Riverside Plantation

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Riverside Plantation

On Calton Pastures - gate & stile on footpath
On Calton Pastures - gate & stile on footpath Credit: Colin Park

Riverside Plantation is a stunning estate located in Derbyshire, England. Nestled amidst the picturesque Wood and Forest areas, this plantation offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical charm.

Spread across acres of lush greenery, Riverside Plantation boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The plantation is strategically situated on the banks of a serene river, providing visitors with breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere. The surrounding Wood and Forest areas add to the plantation's allure, with their ancient trees and enchanting trails.

The history of Riverside Plantation dates back several centuries, and its architecture reflects the grandeur of the past. The main house, a magnificent stone structure, features elegant Georgian and Victorian elements. The interior is adorned with intricate woodwork, original fireplaces, and luxurious furnishings, exuding a sense of opulence and refinement.

The estate offers various activities for visitors to indulge in. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of walking and cycling trails that crisscross the plantation, offering stunning vistas at every turn. Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck in the river, which is known for its abundant trout and salmon. For those seeking relaxation, the plantation also features beautifully landscaped gardens and a charming tea room where one can enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea.

Riverside Plantation is not only a popular destination for tourists but also hosts weddings, corporate events, and private parties. With its idyllic surroundings, rich history, and range of activities, this plantation truly offers a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Riverside Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.195952/-1.6568722 or Grid Reference SK2366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On Calton Pastures - gate & stile on footpath
On Calton Pastures - gate & stile on footpath
Footpath  through  rough  pasture  out  of  Lathkill  Dale
Footpath through rough pasture out of Lathkill Dale
Looking over Coombs Valley To the east of Bakewell which can be seen in the distance.
Looking over Coombs Valley
To the east of Bakewell which can be seen in the distance.
Haddon Road (A6) The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet.

Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle.

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Haddon Road (A6)
The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet. Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle. See LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE) for more information.
A6 near Haddon Hall
A6 near Haddon Hall
A6 near Congreave The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet.

Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(England)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(England)">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A6" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A6">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (SABRE) for more information.
A6 near Congreave
The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet. Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle. See LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE) for more information.
Bridge and Haddon Hall Bridge crossing the River Wye with the Haddon Hall in the background.
Bridge and Haddon Hall
Bridge crossing the River Wye with the Haddon Hall in the background.
Cow parsley Cow parsley in the grounds of Haddon Hall.
Cow parsley
Cow parsley in the grounds of Haddon Hall.
Mounting block Mounting block at Haddon Hall, the former Stable block and tea room is in the background on the right.
Mounting block
Mounting block at Haddon Hall, the former Stable block and tea room is in the background on the right.
Haddon Hall The floor floor in the background is the location of Haddon Hall's long gallery.
Haddon Hall
The floor floor in the background is the location of Haddon Hall's long gallery.
Haddon Hall Haddon Hall viewed from the terrace garden.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall viewed from the terrace garden. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Haddon Hall The long gallery occupies the upper floor of the building in the foreground.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Haddon Hall
The long gallery occupies the upper floor of the building in the foreground. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Haddon Hall Haddon Hall viewed from the terrace garden. 
 The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall viewed from the terrace garden. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Haddon Hall The courtyard within Haddon Hall.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Haddon Hall
The courtyard within Haddon Hall. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Haddon Hall View to the chapel of Haddon Hall.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Haddon Hall
View to the chapel of Haddon Hall. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
A squinch in Haddon Hall An example of a squinch here in Haddon Hall.  A squinch is an arched structure across an interior angle such as here above the entrance in the corner of the courtyard in Haddon Hall.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
A squinch in Haddon Hall
An example of a squinch here in Haddon Hall. A squinch is an arched structure across an interior angle such as here above the entrance in the corner of the courtyard in Haddon Hall. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
A squinch in Haddon Hall An example of a squinch here in Haddon Hall.  A squinch is an arched structure across an interior angle such as here above the entrance in the corner of the courtyard in Haddon Hall.  The house is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1334982?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
A squinch in Haddon Hall
An example of a squinch here in Haddon Hall. A squinch is an arched structure across an interior angle such as here above the entrance in the corner of the courtyard in Haddon Hall. The house is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
The River Wye below Haddon Hall A small bridge crossing the Derbyshire River Wye viewed here from the terrace garden of Haddon Hall.
The River Wye below Haddon Hall
A small bridge crossing the Derbyshire River Wye viewed here from the terrace garden of Haddon Hall.
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Riverside Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SK2366 (Lat: 53.195952, Lng: -1.6568722)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

What 3 Words

///traded.parsnip.stammer. Near Bakewell, Derbyshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.195952,-1.6568722
Source: NLS-OS-1st_Series
Lat/Long: 53.1954171/-1.6498048
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 53.1939489/-1.6550014
Haddon Hall
FIXME: Turn into an area; add opening hours
Tourism: attraction
Website: https://www.haddonhall.co.uk/
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 53.1938295/-1.6509845
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 53.1940631/-1.6505451
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1940916/-1.6506811
Toilets
Access: customers
Check Date: 2023-08-15
Lat/Long: 53.1941094/-1.6506554
Source: NLS-OS-1st_Series
Lat/Long: 53.1961972/-1.6514343
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 53.1944032/-1.6533161
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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