Chantry Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NP 4.56 Miles
Al's Taxis 07866 661188 Woodside Drive, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ER 4.68 Miles
Peak Premier Travel 01629 636877 Over Haddon View/Conksbury Av, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1WQ 4.79 Miles
A2z Cars 01298 24455 176 Harpur Hill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LH 5.31 Miles
Crescent Cars 01298 73515 128 Harpur Hill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LS 5.41 Miles
Holmes Hire Taxis 01298 22968 84 Queens Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7ER 5.67 Miles
A 2 Z Cars 01298 424001 22 Heath Gr, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HH 5.67 Miles
A1 Airport Transfers And Taxis 01298 77117 12 Woodside, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PW 5.72 Miles
County Cars 01298 22866 21 Dakin Av, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7EE 5.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Flagg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monyash Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pomeroy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taddington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Council Houses Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheldon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Top End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelmorton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priestcliffe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelmorton Ditch Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Blackwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sterndale Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Litton Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parsley Hay Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Millers Dale 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
Peak & Dales Medical Partnership 01629 816636	The Medical Centre Butts Road Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1ED
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

Local Stores

Tideswell
Commercial Road
Tideswell
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8NU
01298 871205
Store Website
4.55 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

Bakewell Equine Clinic
Unit 14 Ashford Road Deepdale Business Park Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1GT 01629 810 351 equine@bakewellvets.co.uk Website 4.14 miles

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Bakewell Veterinary Clinic
Milford Farm Mill Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DX 01629 812035 4.64 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 4.92 miles

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Overdale Veterinary Centre
T/A The Overdale Veterinary Centre New Market Street Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6LP 01298 23499 enquiries@derbyshire-vets.co.uk Website 5.84 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
3 Scarsdale Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EE 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 6.02 miles

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Medivet Buxton
8 Market Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EB 01298 74252 buxton@medivet.co.uk Website 6.03 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Monsal Dale
The Route Follows The River Wye Passing Under The Headstone Viaduct And Giving Excellent Views Of The Weir. DE45 1QS 1.97 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.

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 3.03 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 3.03 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 3.07 miles

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Bakewell And The Monsal Trail
Bakewell Is A Well-Loved Market Town Offering A Mixture Of Fantastic Footpaths And Trails To Explore. DE45 1GE 4.95 miles Bakewell Is Located On The A6, Between Buxton To The North, And Matlock To The South.

Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage Park Ln Stanton In Peak Matlock DE4 2LU 6.63 miles Head Up The Hill From The Pub

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