CHEVIN LOFT Guidebook
Sightseeing
Chatsworth House
Pre book tickets on line
If you visit Matlock Bath or drive through it try to avoid Sundays as its incredibly busy with tourists and bikers! Although the town has no beach its very reminiscent of being beside the seaside . There is a train which runs hourly from Belper.
160 locals recommend
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadIf you visit Matlock Bath or drive through it try to avoid Sundays as its incredibly busy with tourists and bikers! Although the town has no beach its very reminiscent of being beside the seaside . There is a train which runs hourly from Belper.
Great walk along the river to Milldale but remember to take some cash if you’d like an ice cream or to buy a snack at the shop. They don’t take cards! It’s a 3 mile walk back to the car park!
26 locals recommend
Dovedale Stepping Stones
Great walk along the river to Milldale but remember to take some cash if you’d like an ice cream or to buy a snack at the shop. They don’t take cards! It’s a 3 mile walk back to the car park!
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway (Duffield)
2 Chapel StTake the steam train to Wirksworth enjoy lunch at Le Mistral.
Haddon Hall
Kedleston Hall
Lathkill Dale
Nine Ladies Stone Circle
Lees RoadWonderful second hand bookshop on several floors. A real treasure trove of delights. Super veggie cafe on the top floor. Park at the wharf and combine with a walk along the canal.
26 locals recommend
Scarthin Books
The PromenadeWonderful second hand bookshop on several floors. A real treasure trove of delights. Super veggie cafe on the top floor. Park at the wharf and combine with a walk along the canal.
Lovely circular walk, combine with a stroll into Cromford and visit Scarthin bookshop.
32 locals recommend
Black Rocks Car Park
Brickfields CloseLovely circular walk, combine with a stroll into Cromford and visit Scarthin bookshop.
Walk into the town from Chevin Loft. Have lunch at Nourish, visit Derwent Antiques - four floors of great treasures! See if you can spot the peregrine falcons nesting in the top of the East Mill. There are some quirky shops in the main street (King St) and Sweetings is a super shop full of furniture, lamps and gifts. Brunch at Fresh Basil is delicious.
27 locals recommend
Belper
Walk into the town from Chevin Loft. Have lunch at Nourish, visit Derwent Antiques - four floors of great treasures! See if you can spot the peregrine falcons nesting in the top of the East Mill. There are some quirky shops in the main street (King St) and Sweetings is a super shop full of furniture, lamps and gifts. Brunch at Fresh Basil is delicious.
Walk or cycle around the reservoir (bikes for hire near the visitors centre).
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
Walk or cycle around the reservoir (bikes for hire near the visitors centre).
The Blue John and other caverns are well worth the visit with amazing views throughout the journey into White Peak.
186 locals recommend
Castleton
The Blue John and other caverns are well worth the visit with amazing views throughout the journey into White Peak.
Hartington
Wonderful cheese shop!
Thorpe Cloud
Super views from the top.
A village with a fascinating history. In 1665 the plague arrived in a bale of cloth from London. The villagers decided to quarantine themselves to prevent further spread of the disease and 260 died.
79 locals recommend
Eyam
A village with a fascinating history. In 1665 the plague arrived in a bale of cloth from London. The villagers decided to quarantine themselves to prevent further spread of the disease and 260 died.
Food scene
Croots Farm Shop
Farm Wirksworth RdDelicious farm foods, cafe and deli.
Nourish at No.44
44 King StTasty lunch, very welcoming staff
Great Sunday roast, dogs welcome in the bar area.
Spacious restaurant. Make sure you book in advance.
17 locals recommend
The Cock Inn, Mugginton
Bullhurst LaneGreat Sunday roast, dogs welcome in the bar area.
Spacious restaurant. Make sure you book in advance.
Hanging Gate Inn
34 Ashbourne RoadVintage Inn chain but good food and lovely ambience. Dogs welcome in the bar.
Jack Rabbits Ashbourne
10 St John StExcellent for lunch or coffee. Delicious cakes.
Local pub, full of character. Great walk to Coxbench over the fields beyond the pub.
15 locals recommend
Holly Bush Inn
Holly Bush LaneLocal pub, full of character. Great walk to Coxbench over the fields beyond the pub.
The Bottle Kiln
203 High Ln WA pretty gift shop in an unusual building with a good tea shop combined.
Excellent Italian restaurant but very popular so do book in advance.
6 locals recommend
Angelo's Bistro, Duffield
1 Town StExcellent Italian restaurant but very popular so do book in advance.
The White Hart
24 Market PlGood for informal dining with varied menu and wood pizza ovens
Superb food. Very welcoming and great service. Rustic atmosphere with fine dining food, all locally sourced. They also do takeaway fish and chips most evenings. Note that this place is closed on Tuesdays.
The Palfrey At New Inn
Hopping HillSuperb food. Very welcoming and great service. Rustic atmosphere with fine dining food, all locally sourced. They also do takeaway fish and chips most evenings. Note that this place is closed on Tuesdays.
City/town information
Popular country town. Good antique shops, several coffee and lunch establishments. Jack Rabbits is our favourite.
148 locals recommend
Ashbourne
Popular country town. Good antique shops, several coffee and lunch establishments. Jack Rabbits is our favourite.
Walk into the town from Chevin Loft. Have lunch at Nourish, visit Derwent Antiques - four floors of great treasures! See if you can spot the peregrine falcons nesting in the top of the East Mill. There are some quirky shops in the main street (King St) and Sweetings is a super shop full of furniture, lamps and gifts. Brunch at Fresh Basil is delicious.
27 locals recommend
Belper
Walk into the town from Chevin Loft. Have lunch at Nourish, visit Derwent Antiques - four floors of great treasures! See if you can spot the peregrine falcons nesting in the top of the East Mill. There are some quirky shops in the main street (King St) and Sweetings is a super shop full of furniture, lamps and gifts. Brunch at Fresh Basil is delicious.