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Gibhill Plantation

Downs, Moorland in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

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Gibhill Plantation

View across pasture to the Jug and Glass Inn from Green Lane The Jug and Glass Inn is located on the A515
View across pasture to the Jug and Glass Inn from Green Lane Credit: Philip Cornwall

Gibhill Plantation is a picturesque natural area located in Derbyshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the county, it encompasses various terrains, including downs, moorland, and woodland. The plantation covers a vast expanse of land, offering visitors ample space to explore and immerse themselves in the surrounding natural beauty.

The area is known for its rolling hills and stunning vistas, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The downs provide a serene and tranquil environment, perfect for long walks or picnics amidst the lush green landscape. The moorland offers a unique and diverse ecosystem, with heather-covered expanses and scattered rocky outcrops, creating a visually striking contrast.

Gibhill Plantation is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors can spot a range of bird species, including buzzards, kestrels, and skylarks, soaring through the clear blue skies. The woodland areas are teeming with life, with squirrels, rabbits, and deer frequently spotted among the trees.

The plantation is also a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. There are well-maintained trails that wind through the landscape, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Additionally, the plantation offers designated areas for camping and overnight stays, providing a unique opportunity to experience the tranquility of the surroundings.

Overall, Gibhill Plantation in Derbyshire offers a captivating blend of downs, moorland, and woodland, providing a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. Its diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and recreational opportunities make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful and immersive natural experience.

