Dove Holes

Settlement in Derbyshire High Peak

England

Dove Holes

Dove Holes is a small village located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. Situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers stunning views of the nearby hills and valleys.

The village is named after a series of small caves or "holes" in the limestone cliffs that were once inhabited by pigeons, also known as doves. Over the years, these caves have become a popular attraction for visitors interested in the area's natural heritage.

Despite its small size, Dove Holes has a close-knit community and offers a range of amenities for its residents. It has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, a convenience store, and a few local shops and pubs. The village is also well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with regular bus services and easy access to major roadways.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Dove Holes is an ideal location. The surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the beautiful countryside. The nearby Peak District National Park is a haven for nature lovers, with its vast moorlands, limestone dales, and rugged peaks.

Overall, Dove Holes is a charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic setting for residents and visitors alike. Its natural beauty, community spirit, and convenient location make it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Derbyshire.

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Dove Holes Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.30042/-1.892081 or Grid Reference SK0778. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dove Holes Station

Peter Moore

Ramparts at Castle Naze

Part of the fortifications of the Iron Age hill fort.

Bill Boaden

Path on Short Edge

The edge gives extensive views to the north east.

Bill Boaden

Path on Short Edge

The path here cuts the corner and does not stick to the edge.

Bill Boaden

Drainage off Short Edge

Natural drainage off the moor, but it doesn't appear to form a brook until much lower down. Chapel-en-le-Frith is below to the left.

Bill Boaden

Lady Low

A ridge extending out below Short Edge. Dove Holes Quarry makes a big scar in the background.

Bill Boaden

Path on Hob Tor

There is a very gentle but steady climb up to Black Edge.

Bill Boaden

Equipment on Black Edge

From a distance I thought this was a weather station, but closer to, it looks more like communication equipment. The village of Dove Holes is behind.

Bill Boaden

Path on Black Edge

Heading away from the trig point towards Buxton.

Bill Boaden

Hillside below Black Edge

A shelf of land prevents you from seeing the valley bottom where the A6 and a railway run.

Bill Boaden

Combs Moss

A desolate moorland plateau which does not appear to have any routes across it. The only paths follow the edges from where this view is taken.

Bill Boaden

Combs Moss

Looking north west from the Black Edge trig point, over a large moorland plateau.

Bill Boaden

Path on Hob Tor

Lady Low is the green ridge extending off to the right. Kinder Scout forms the far background.

Bill Boaden

Layby on the A6 near Dove Holes

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 Link

(Wikipedia) and Link

(SABRE) for more information.

David Dixon

Old Wayside Cross on Meadow Lane between Martinside and Dove Holes

Martinside Cross, the base and stump of the shaft of a wayside cross. Set on the west side of Meadow Lane between Martinside and Dove Holes in Chapel-en-le-Frith parish. See Link

for historical information. Milestone Society National ID: DEHP_CHA04

D Garside

Dove Holes Methodist Church

Also Dove Holes Post Office, currently 9.30 - 13.00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Chris Morgan

Dove Holes station

Looking towards Buxton

Chris Morgan

Entrance to Dove Holes railway station

No timetables, ticket machine out of sight, trains to Buxton (next and final stop) from this side, but not clear. More likely destinations from here are towards Manchester from the other side - 350 yards away going back to the road and then over the bridge and back down the ramp. A big incentive to book online but cyclists and parking motorists will need to make that detour. Seems parcels are big business hereabouts.

Chris Morgan

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Dove Holes is located at Grid Ref: SK0778 (Lat: 53.30042, Lng: -1.892081)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: High Peak

Police Authority: Derbyshire