Bolehill

Settlement in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Bolehill

Intake Lane Close to Birchwood Farm campsite.
Intake Lane Credit: steven ruffles

Bolehill is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated just two miles north of the market town of Wirksworth, Bolehill is nestled within the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and fields creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Bolehill has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century when it was a thriving lead-mining community. Evidence of its mining past can still be seen today, with old mine workings and spoil heaps scattered throughout the area. The village's mining heritage is celebrated annually with the Bolehill Carnival, a popular event that attracts both locals and visitors alike.

Despite its small size, Bolehill boasts a close-knit community and a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing a hub for social activities and gatherings. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits, such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy an active lifestyle.

Bolehill's proximity to Wirksworth provides residents with easy access to a wider range of amenities, including shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town also hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, further enhancing the local community spirit.

Overall, Bolehill offers a charming rural retreat, with its idyllic location, rich history, and strong community spirit making it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful countryside escape.

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Bolehill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.0914/-1.565438 or Grid Reference SK2955. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Intake Lane Close to Birchwood Farm campsite.
Intake Lane
Close to Birchwood Farm campsite.
Old barn alongside the Midshires Way Intake Lane.
Old barn alongside the Midshires Way
Intake Lane.
Bauston Tor In the trees above the Incline.
Bauston Tor
In the trees above the Incline.
Woodstock Plantation
Woodstock Plantation
Ruined farm building A small ruin on Wirksworth Moor, marked as an unlabelled rectangle on old maps.
Ruined farm building
A small ruin on Wirksworth Moor, marked as an unlabelled rectangle on old maps.
Farm track and footpath Linking two areas of open-access woodland.
Farm track and footpath
Linking two areas of open-access woodland.
Field barn
Field barn
Footpath junction A junction between two paths that run through open-access woodland.
Footpath junction
A junction between two paths that run through open-access woodland.
Farm track and footpath, Wirksworth Moor
Farm track and footpath, Wirksworth Moor
Malt Shovel Inn Dog Field Dog exercise field available for hire.
Malt Shovel Inn Dog Field
Dog exercise field available for hire.
Tree surrounded by vehicles, Wirksworth Moor
Tree surrounded by vehicles, Wirksworth Moor
Middlepeak Quarry From the National Stone Centre, Wirksworth
Middlepeak Quarry
From the National Stone Centre, Wirksworth
Houses on Bournebrooke Avenue, Wirksworth This looks like a former council estate. The house on the extreme right has been extended and this allowed me to place the aerial image. Seen from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Houses on Bournebrooke Avenue, Wirksworth
This looks like a former council estate. The house on the extreme right has been extended and this allowed me to place the aerial image. Seen from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Breasley Pillows, Water Lane, Wirksworth Seen from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. There is a larger more modern block behind that is marked on the aerial photograph as Breasley Pillows and I am assuming this older set of mill buildings is part of the same complex.
Breasley Pillows, Water Lane, Wirksworth
Seen from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. There is a larger more modern block behind that is marked on the aerial photograph as Breasley Pillows and I am assuming this older set of mill buildings is part of the same complex.
End of the line - Ecclesbourne Valley Railway This is the end of the branch to Ravenstor Station, to which we had been propelled by an Andrew Barclay saddle tank steam locomotive from Wirksworth. There is a recreated mineral loading system on the right with an obliging wagon to receive the material. The line to here is 1:27 gradient and the locomotive worked hard.
End of the line - Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
This is the end of the branch to Ravenstor Station, to which we had been propelled by an Andrew Barclay saddle tank steam locomotive from Wirksworth. There is a recreated mineral loading system on the right with an obliging wagon to receive the material. The line to here is 1:27 gradient and the locomotive worked hard.
Blowing off at Wirksworth Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST No. 2217 of 1947 - Henry Ellison - was offering brake van rides to Ravenstor and was impatiently waiting for the next group of passengers wishing to play 'sardine' in a brake van.
Blowing off at Wirksworth
Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST No. 2217 of 1947 - Henry Ellison - was offering brake van rides to Ravenstor and was impatiently waiting for the next group of passengers wishing to play 'sardine' in a brake van.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - Wirksworth arrival Double headed heritage diesel haulage is overkill on a towed DMU set. In the lead is Swordfish 31 103 and behind is class 25/3 D7629.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - Wirksworth arrival
Double headed heritage diesel haulage is overkill on a towed DMU set. In the lead is Swordfish 31 103 and behind is class 25/3 D7629.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - stock and workshops Seen at the north end of Wirksworth Station site on the Ravenstor branch. Photographed from a guard's van being propelled by a steam locomotive.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - stock and workshops
Seen at the north end of Wirksworth Station site on the Ravenstor branch. Photographed from a guard's van being propelled by a steam locomotive.
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Bolehill is located at Grid Ref: SK2955 (Lat: 53.0914, Lng: -1.565438)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.0914,-1.565438
Mini Roundabout
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Bolehill East
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Bench
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Bolehill
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Bench
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Bus Stop
Ravenstor Road
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Bolehill
Ele: 323
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.0944826/-1.5623267
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