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Grindleford
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Grindleford scenery and gritstone edges

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Froggatt Edge overlooking Grindleford

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County: Derbyshire
Area Guides:
Grindleford


Details: Grindleford, close to the Plague village of Eyam, enjoys a lovely setting opposite the gritstone edge that is Froggatt Edge.

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The village is protected on the other side by the steep slopes of Sir William Hill rising o'er the brow to Eyam Moor and Bretton with its lovely pub, the Barrel.
Further on is Great Hucklow (of Gliding fame), whilst the Longshaw Estate and Padley Gorge sit at the northern end of the parish.
Grindleford train station is thriving, and as the rail gateway to the Peaks villagers, tourists to the area and walkers make the most of it.

There is a charming cafe, appropriately called Station Café, at the station that serves drinks and snacks, and is popular with walkers.
The nearby Longshaw Estate, in the care of the National Trust, is worth a visit, they are open daily from June to September, Wednesday to Sunday in April, May and October and at weekends throughout the rest of the year. The estate can be reached by car or by bus from Grindleford station.
With the River Derwent flowing aside the village this is walking country par excellence.
Near to Grindlebrook is the village of Frogatt, which is also very pretty and a popular destination with both climbers and walkers.
There is a 'gastro pub' in Frogatt which serves good food, called the Chequers Inn (Tel: 01433 630231).

Getting to Grindleford

TRAINS
A regular train service both weekdays and weekends from Sheffield/Manchester/Chesterfield to Hathersage, Grindleford and Bamford. Trains run roughly hourly. Timetable information available, Tel: 0845 7 484950. Frequent service from Chesterfield for Sheffield linking with trains to the Peaks.

BUSES
Sheffield to Grindleford, Sheffield to Hathersage/Bamford, Sheffield to Ladybower, Manchester to Ladybower. Timetable and further information available: Tel: Buxton 01298 23098, Chesterfield 01246 250450, or Derby 01332 292200, Open Daily between 0700-2000hrs.

Facilities

Bank: No

Hotels/Pubs:
* The Maynard Arms (Tel: 01433 630321) -

* The Sir William Hill
Tel: (01433 630303) -

* The Chequers Froggatt
Tel: (01433 630231)

Shops: Butchers, post office, grocers and general store


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