Welcome to Curbar

Curbar is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales, England. It is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and rugged landscapes. It is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts who come to explore the area's many trails and scenic routes.

One of the most popular attractions in Curbar is the Curbar Edge, a dramatic cliff face that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The edge is a popular spot for rock climbing and is also a great place to watch the sunset. Another popular attraction in the village is the Curbar Primary School, which has been serving the local community for over 100 years. The school is known for its excellent academic standards and its commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for its students.

Curbar is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Curbar Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. Other notable landmarks in the village include the Curbar Hall, a grand country house that was built in the 17th century, and the Curbar Gap, a narrow pass that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Curbar is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and natural beauty of the Derbyshire Dales.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.3°C

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Wind: 16.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Curbar Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Beahan	Calver Bridge Hope Valley Calver Derbyshire S32 3XA 01433630266 School Website
St Annes C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Clark	School Lane Baslow Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1RZ 01246583298 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
Grindleford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Gemmell	Sir William Hill Hope Valley Grindleford Derbyshire S32 2HS 01433630528 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
Pilsley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Emma Bond	Pilsley Village Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1UF 01246583203 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
Bakewell Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Davies-Beckett	Bath Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1BX 1629812322 School Website
Wigley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Ratcliffe (Executive)	Wigley Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 7JJ 01246566432 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grindleford Station Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HY 2.68 Miles

Hathersage Back Lane, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1DT 4.05 Miles

Bamford Station Approach, Off Saltergate Lane, Bamford, Derbyshire, S32 1EG 5.12 Miles

Dore & Totley Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB 6.23 Miles

Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 6.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Grindleford Private Hire 01433 630360 10 Derwent Close, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 2HD 1.93 Miles
Paul's Private Hire 07972 583586 8 New Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 5QY 2.16 Miles
Hathersage And Hope Valley Private Hire 01433 650740 9 Ladybower Drive, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 1DR 4.21 Miles
Bakewell Business Travel 01629 813434 The Rock, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DH 4.26 Miles
Al's Taxis 07866 661188 Woodside Drive, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ER 4.54 Miles
Mark Duesbury Cars 01246 566860 Bagthorpe Farm, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7JH 4.73 Miles
Jp Private Hire 01298 424002 1 Barleycrofts Cottages, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RG 4.99 Miles
An Executive Affair Ltd 0114 235 0700 96 Queen Victoria Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 4HU 5.49 Miles
Abacus Cars 0114 289 1189 55 Longcroft Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8XU 5.89 Miles
Tideswell Hire 01298 872255 8 Chantry Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NP 6.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Hillock No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Outside Craft Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calver Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gorse Ridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calver Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Froggatt Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Baslow Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Middleton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baslow Nether End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grindleford Ex Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Townend No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hassop Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Baslow Health Centre 01246 582216	Baslow Health Centre Church Lane, Baslow Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1SP
Dr Goodwin & Partners	Main Road Grindleford Hope Valley Derbyshire S32 2HG
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

Local Stores

Baslow - Calver Road
Calver Road
Baslow
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1RP
01246 583489
shop.5012@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.36 miles

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SPAR - Calver Sough
Calver Sough
Calver
Hope Valley
S32 3XH
01433 631994
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bakewell Veterinary Clinic
Milford Farm Mill Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DX 01629 812035 4.18 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 4.23 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 4.37 miles

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Hope Valley Veterinary Clinic
Hathersage Parish Rooms Main Road Hathersage Derbyshire S32 1BB 01433 651718 Website 4.55 miles
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Croft Veterinary Centre, Totley
77 Baslow Road Totley Sheffield Yorkshire S17 4DP 01142 621 444 info@croftveterinary.com Website 5.28 miles
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Hunters Bar Veterinary Group - Dronfield
Unit Five 39 Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield Derbyshire S18 8ZQ 01246 410 810 huntersbar@cvsvets.co.uk Website 5.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Curbar
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 0.06 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.

Froggatt
This Is A Fantastic Albeit Challenging Walk Through Woodland And Narrow English Lanes, The Steep Ascent To Froggatt Edge Is Rewarded By Breath-Taking Views At The Top. S11 7TZ 3.39 miles Take The A6187 From Sheffield, Heading Towards Hathersage. Turn Left Onto The A625 Following Signs For Froggatt. Shortly After Passing The Grouse Inn On Your Right Hand Side, Turn Right And Follow The Brown National Trust Signs For Parking.

Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 3.65 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

Bakewell And The Monsal Trail
Bakewell Is A Well-Loved Market Town Offering A Mixture Of Fantastic Footpaths And Trails To Explore. DE45 1GE 3.89 miles Bakewell Is Located On The A6, Between Buxton To The North, And Matlock To The South.

Chatsworth Park
A Circular Walk Through Chatsworth Park, Passing By Chatsworth House And Through The Village Of Edensor, Then Along The Bank Of The River Derwent. DE4 2NX 3.90 miles From The M6: Take J29 Chesterfield And Follow The Brown Signs. From Matlock: Take The A6, Then The B6012.

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 4.93 miles

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