Deep Dale

Valley in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Deep Dale

Monsal Trail Viaduct Credit: Bob Danylec

Deep Dale is a picturesque valley located in Derbyshire, England. Nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, it is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. The dale stretches for approximately three miles, encompassing lush green fields, meandering streams, and rugged limestone cliffs.

The valley is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of flora and fauna. Wildflowers such as bluebells, primroses, and orchids dot the landscape, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the spring and summer months. The area is also home to various bird species, including buzzards, peregrine falcons, and skylarks, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Deep Dale offers numerous walking and hiking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural wonders. The paths wind through the valley, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The dale is also intersected by the Limestone Way, a long-distance footpath that showcases the area's unique geology.

Additionally, Deep Dale is steeped in history. The remnants of ancient settlements, such as Bronze Age burial mounds, can be found scattered throughout the valley. These archaeological sites offer a glimpse into the area's rich past and provide a fascinating insight into the lives of its former inhabitants.

Overall, Deep Dale is a captivating destination for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. With its idyllic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and historical significance, it is a must-visit location for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Deep Dale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.244604/-1.8503927 or Grid Reference SK1071. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Monsal Trail Viaduct

Bob Danylec

Green Lane to Chelmorton

This green lane leads from Old Coalpit Lane into the village of Chelmorton, across the fields of Farditch farm, behind the sewage works.

Roger May

Railway Bridge at Wye Dale

The exit from Topley Pike quarry emerges onto the A6 trunk road by the railway bridge at Wye Dale

Roger May

Calton Farm

The entrance to the farm is in the layby on the A5270 just before its intersection with the A6 east of Buxton.

Roger May

Blackwell mill

Eight railway cottagers built in 1866 they used to have their own halt, it was said to be the smallest passenger station on British railways, it was closed in 1966. Several valleys and paths meet here.

alan fairweather

Blackwell Mill cottagers

Blackwell Mill railway cottages with the bridge crossing river Wye to the right. They used to have their own station built in 1866 closed 1966 it was the smallest on BR just one carriage long.

alan fairweather

Limestone quarry

Most of this square is now taken up by this vast quarry which is itself only part of a larger quarry in Great Rocks Dale. Roads and paths in this area have been diverted and even the most recent Ordnance Survey maps do not do justice to the size of this quarry. This photo was taken near to the northern rim of the quarry and I can see no way in which a picture can be taken from within the square without permission of the quarry owners.

Roger Temple

A fair copse!

Large exposed fields on the top of this limestone country are broken up only occasionally by clumps of trees. This contrasts with the deep valleys cut into this limestone which support extensive areas of woodland.

Roger Temple

Frozen dewpond above Great Rocks Dale

Taken from farm track (not a right of way and not marked on the 1:50000 OS map) northwest of Mosley Farm. The track and dewpond are marked on the OS 1:25000 map. Great Rocks Dale is to the left and part of Tunstead Quarry, including its chimney, is visible to the right of the picture.

Dave Dunford

Old Moor Quarry

At this point the workings of Old Moor Quarry interrupt a farm track and further progress is prevented. This square contains no official rights-of-way, though I suspect previously existing rights-of-way may have been extinguished (temporarily or permanently) due to quarrying interests.

Dave Dunford

Farm track above Great Rocks Dale

Although not currently a right-of-way I suspect this may have been at one point. It leads to Mosley Farm from Old Moor, with Great Rocks Dale concealed by trees to the right. There are no rights-of-way in this square.

Dave Dunford

Farm track above Mosley Farm

Abandoned farm equipment by a metalled track to the northwest of Mosley Farm; not a right-of-way.

Dave Dunford

Chee Dale from Mosley Farm

Showing some of the limestone tors on the southern side of Chee Dale.

Dave Dunford

Pennine Bridleway, above Chee Dale

Mountain biker just west of Mosley Farm steeling himself for the steep drop to the River Wye and Chee Dale.

michael ely

Pennine Bridleway, Chee Dale

Just starting the steep ascent from the Wye valley on the north side of the dale towards the first of several exposed hairpin bends that lead to Mosley Farm at the top of the dale.

michael ely

Pennine Bridleway, Blackwell Cottages

These former railway cottages nestle in the steep sided Chee Dale on the line of the Pennine Bridleway national trail. The bridge in the foreground carries the bridleway across the River Wye.

michael ely

Pennine Bridleway, Chee Dale

This is a steep 1:5 descent through the Nature Reserve on the southern side of Chee Dale. It is the first real taste of a Derbyshire dale since leaving the start of the Pennine Bridleway at Middleton Top.

michael ely