Mount Pleasant

Settlement in Derbyshire Amber Va

England

Mount Pleasant

Belper North Mill & River Gardens Mills in Belper were constructed by Jedediah Strutt from 1776. The original North Mill was built in 1786 but the building was destroyed by fire in 1803. Now part of Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the new mill built in 1804 is a forerunner of the modern skyscraper. Another member of the Strutt family, George Herbert created the gardens in 1905. — Belper North Mill & River Gardens Credit: Garth Newton

Mount Pleasant is a small village located in Derbyshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it lies within the district of South Derbyshire and is approximately 7 miles southeast of the city of Derby. The village is situated on a hill, providing scenic views of the surrounding countryside.

With a population of around 1,000 residents, Mount Pleasant is a close-knit community known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere. The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages and historic buildings, which give it a traditional English village feel.

Despite its small size, Mount Pleasant offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. These include a primary school, a local pub, a village hall, and a post office. Additionally, the village benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with several walking and cycling routes accessible from Mount Pleasant. The village is also conveniently located near the picturesque Peak District National Park, a popular destination for hiking, climbing, and exploring the natural beauty of the region.

Overall, Mount Pleasant offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a tranquil village lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of larger urban areas and the stunning landscapes of the Peak District.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.035664/-1.4921805 or Grid Reference SK3448. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Belper North Mill & River Gardens

Mills in Belper were constructed by Jedediah Strutt from 1776. The original North Mill was built in 1786 but the building was destroyed by fire in 1803. Now part of Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the new mill built in 1804 is a forerunner of the modern skyscraper. Another member of the Strutt family, George Herbert created the gardens in 1905.

Garth Newton

Farm buildings near Belper

SK328493. Looking south-west from Longwalls Lane. The northern tip of Handley Wood is visible to the left.

Adam Foster

Looking south along Longwalls Lane, part of the Midshires Way

Adam Foster

View south-east of Belper Lane End

Grid reference given is of the centre of the village; photographer position is the slightly off-square SK333494 (sorry!)

Adam Foster

Wyver Lane Nature Reserve

Important wetland reserve in landlocked Derbyshire. Link

A misty October day but hopefully gives a feel of the bird life here

dave challender

Fungi near Wyver Lane footpath

Earth Star (Geastrum triplex). The reserve is not just about birds.

dave challender

Hank winder in Belper North Mill Museum

I was expecting someone to have posted "main" pics for here and this to be a supplemental - I suppose I had better take a shot of the building proper later this week! Anyway still adding associated interiors of museum.

dave challender

Hosiery knitting exhibit in the museum

dave challender

Hosiery exhibits in North Mill Museum

Brettles hosiery on display - a local Belper company

dave challender

East Mill, Belper

Built 1912 but with a magnificent chimney from 1854. This was demolished in 1990 after suffering damage in a gale. The base is just visible. The engine house contained a turbine and is much smaller than you would expect. The site still uses water turbines on the Derwent to produce power for the grid.

Chris Allen

Belper Fire Station

Belper Fire Station, Matlock Road, Belper, Derbyshire.

Kevin Hale

Crich Lane, Belper

Looking down towards the town centre.

Stephen McKay

View near Broadholm

To the west of Crich Lane, just north of the built-up area of Belper.

Stephen McKay

Crossroads Farm at Blackbrook

As the name suggests this farm sits on a busy crossroads on the main road between Belper and Ashbourne.

Mike Bardill

Former Thorntons Factory at Belper

This is the former Thorntons chocolates factory in Belper. The business was relocated to new premises at Alfreton in 1999 although the name is still closely associated with its original home in Belper where it provided employment for many local people.

Mike Bardill

Handley Wood

The footpath from Plains Lane leads down over Black Brook, shown by the first line of trees, up to Handley Woods. Further north, Plains Lane appears to end in a farmyard. Had I been brave enough to open the gate, maybe I would have found my way to Lambhouse Lane!

Nikki Mahadevan

Track above Belper Lane End

We were following this track northwards to the west and above Belper Lane End. This is part of the Midshires Way. At the time I was assisting my brother in following the long distance footpath, which runs from the Ridgeway in the south to Stockport in the north

Chris Heaton