Lowgates

Settlement in Derbyshire Chesterfield

England

Lowgates

parkrun: it's good to be back! parkrun returned to England on 24th July, 2021 after a gap of 16 months during the Covid-19 restrictions. 198 runners, joggers and walkers are here setting off on the 5k route at Poolsbrook Country Park.
parkrun: it's good to be back! Credit: Graham Hogg

Lowgates is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated near the town of Staveley, it is nestled within the picturesque Peak District National Park. With a population of around 1,000 residents, the village offers a tranquil and close-knit community environment.

The village is renowned for its natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming countryside landscapes. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous walking and cycling trails that showcase the stunning scenery of the Peak District.

Despite its small size, Lowgates boasts a range of amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children, as well as a village hall that hosts various community events and gatherings throughout the year. There are also a few local shops and a pub, where locals and visitors alike can enjoy a drink or a meal.

The village benefits from its proximity to nearby towns such as Staveley, which offers a wider range of services and amenities, including supermarkets, banks, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, the city of Chesterfield is just a short drive away, providing further access to shopping centers, leisure activities, and cultural attractions.

Overall, Lowgates offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents to enjoy the beauty of the English countryside, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities for convenience and additional amenities.

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Lowgates Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.270455/-1.3425782 or Grid Reference SK4375. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

parkrun: it's good to be back! parkrun returned to England on 24th July, 2021 after a gap of 16 months during the Covid-19 restrictions. 198 runners, joggers and walkers are here setting off on the 5k route at Poolsbrook Country Park.
parkrun: it's good to be back!
parkrun returned to England on 24th July, 2021 after a gap of 16 months during the Covid-19 restrictions. 198 runners, joggers and walkers are here setting off on the 5k route at Poolsbrook Country Park.
Inkersall Road I think the football ground is linked to Staveley Miners Welfare FC though their main ground is further up the road. It is viewed from the Trans Pennine Trail which crosses the road on a former railway bridge.
Inkersall Road
I think the football ground is linked to Staveley Miners Welfare FC though their main ground is further up the road. It is viewed from the Trans Pennine Trail which crosses the road on a former railway bridge.
Junction of cycle paths A route from Pools Brook Country Park is about to join the Trans Pennine Trail which runs across on the slight rise, following a former Great Central Railway track.
Junction of cycle paths
A route from Pools Brook Country Park is about to join the Trans Pennine Trail which runs across on the slight rise, following a former Great Central Railway track.
Trans Pennine Trail near Staveley Following the route of a former Great Central railway track. My shadow is very long in the low winter sun.
Trans Pennine Trail near Staveley
Following the route of a former Great Central railway track. My shadow is very long in the low winter sun.
Cemetery chapel, Staveley Cemetery The cemetery is run by Chesterfield Borough Council.
Cemetery chapel, Staveley Cemetery
The cemetery is run by Chesterfield Borough Council.
Staveley Cemetery The cemetery is run by Chesterfield Borough Council.
Staveley Cemetery
The cemetery is run by Chesterfield Borough Council.
Inkersall Road Football Ground The home of Staveley Miners Welfare FC which plays in Northern Counties East Football League, Premier Division.
Inkersall Road Football Ground
The home of Staveley Miners Welfare FC which plays in Northern Counties East Football League, Premier Division.
GMH Gruppe A German company providing steel requirements, with a site on the corner of Stephenson Road and Inkersall Road. The building is illuminated by low winter sun.
GMH Gruppe
A German company providing steel requirements, with a site on the corner of Stephenson Road and Inkersall Road. The building is illuminated by low winter sun.
Market Street bus stop The main stop for the town centre, at the end of High Street where it meets Market Street.
Market Street bus stop
The main stop for the town centre, at the end of High Street where it meets Market Street.
Chesterfield Road, Middlecroft The A619 heading up Troughbrook Hill. The view is affected by low winter sun.
Chesterfield Road, Middlecroft
The A619 heading up Troughbrook Hill. The view is affected by low winter sun.
Middlecroft Road Access to a large area of housing off the A619.
Middlecroft Road
Access to a large area of housing off the A619.
St Joseph's Court A former Catholic church converted to a housing development.
St Joseph's Court
A former Catholic church converted to a housing development.
Farmland in the Rother valley The south side of the valley, below the A619 and the housing of Middlecroft.
Farmland in the Rother valley
The south side of the valley, below the A619 and the housing of Middlecroft.
Martindale Close A fairly recent housing development.
Martindale Close
A fairly recent housing development.
Division Street Access to housing off the A619.
Division Street
Access to housing off the A619.
Aerial view of the former Chemicals Works at Staveley Heavily overgrown site, once a busy chemical works. Rhodia LTD.
Aerial view of the former Chemicals Works at Staveley
Heavily overgrown site, once a busy chemical works. Rhodia LTD.
A misty morning in Poolsbrook Country Park
A misty morning in Poolsbrook Country Park
Winding wheel at Poolsbrook Country Park One of two wheels from Markham Pit sited at entrances to the park (perhaps two halves of the same wheel) to commemorate the opening of the park in 1999 and dedicated to the memory of the local deep mining industry.
Winding wheel at Poolsbrook Country Park
One of two wheels from Markham Pit sited at entrances to the park (perhaps two halves of the same wheel) to commemorate the opening of the park in 1999 and dedicated to the memory of the local deep mining industry.
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Lowgates is located at Grid Ref: SK4375 (Lat: 53.270455, Lng: -1.3425782)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Chesterfield

Police Authority: Derbyshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

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Staveley Miners Welfare Sports Club
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Cee Dees
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Staveley Central
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Staveley Town
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On the outside wall of the pub.
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Indoor: no
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
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Indoor: no
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Crossing
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
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Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
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