Welcome to Litton

Litton is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Litton is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area's picturesque countryside, historic landmarks, and charming local pubs.

One of the most notable landmarks in Litton is the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. The church is open to visitors and is a popular spot for weddings and other special events. Another popular attraction in Litton is the Monsal Trail, a former railway line that has been converted into a walking and cycling path. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great way to explore the area.

Litton is also home to several local pubs, including the Red Lion Inn and the Bulls Head Inn. These traditional pubs offer a warm welcome to visitors and serve a range of local ales and delicious pub food. The village also has a small shop and post office, making it a convenient base for exploring the Peak District. Overall, Litton is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English village life and access to some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4.1°C

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Wind: 7.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
Bishop Pursglove Cofe (A) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Kilford	Tideswell St. John's Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 8NE 1298871282 School Website
Great Hucklow Ce Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Tomlinson	School Lane Great Hucklow Buxton Derbyshire SK17 8RG 01298871293 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
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
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
Bradwell C Of E Controlled Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Gordine	Church Street Bradwell Hope Derbyshire S33 9HJ 01433620409 School Website
Bradwell Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Mcguiness	Hugh Lane Bradwell Hope Derbyshire S33 9JB 01433620473 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
Peak Forest Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Tomlinson	Tideswell Road Peak Forest Buxton Derbyshire SK17 8EG 0 129822074 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hope (Derbyshire) Station Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S33 6RD 5.20 Miles

Bamford Station Approach, Off Saltergate Lane, Bamford, Derbyshire, S32 1EG 5.34 Miles

Hathersage Back Lane, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1DT 5.70 Miles

Grindleford Station Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HY 5.76 Miles

Dove Holes Station Road, Dove Holes, Derbyshire, SK17 8DJ 5.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tideswell Hire 01298 872255 8 Chantry Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NP 0.69 Miles
Jp Private Hire 01298 424002 1 Barleycrofts Cottages, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RG 1.85 Miles
Paul's Private Hire 07972 583586 8 New Road, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 5QY 3.70 Miles
Bakewell Business Travel 01629 813434 The Rock, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DH 5.09 Miles
Grindleford Private Hire 01433 630360 10 Derwent Close, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 2HD 5.21 Miles
Al's Taxis 07866 661188 Woodside Drive, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ER 5.55 Miles
Hathersage And Hope Valley Private Hire 01433 650740 9 Ladybower Drive, Hope, Derbyshire, S32 1DR 5.66 Miles
B N And G Taxis 01298 812511 7 Hallsteads, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8BL 5.75 Miles
Holmes Hire Taxis 01298 22968 84 Queens Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7ER 5.96 Miles
County Cars 01298 22866 21 Dakin Av, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7EE 6.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Litton Po Box Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
White Cross Road D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gordon Road D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinfold Road D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tideswell Po Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Square D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wardlow Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cressbrook Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Litton Mill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millers Dale Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grindlow D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Hucklow Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foolow Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Wheston Collection Today available until:07:00 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
Eyam Surgery 01433 630836	The Surgery Church Street, Eyam Hope Valley Derbyshire S32 5QH
Bradwell Surgery	Bank Cottage Netherside Bradwell Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 9JL
Dr Goodwin & Partners	Main Road Grindleford Hope Valley Derbyshire S32 2HG
Newholme Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Baslow Road Bakewell DE45 1AD

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Calver Sough
Calver Sough
Calver
Hope Valley
S32 3XH
01433 631994
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 4.77 miles

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Bakewell Veterinary Clinic
Milford Farm Mill Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DX 01629 812035 5.17 miles

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Overdale Vets T/A Overdale Veterinary Centre
Marsh Farm Castleton Road Hope Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 6RZ 01298 23499 enquiries@overdalevets.co.uk Website 5.18 miles
Amenities
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice
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24 hour emergency service & extended opening hours at our Buxton Practice

Llm Farm Vets
Bakewell Show Office Agricultural Way Bakewell Derby Derbyshire DE45 1AH 01629 691692 derbys@llmvets.co.uk Website 5.52 miles

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Hope Valley Veterinary Clinic
Hathersage Parish Rooms Main Road Hathersage Derbyshire S32 1BB 01433 651718 Website 5.81 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 6.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.82 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 1.82 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 2.11 miles

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Monsal Dale
The Route Follows The River Wye Passing Under The Headstone Viaduct And Giving Excellent Views Of The Weir. DE45 1QS 4.03 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.

Mam Tor
My Boys Lovecoming Up Here For A Run. Be Prepared For A Bracing Wind At The Monument, It's Worth It Though As The Views Are Breathtaking. Winnats Rd 5.01 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 5.26 miles Bakewell Is Located On The A6, Between Buxton To The North, And Matlock To The South.

Weather Forecast

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