Welcome to Golden Valley

Golden Valley is a picturesque valley located in the heart of Derbyshire, England. The valley is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. The valley is home to several quaint villages, including the charming village of Brassington, which is known for its historic buildings and traditional pubs. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of Matlock and Bakewell, which offer a range of shops, restaurants, and attractions.

One of the main attractions in Golden Valley is the High Peak Trail, a 17-mile trail that runs through the valley and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The trail is popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, and is a great way to explore the area. Along the trail, visitors can see a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey. There are also several picnic areas and rest stops along the trail, making it a great place to spend a day with family and friends.

Another popular attraction in Golden Valley is the Carsington Water reservoir, which is located on the edge of the valley. The reservoir is a popular spot for water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, cycling, and walking around the reservoir, which offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and countryside. There is also a visitor center at the reservoir, which offers information about the area and its history, as well as a range of activities and events throughout the year.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Riddings Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr David Cates	Church Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4BW 1773528492 School Website
Riddings Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Farnsworth	West Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4EW 01773602767 School Website
Ironville And Codnor Park Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Grundy/Alison Smedley (Friday's)	Victoria Street Ironville Derbyshire NG16 5NB 1773602936 School Website
Codnor Community Primary School Church Of England Controlled Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blake	Whitegates Codnor Ripley Derbyshire DE5 9QD 01773742537 School Website
St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Rose	Dannah Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3BD 01773742457 School Website
Waingroves Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amarjeet Challand	Waingroves Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 9TD 1773744106 School Website
The Ripley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs	Peasehill Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3JQ 01773746334 School Website
Swanwick School And Sports College Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Greenhough	Hayes Lane Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AR 01773602198 School Website
Jacksdale Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Julie Brockerton	Main Road Jacksdale Selston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 5JU 01773783930 School Website
Somerlea Park Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helina Kirkup	Bank Street Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4JE 1773602258 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 2.90 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 3.28 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 4.58 Miles

Belper Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA 5.18 Miles

Kirkby-In-Ashfield Victoria Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8EJ 5.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Luke Griff Triple Aaa Taxis 01773 810810 55 Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4BX 0.97 Miles
Kevs Taxis 07702 229993 2D Greenhill La, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4EX 1.01 Miles
Deans Taxis 07974 476653 17 Hopton Close, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3TQ 1.16 Miles
A A A Cars 07816 142507 7 Charles Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LZ 1.19 Miles
Aristocrat Chauffeured Cars 01773 603187 79 Hickton Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AG 1.34 Miles
High Street Taxis 01773 603600 169-171 Nottingham Rd, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JG 1.63 Miles
Yorky's Private Hire 01773 608623 2 Wheatley Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4LU 1.69 Miles
Bax Car 01773 852911 14 Hammersmith, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RA 1.77 Miles
A And P Taxis 01773 570700 18 Holly Av, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PP 1.81 Miles
Andys Taxis 01773 570000 36 Ferrers Way, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GZ 1.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Golden Valley D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley View Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenhill Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stirland Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Codnor Gate Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cinder Bank Ironville Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
George Street Riddings No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King William Street Ironville No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Steam Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Codnor Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castleton Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Codnor Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery ( Ripley) 01773 746006	7 Market Place Codnor Ripley Derbyshire DE5 9RE
Jessop Medical Practice 01773 602707	Greenhill Prim Care Ctr Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1LU
Jacksdale Medical Centre 01773 608760	Medical Centre Main Road Jacksdale Nottinghamshire NG16 5JW
Ripley Medical Centre 01773 303591	Ripley Medical Centre Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HR
Ivy Grove Surgery 01773 514130	Ivy Grove Surgery Steeple Drive Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3TH

Local Stores

Leabrooks
1 Swanwick Road
Leabrooks
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 1LJ
01773 526500
Store Website
1.27 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3QD 07791806970 equinevet@live.co.uk Website 1.30 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HQ 01773 747801 ripley@ambivet.com Website 1.67 miles
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 1.73 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scarsdale Veterinary Group Unit 2 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7GR 01773 304900 post@scarsdalevets.com 2.71 miles

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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
227 Station Road Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4AD 01773304914 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 3.11 miles

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Heanor Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 19A Church Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7AH Heanor@vets4pets.com Website 3.12 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog). 8 Slack Ln Heanor Lancashire DE75 7GX 3.57 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

Portland Park Kirkby In Ashfield
Lovely Place, Walk Can Be As Long Or As Short As You Want To Make It. Large Free Car Park And Cafe To Enjoy Some Nice Tea And Cake, Lunch And You Can Even Enjoy A Beer Or Two. Walk Takes You Up Over A Working Train Track And Onto Some Large Open Fields, Plenty Of Room For The Furry Kids To Burn Off Some Energy, My Dog Enjoys Paddling In The Brook. 10 Keepers Ave Kirkby In Ashfield Nottingham NG17 8RT 5.26 miles

Location what3words hunter.grid.stops

Crich Tramway Village
Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas. Plaistow Green Rd Lancashire 5.41 miles Matlock

Location what3words lurching.incur.superhero

Shining Cliff Woods
A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths Alderwasley Belper DE56 2RE 5.85 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

Location what3words vowing.spray.stylists

Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 6.97 miles

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Newstead Abbey
Ideal Day Out With Room For A Walk, With Views Of Lord Bryons Home And Picnic Space! Beautiful Surroundings With Landscaped Lawns, Streams, Japanese Garden And Pathes Explore. We Walked Around The Grounds But There Is Also A Large Lake And Surrounding Estate. Plenty Of Other Dogs To Play With. Newstead Abbey Lancashire 7.40 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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