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View across pasture to the Jug and Glass Inn from Green Lane The Jug and Glass Inn is located on the A515
View across pasture to the Jug and Glass Inn from Green Lane
The Jug and Glass Inn is located on the A515
Green Lane A well maintained track near Caskinlow Farm
Green Lane
A well maintained track near Caskinlow Farm
View from Tissington Trail looking NW towards Long Dale This is a 13 mile leisure track from Ashbourne in the south to Parsley Hay in the north, where it joins the High Peak Trail. It is in joint usage as a cycling trail, a bridleway and a walking route. The Tissington Trail used to be part of the former railway between Ashbourne and Buxton. The Pennine Bridleway has adopted part of the northern portion of the route.
View from Tissington Trail looking NW towards Long Dale
This is a 13 mile leisure track from Ashbourne in the south to Parsley Hay in the north, where it joins the High Peak Trail. It is in joint usage as a cycling trail, a bridleway and a walking route. The Tissington Trail used to be part of the former railway between Ashbourne and Buxton. The Pennine Bridleway has adopted part of the northern portion of the route.
Glamping Pods in field adjacent to Tissington Trail at New Vincent Farm New Vincent Farm is visible in the mid-ground.
Glamping Pods in field adjacent to Tissington Trail at New Vincent Farm
New Vincent Farm is visible in the mid-ground.
Arbor Low henge - flat stones One of the earliest sites in England to have been designated a scheduled ancient monument, and one of the few to have been given a fully detailed description by Historic England (list entry 1011087), the henge consists of a stone circle within an elliptical bank and ditch (40m by 52m) with two entrances and a later bowl barrow. The immediate surrounding area contains a number of other tumuli, barrows and ancient earthworks. The dating is roughly Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age (c.2400-1500BC). The stone circle itself originally comprised 41-43 upright limestone slabs, with some further stones at the centre representing a burial chamber (more than one burial was found during excavations at the site). The stones have at some time in the past been laid flat on the ground. An interpretation board on site attributes this to mediaeval superstition or religious persecution, but someone we met on site who seemed to know it well said he believed it was a more recent (19th century?) action.
Arbor Low henge - flat stones
One of the earliest sites in England to have been designated a scheduled ancient monument, and one of the few to have been given a fully detailed description by Historic England (list entry 1011087), the henge consists of a stone circle within an elliptical bank and ditch (40m by 52m) with two entrances and a later bowl barrow. The immediate surrounding area contains a number of other tumuli, barrows and ancient earthworks. The dating is roughly Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age (c.2400-1500BC). The stone circle itself originally comprised 41-43 upright limestone slabs, with some further stones at the centre representing a burial chamber (more than one burial was found during excavations at the site). The stones have at some time in the past been laid flat on the ground. An interpretation board on site attributes this to mediaeval superstition or religious persecution, but someone we met on site who seemed to know it well said he believed it was a more recent (19th century?) action.
Arbor Low henge - ditch and bank One of the earliest sites in England to have been designated a scheduled ancient monument, and one of the few to have been given a fully detailed description by Historic England (list entry 1011087), the henge consists of a stone circle within an elliptical bank and ditch (40m by 52m) with two entrances and a later bowl barrow. The immediate surrounding area contains a number of other tumuli, barrows and ancient earthworks. The dating is roughly Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age (c.2400-1500BC). The ditch and bank are seen here from the top of the bank. The site was fully excavated c.1902, so the exact profile of the bank is probably not original.
Arbor Low henge - ditch and bank
One of the earliest sites in England to have been designated a scheduled ancient monument, and one of the few to have been given a fully detailed description by Historic England (list entry 1011087), the henge consists of a stone circle within an elliptical bank and ditch (40m by 52m) with two entrances and a later bowl barrow. The immediate surrounding area contains a number of other tumuli, barrows and ancient earthworks. The dating is roughly Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age (c.2400-1500BC). The ditch and bank are seen here from the top of the bank. The site was fully excavated c.1902, so the exact profile of the bank is probably not original.
Arbor Low henge - VR boundary stone The boundary stones around the henge are not ancient, but were added around the time the site was excavated c.1902 (at the end of the Victorian era). Some of them therefore have the initials VR, and some GR, for Victoria and her successor King George.
Arbor Low henge - VR boundary stone
The boundary stones around the henge are not ancient, but were added around the time the site was excavated c.1902 (at the end of the Victorian era). Some of them therefore have the initials VR, and some GR, for Victoria and her successor King George.
Field scabious Flowers growing on the bank of Arbor Low henge.
Field scabious
Flowers growing on the bank of Arbor Low henge.
Approaching the entrance to Arbor Low henge The elliptical henge originally had two opposite entrances, but this is the one used by visitors approaching on the permitted route through Upper Oldhams Farm.
Approaching the entrance to Arbor Low henge
The elliptical henge originally had two opposite entrances, but this is the one used by visitors approaching on the permitted route through Upper Oldhams Farm.
View from Arbor Low towards Gib Hill Gib Hill is a burial mound or barrow, somewhat camouflaged in this view against a distant hill (roughly in the centre of the picture, a bit to the left of the cow in the foreground). The two sites are believed to be associated but are separately scheduled.
View from Arbor Low towards Gib Hill
Gib Hill is a burial mound or barrow, somewhat camouflaged in this view against a distant hill (roughly in the centre of the picture, a bit to the left of the cow in the foreground). The two sites are believed to be associated but are separately scheduled.
Upper Oldhams Farm A beef farm close to Arbor Low henge. There is no public right of way through this farm or its surrounding fields, but visitors are invited to contribute £1 by way of purchasing a temporary right of passage to the henge.
Upper Oldhams Farm
A beef farm close to Arbor Low henge. There is no public right of way through this farm or its surrounding fields, but visitors are invited to contribute £1 by way of purchasing a temporary right of passage to the henge.
Track to Upper Oldhams Farm A beef farm close to Arbor Low henge. There is no public right of way through this farm or its surrounding fields, but visitors are invited to contribute £1 by way of purchasing a temporary right of passage to the henge.
Track to Upper Oldhams Farm
A beef farm close to Arbor Low henge. There is no public right of way through this farm or its surrounding fields, but visitors are invited to contribute £1 by way of purchasing a temporary right of passage to the henge.
Signs to Arbor Low and Upper Oldhams A beef farm close to Arbor Low henge. There is no public right of way through this farm or its surrounding fields, but visitors are invited to contribute £1 by way of purchasing a temporary right of passage to the henge, and the English Heritage car park is part way up this track.
Signs to Arbor Low and Upper Oldhams
A beef farm close to Arbor Low henge. There is no public right of way through this farm or its surrounding fields, but visitors are invited to contribute £1 by way of purchasing a temporary right of passage to the henge, and the English Heritage car park is part way up this track.
Minor road below Arbor Low Note the rosebay-willowherb growing in the verge. This plant seems to be generally less abundant than it was when I was young, but we saw quite a bit of it in Derbyshire on this occasion.
Minor road below Arbor Low
Note the rosebay-willowherb growing in the verge. This plant seems to be generally less abundant than it was when I was young, but we saw quite a bit of it in Derbyshire on this occasion.
Belt of trees on a ridge The line of these trees corresponds not only with a minor ridge in the landscape but also the parish boundary between Middleton and Smerrill (this side) and Hartington Middle Quarter the other. Even recent maps show a tumulus in this field but there's no obvious sign of it on the ground.
Belt of trees on a ridge
The line of these trees corresponds not only with a minor ridge in the landscape but also the parish boundary between Middleton and Smerrill (this side) and Hartington Middle Quarter the other. Even recent maps show a tumulus in this field but there's no obvious sign of it on the ground.
Slurry spreading The older practice of throwing slurry out of the top of a tanker has been replaced by spreading it evenly through a row of tubes on the back of the tanker. It still attracts the birds.
Slurry spreading
The older practice of throwing slurry out of the top of a tanker has been replaced by spreading it evenly through a row of tubes on the back of the tanker. It still attracts the birds.
A long wall This dry stone wall continues for 280 metres in a straight line, not unusual for this part of Derbyshire.
A long wall
This dry stone wall continues for 280 metres in a straight line, not unusual for this part of Derbyshire.
A view down Long Rake Looking into the distance is the distinctive profile of Sheen Hill in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SK1162">SK1162</a>.
A view down Long Rake
Looking into the distance is the distinctive profile of Sheen Hill in SK1162.
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Gibhill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SK1563 (Lat: 53.165964, Lng: -1.7639403)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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Arbor Low
Archaeological Site: megalith
Historic: archaeological_site
Megalith Type: stone_circle
Source: http://pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=308656
Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/arbor-low-stone-circle-and-gib-hill-barrow/
Wikidata: Q630312
Wikipedia: en:Arbor Low
Lat/Long: 53.16893/-1.7615222
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Gib Hill
Historic: archaeological_site
Wikidata: Q5558652
Lat/Long: 53.1668261/-1.7647766
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Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.1670651/-1.7644061
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Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.1678272/-1.7628588
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Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.1690286/-1.763038
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