Biggin

Settlement in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Biggin

Early morning view northwest to Biggin from field path
Early morning view northwest to Biggin from field path Credit: Colin Park

Biggin is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. Situated on the River Dove, the village is nestled within the picturesque landscapes of the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park. With a population of around 400 residents, Biggin offers a tranquil and rural setting.

The village is renowned for its historic charm, with many traditional limestone houses and buildings dating back centuries. The centerpiece of Biggin is the All Saints Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 13th century. The church's architecture showcases a mix of Norman and Gothic styles, making it a popular attraction for visitors interested in history and architecture.

Nature lovers are drawn to Biggin for its stunning surroundings, as it is surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, and limestone dales. The nearby Biggin Dale is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its diverse flora and fauna, providing excellent opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife spotting.

While Biggin is primarily a residential village, it does offer a few amenities to its residents and visitors. These include a village pub, The Waterloo Inn, which provides a cozy atmosphere and serves classic pub food. Additionally, there is a small village shop for basic necessities.

Overall, Biggin offers a charming and peaceful retreat for those seeking a quintessential English village experience, surrounded by natural beauty and a rich historical heritage.

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Biggin Images

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Early morning view northwest to Biggin from field path
Early morning view northwest to Biggin from field path
Old Milestone, A515 In the parish of Hartington, buried in vegetation on the West side of the road.

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Inscription: London / 148 / Derby / 22 Miles // Buxton / 11 Miles // Ashbourne / 9 Miles

Maker: J Haywood Junᴿ / Phoenix Foundry / Derby

Milestone Society National ID: DE_BXAB12
Old Milestone, A515
In the parish of Hartington, buried in vegetation on the West side of the road. Listed by Historic England see LinkExternal link Inscription: London / 148 / Derby / 22 Miles // Buxton / 11 Miles // Ashbourne / 9 Miles Maker: J Haywood Junᴿ / Phoenix Foundry / Derby Milestone Society National ID: DE_BXAB12
Tissington Trail near Heathcote Section of the former railway between Buxton and Ashbourne, now converted to outdoor leisure pursuits like cycling.
At this point the trail is spanned by the minor road between Heathcote and the A515.
Tissington Trail near Heathcote
Section of the former railway between Buxton and Ashbourne, now converted to outdoor leisure pursuits like cycling. At this point the trail is spanned by the minor road between Heathcote and the A515.
Pastures between Heathcote and Biggin Countryside as seen from the Tissington Trail
Pastures between Heathcote and Biggin
Countryside as seen from the Tissington Trail
Tissington Trail near Biggin Farm access track crosses over the trail on a substantial bridge
Tissington Trail near Biggin
Farm access track crosses over the trail on a substantial bridge
Along the Tissington Trail near Biggin Section that once formed part of a railway link between Buxton and Ashbourne - now a popular venue for cyclists, walkers and the horse fraternity.
Along the Tissington Trail near Biggin
Section that once formed part of a railway link between Buxton and Ashbourne - now a popular venue for cyclists, walkers and the horse fraternity.
Tissington Trail crossing the Road from Biggin The trail crosses the minor road between Biggin and the A515
Tissington Trail crossing the Road from Biggin
The trail crosses the minor road between Biggin and the A515
Remains of Former Prisoner of War Huts near Biggin Housed Italian Prisoners of War - as seen from the Tissington Trail
Remains of Former Prisoner of War Huts near Biggin
Housed Italian Prisoners of War - as seen from the Tissington Trail
On the Tissington Traill The trail just to the north of Back Lane
On the Tissington Traill
The trail just to the north of Back Lane
Single Arched Viaduct over the Tissington Trail A grand structure supporting a track that gives access between fields - spanning the Tissington Trail as it passes through a cutting.
Single Arched Viaduct over the Tissington Trail
A grand structure supporting a track that gives access between fields - spanning the Tissington Trail as it passes through a cutting.
The Tissington Trail in a cutting just south of the Hartington Station Car Park Starting out on our final few days completing Tom Lawton's circa 110 mile 'Walking Around the Peak District' (Brockhampton Press, 1998). And it's raining!
The Tissington Trail in a cutting just south of the Hartington Station Car Park
Starting out on our final few days completing Tom Lawton's circa 110 mile 'Walking Around the Peak District' (Brockhampton Press, 1998). And it's raining!
The Tissington Trail north of Biggin
The Tissington Trail north of Biggin
"Dream of Noise and Wheels and Coal and Steam" The title is from the plaque on the left pier.
"Dream of Noise and Wheels and Coal and Steam"
The title is from the plaque on the left pier.
The Tissington Trail The track bed of the former London and North Western Railway (Ashbourne to Buxton) crossing a minor road
The Tissington Trail
The track bed of the former London and North Western Railway (Ashbourne to Buxton) crossing a minor road
Back Lane leading to Bigginmoor Farm Viewed from the Tissington Trail
Back Lane leading to Bigginmoor Farm
Viewed from the Tissington Trail
Bridge over the former Ashbourne to Buxton railway Looking at old OS maps this bridge, built at the end of the 19th century, has never carried any substantial road or track. It seems to be a very expensive structure if its only purpose was to connect farmland on either side of the railway.
Bridge over the former Ashbourne to Buxton railway
Looking at old OS maps this bridge, built at the end of the 19th century, has never carried any substantial road or track. It seems to be a very expensive structure if its only purpose was to connect farmland on either side of the railway.
Hartington Station Looking towards Hartington Station from the footpath at Hand Dale.
Hartington Station
Looking towards Hartington Station from the footpath at Hand Dale.
Stone Embankment Waste stone from the railway cutting’s dumped together with more recent tipping where the grassy areas are, probably when the railway site was cleared.
Stone Embankment
Waste stone from the railway cutting’s dumped together with more recent tipping where the grassy areas are, probably when the railway site was cleared.
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Biggin is located at Grid Ref: SK1559 (Lat: 53.131044, Lng: -1.7695269)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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