Foolow

Settlement in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Foolow

Foolow is a picturesque village located in the Derbyshire Dales, within the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated about 5 miles southwest of the market town of Bakewell, Foolow is a small, traditional English village known for its charming rural setting and natural beauty.

Nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Foolow boasts stunning views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills, lush meadows, and quaint stone houses dotting the landscape. The village itself is characterized by its peaceful atmosphere and well-preserved historic buildings, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.

One of the notable landmarks in Foolow is the beautiful St. Hugh's Church, a Grade II* listed building that stands as a testament to the village's rich history. The church is known for its striking architecture, including a Norman doorway and a distinctive square tower.

Foolow also offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. The village is a popular starting point for hiking and walking trails that lead through the stunning Peak District countryside. Nearby attractions include the picturesque Longshaw Estate and the historic Chatsworth House, both of which are within easy reach.

Although small in size, Foolow is a charming and idyllic village that offers visitors a tranquil escape from the bustle of modern life. With its stunning natural surroundings and rich history, Foolow is a hidden gem in the Derbyshire countryside, attracting nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Foolow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.288066/-1.715313 or Grid Reference SK1976. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pastures at Wardlow Mires, Derbyshire

Powerlines running towards the village of Foolow. Viewed from the public footpath between Wardlow Mires and Stanley House Farm.

Andrew Tryon

Public Footpath by Stanley House Farm, Wardlow, Derbyshire

Towards Housley.

Andrew Tryon

Bretton Brook emerging from a culvert under Camphill Lane

Ian Calderwood

Footpath crossing Bretton Brook

Ian Calderwood

Site of a pinfold

Now an extra-wide piece of roadside verge given over to wild flowers, this was once the site of a pinfold, where stray animals were held until claimed by their owners, on payment of a fee.

Ian Calderwood

Footpath through buttercups at Stanley Lodge

Ian Calderwood

Gate and footbridge at Wardlow Mires

The footpath through Cressbrook Dale reaches the road at Wardlow Mires.

Ian Calderwood

Old Unitarian chapel at Great Hucklow

Closely associated with Dr Lawrence du Garde Peach who set up the celebrated Hucklow Players to bring drama to Derbyshire villages in the 1930s - he was also a noted playwright, editor and author of a string of early Ladybird guides

David M Clark

Houses at Wardlow Mires

Anthony Parkes

Field above Five Acres Farm

Five Acres Farm is just visible to the left. The eye is drawn to Wardlow Mires in the bottom of the valley.

Bill Boaden

Hucklow Edge

Road junction at Hucklow Edge.

Peter McDermott

Camphill

Small building beneath Camphill.

Peter McDermott

Great Hucklow Butter Cross

Butter crosses are a plain shaft sometimes topped with a finial in the shape of a ball or shaped to a point at the apex.

George Griffin

Wardlow Mires

View from top of "Peter's Stone" towards Wardlow Mires. Some farm Buildings and a small public house in the centre of the picture, on the road between Tideswell and Stony Middleton. Hidden from view is also a petrol station and cafe.

Peter Kochut

Three Stags Heads

This is the small pub mentioned in the first photo. It had two very small rooms. . The pub still opens at weekends, usually Friday to Sunday.

Tom Courtney

From Hucklow Edge

View from the Hucklow Edge to Bretton road at SK189780 looking west towards Grindlow and Great Hucklow.

Alan Fleming

Snowy Peak District Stile

This is a squeezer stile typical of the type found in the White Peak. It is situated on the footpath between Foolow and Grindlow.

Christine Hasman

Stanley Moor

It was the rock face which first caught my eye. Then, as I approached, I thought the walled area would be a sheep fold. The donkey on the gate, and the headstone on the grave, made me think it may be a donkey graveyard - there is a donkey sanctuary a few miles up the A623 at Peak Forest. It is actually the last resting place of one Kathleen Mary Slater (1951-2002). R.I.P. Kathleen.

Roger May

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Foolow is located at Grid Ref: SK1976 (Lat: 53.288066, Lng: -1.715313)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire