Welcome to Slatepit Dale

Slatepit Dale is a beautiful valley located in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. The valley is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and a meandering river that runs through it. The area is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the many trails and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

One of the most striking features of Slatepit Dale is the abundance of wildlife that can be found here. The valley is home to a wide variety of birds, including buzzards, kestrels, and peregrine falcons, as well as mammals such as badgers, foxes, and deer. The river is also home to a number of fish species, including brown trout and grayling, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Slatepit Dale also has a rich history. The valley was once home to a thriving lead mining industry, and the remains of old mines and quarries can still be seen today. The area also played an important role in the Industrial Revolution, with many mills and factories located in the nearby towns. Today, Slatepit Dale is a peaceful and picturesque spot, offering visitors a glimpse into the area's fascinating past.

Local Schools

School	Details
Rowsley C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexia Wyer	Woodhouse Road Rowsley Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2ED 01629733727 School Website
Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Lloyd	Church Road Darley Dale Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2GL 1629732236 School Website
Stanton In Peak C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexia Wyer	School Lane Stanton-In-The-Peak Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2LX 01629636301 School Website
Darley Dale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hudson	Greenaway Lane Hackney Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2QB 01629732226 School Website
South Darley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Wilde	Cross Green Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JT 01629732240 School Website
Winster C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sharon Slack	Wensley Road Winster Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2DH 01629650238 School Website
All Saints Cofe Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben O'connell	Hurds Hollow Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LA 1629582913 School Website
Youlgrave All Saints C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sophia Barker	Alport Lane Youlgrave Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1WN 01629636289 School Website
All Saints Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Ben O'connell	Dimple Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3HX 1629582913 School Website
Elton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hunter	Main Street Elton Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2BW 01629650282 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 3.46 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 4.31 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 5.11 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 7.83 Miles

Chesterfield Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7UB 8.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Toad Cars 01629 732705 Sunnyside Cottage/Gill La, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2HH 0.77 Miles
Djg's Taxi 01629 650025 5 Annies Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2BE 2.12 Miles
Peak Premier Travel 01629 636877 Over Haddon View/Conksbury Av, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1WQ 3.29 Miles
M Js Wirksworth Taxis 01629 826060 1 Dimple Crescent, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PJ 3.29 Miles
Matlock Cab 01629 583539 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NF 3.45 Miles
Al's Taxis 07866 661188 Woodside Drive, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ER 3.52 Miles
J B Taxis 01246 280909 John Hadfield House/Dale Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RD 3.66 Miles
Fox Cars 01629 583333 20 Matlock Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BT 3.85 Miles
Bakewell Business Travel 01629 813434 The Rock, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DH 3.94 Miles
Matlock Taxis 01629 584195 Brunswood Mount/Brunswood Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PA 4.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Northwood Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Birchover Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Darley Dale Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Dale Road South Darley Dale Matlock DE4 2EU
Credas Medical 01629 733205	Dale Road South Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2EU
Winster Medical Centre	Lea Croft Road Winster Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2DL
Youlegrave Medical Centre	Alport Lane Youlgrave Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1WN
Imperial Road Surgery 01629 583465	The Group Surgery 8 Imperial Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3NL

Local Stores

Darley Dale - Station Road
Station Road
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2EQ
01629 733159
Store Website
1.35 miles

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SPAR Two Dales
SPAR PFS
Warney Road
Darley Dale
Matlock
DE4 2EW
01629 733746
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Llm Farm Vets
Bakewell Show Office Agricultural Way Bakewell Derby Derbyshire DE45 1AH 01629 691692 derbys@llmvets.co.uk Website 3.50 miles

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Derwent Valley Vets Ltd
The Boat House 110 Dale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PP 01629 55666 derwentvalleyvets.co.uk Website 3.76 miles

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Bakewell Veterinary Clinic
Milford Farm Mill Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DX 01629 812035 3.85 miles

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Medivet Matlock / Peak Veterinary Ltd
113 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ 01629 582844 matlock@medivet.co.uk 3.88 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 4.30 miles

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Derbyshire Veterinary Services T/A Mcmurtry &Amp; Harding Veterinary Surgeons
8 St John Street Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4DR 01629 823034 enquiries@mcmurtryandharding.co.uk Website 6.77 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Stanton Stroll
Reading Room Cottage Park Ln Stanton In Peak Matlock DE4 2LU 1.31 miles Head Up The Hill From The Pub

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Nine Ladies Stanton Moor
Lovely Walk, Sandy Paths- Can Be A Little Uneven But Mainly Flat. The Trail Isn’T Marked So Just Research The Route First But Most Paths Lead Back In A Circle. Richmond Hill Main St Birchover Matlock DE4 2BN 2.02 miles There Is A Carpark Near The Campsite But You Can Also Park Near The Druids Inn

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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 2.39 miles From The M6: Take J29 Chesterfield And Follow The Brown Signs. From Matlock: Take The A6, Then The B6012.

Bakewell And The Monsal Trail
Bakewell Is A Well-Loved Market Town Offering A Mixture Of Fantastic Footpaths And Trails To Explore. DE45 1GE 3.75 miles Bakewell Is Located On The A6, Between Buxton To The North, And Matlock To The South.

Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views. Middleton Top Incline And Engine House Middleton 5.87 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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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 6.05 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.

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