Hey guys! I back, for the time being, to release my latest video. Apologies for the short hiatus, I have been busy with exams and hay fever.
Anyways, today's episode is on the village of Hartington. It is situated in the centre of the White Peak area of the #derbyshire #peakdistrict in England. Hope you enjoy the video!
Places to visit:
1) St Giles #church - 13th century church dedicated to Giles the hermit. Open daily but check out their website for up to date information: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13232/
2) Hartington Hall - this is now a Youth Hostel set in the 17th century manor house. This is the website: https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-hartington-hall?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=google-places for those who are interested in booking the hostel during their stay in Hartington
3) The Old Cheese Shop - founded in the 1870s by the #duke of #Devonshire and is one of the 3 sources of Stilton production in the area. It also produced its unique Dovedale #cheeses and others like Buxton #bluecheese. Visit their website for more info: https://www.hartingtoncheeseshop.co.uk/
4) Hartington Railway Station - a disbanded railway station that was opened in 1899. Services ceased in 1954 due to low passenger numbers and the line was lifted in 1964. Most of the line is now part of the #tissingtontrail. For more info visit: https://hartingtonhistorygroup.uk/hartington-station/
5) Tissington Trail - a 13 mile (21km) bridleway, footpath and cycleway that incoporates a lot of villages like Tissington and Hartington. It is suitable for wheelchair users, cyclists and walkers due to it firm crushed-limestone surface. The trail passes through the Hartington Railway Station and much of the old train line is part of the trail. It is now part of the National #cycle Networkmore info on the trail, check out the Peak District website: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/trails/tissington-trail
6) High Peak Trail - a 17 mile (27 km) trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It follows the trackebed of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. It is now part of the National #cycle Network. For more info, check out this link: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/trails/high-peak-trail
7) Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow - a well preserved Neolithic henge that contains 50 large limestone blocks. Most are lying flat apart from one that is still standing. The stone circle is managed by the Peak District Authority. Use this website to find out more info: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/arbor-low-stone-circle-and-gib-hill-barrow/
8) Thor's cave - an iconic landmark in the Peak District and is a popular place for hikers. More info can be found here: https://www.peakdistrict.org/exploring-thors-cave/
9) The Peak District National Park contains a range of information about the National Park. Please visit their website to plan your next trip to the #peakdistrictnationalpark : https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/
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