Batham Gate

Settlement in Derbyshire High Peak

England

Batham Gate

Path on Black Edge Heading away from the trig point towards Buxton. — Path on Black Edge Credit: Bill Boaden

Batham Gate is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated in the Amber Valley district, it is nestled between the towns of Belper and Ripley. The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 400 people.

Batham Gate is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and charming landscapes. The area is dotted with traditional stone cottages, giving it a quaint and idyllic atmosphere. The village is surrounded by farmland, and agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy.

Despite its small size, Batham Gate offers a range of amenities to its residents. There is a local pub, The Gate Inn, which has been serving the community for many years. The pub is known for its warm and friendly atmosphere, and it often hosts community events and gatherings.

The village is well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with regular bus services and good road links. The nearby town of Belper provides additional amenities, including shops, supermarkets, and schools.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Batham Gate is a great base for exploring the stunning Derbyshire countryside. The nearby Peak District National Park offers a plethora of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Batham Gate is a peaceful and charming village, perfect for those looking for a tranquil lifestyle in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside.

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Batham Gate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.281826/-1.8825991 or Grid Reference SK0776. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Tom Thorn Farm

A solitary building on the A6 north of Buxton

Graham Hogg

Drystone wall beside the A6

An unusual lull in traffic on this usually busy stretch of road to the north of Buxton

Graham Hogg

Pool in Waterswallows Quarry

This basalt quarry has not been worked for many years and this deep pool has since formed.

Graham Hogg

Ruined barn

In grassed fields beside Waterswallows Road

Graham Hogg

Puddle in Longridge Lane

Graham Hogg

Traffic Queue on the A6 outside Buxton

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