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Fenny Bentley

Civil Parish in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Fenny Bentley

Bridge over Spend Lane north of Ashbourne This carries the Tissington Trail, along the former railway line
Bridge over Spend Lane north of Ashbourne Credit: David Smith

Fenny Bentley is a civil parish located in the district of Derbyshire Dales, in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles north of the market town of Ashbourne and 17 miles northwest of the city of Derby. The parish covers an area of around 7 square miles and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering stunning views of the Peak District National Park.

Fenny Bentley is a small, rural community with a population of around 300 residents. The parish is characterized by its charming stone cottages and traditional English village atmosphere. The local economy primarily relies on agriculture and tourism, with several farms and bed and breakfast accommodations in the area.

The parish church, St. Edmund's, is a prominent landmark in Fenny Bentley. Built in the 12th century, it features a Norman tower and a beautiful stained glass window. The church holds regular services and is also a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Fenny Bentley is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links and public transportation options. The area is popular with hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts, as it provides easy access to the scenic trails and landscapes of the Peak District. Additionally, the village is home to a primary school and a community hall, which hosts various activities and events throughout the year.

Overall, Fenny Bentley offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a quintessential English countryside experience.

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Bridge over Spend Lane north of Ashbourne This carries the Tissington Trail, along the former railway line
Bridge over Spend Lane north of Ashbourne
This carries the Tissington Trail, along the former railway line
Spend Lane west of Sandybrook Hall Crossing the shallow valley of a small stream
Spend Lane west of Sandybrook Hall
Crossing the shallow valley of a small stream
Misty morning A misty view over fields at Thorpe.
Misty morning
A misty view over fields at Thorpe.
Fields beside the Tissington Trail Early morning mist still hanging in the valley.
Fields beside the Tissington Trail
Early morning mist still hanging in the valley.
Tissington Trail footbridge Crossing the A515 on the old railway line heading to Tissington Village.
Tissington Trail footbridge
Crossing the A515 on the old railway line heading to Tissington Village.
Picnic tables by the Tissington Trail At the Thorpe station cat park.
Picnic tables by the Tissington Trail
At the Thorpe station cat park.
Bridge over Tissington Trail
Bridge over Tissington Trail
Coach and Horses, Fenny Bentley Pub <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.coachandhorsesfennybentley.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.coachandhorsesfennybentley.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> on the eastern side of the A515 to the south of the village
Coach and Horses, Fenny Bentley
Pub LinkExternal link on the eastern side of the A515 to the south of the village
Spend Lane, Thorpe Illuminated by a burst of winter afternoon sunshine, Spend Lane is very narrow as it heads north from the Old Dog pub. It eventually turns into Gag Lane and emerges on the A515 south of Alsop en le Dale.
Spend Lane, Thorpe
Illuminated by a burst of winter afternoon sunshine, Spend Lane is very narrow as it heads north from the Old Dog pub. It eventually turns into Gag Lane and emerges on the A515 south of Alsop en le Dale.
The Old Dog, Thorpe Until 2012 this pub was called the Dog & Partridge; contemporary reviews suggest it was a rather miserable grimy place. After a two year refurbishment it opened in its new guise and, if this Saturday lunchtime was typical, it is now a thriving establishment. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2032714">SK1650 : The Dog & Partridge</a> for a view of it as the Dog & Partridge; note that the rendering has been completely removed.
The Old Dog, Thorpe
Until 2012 this pub was called the Dog & Partridge; contemporary reviews suggest it was a rather miserable grimy place. After a two year refurbishment it opened in its new guise and, if this Saturday lunchtime was typical, it is now a thriving establishment. See SK1650 : The Dog & Partridge for a view of it as the Dog & Partridge; note that the rendering has been completely removed.
Dovedale Garage, Thorpe This is a curious establishment, combining a country garage with a restored and fully working cinema organ. The organ came from the ABC cinema at Derby and regular concerts have been given here since 1999. The fuel prices shown are probably not correct - at the time unleaded petrol was generally available for about £1-55 per litre in urban areas.
Dovedale Garage, Thorpe
This is a curious establishment, combining a country garage with a restored and fully working cinema organ. The organ came from the ABC cinema at Derby and regular concerts have been given here since 1999. The fuel prices shown are probably not correct - at the time unleaded petrol was generally available for about £1-55 per litre in urban areas.
Descending past The Priory
Descending past The Priory
Landscape above Bentley Brook at Woodeaves Mill
Landscape above Bentley Brook at Woodeaves Mill
Looking over Ravenscliff and the valley of the Bentley Brook
Looking over Ravenscliff and the valley of the Bentley Brook
Secluded corner
Secluded corner
Narlows Lane car park On the outskirts of Thorpe village in the south of the Peak District National Park.
Narlows Lane car park
On the outskirts of Thorpe village in the south of the Peak District National Park.
"There's Life in the Old Dog Yet" This is the Dog & Partridge public house which closed in 2012, it was undergoing extensive renovation.
"There's Life in the Old Dog Yet"
This is the Dog & Partridge public house which closed in 2012, it was undergoing extensive renovation.
The Tissington Trail crossing the A515 The Tissington Trail is a bridleway and cycleway, it opened in 1971 and is part of the National Cycle Network, it runs for 13 miles (21 km) from Parsley Hay in the north to Ashbourne in the south. It follows part of the trackbed of the former railway line connecting Ashbourne to Buxton.
The Tissington Trail crossing the A515
The Tissington Trail is a bridleway and cycleway, it opened in 1971 and is part of the National Cycle Network, it runs for 13 miles (21 km) from Parsley Hay in the north to Ashbourne in the south. It follows part of the trackbed of the former railway line connecting Ashbourne to Buxton.
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Fenny Bentley is located at Grid Ref: SK1749 (Lat: 53.043513, Lng: -1.733155)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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Located within 500m of 53.043513,-1.733155
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Bentley Brook Inn
Addr City: Ashbourne
Addr Postcode: DE6 1LF
Addr Street: Bradbourne Road
Addr Village: Fenny Bentley
Beer Garden: yes
Car Park: yes
Fhrs Id: 1626306
Food: yes
Opening Hours Food: All Day
Outdoor Seating: yes
Real Ale: Marston's Pedigree, 1 or 2 other local beers
Source Opening Hours Food: Sign
Website: https://www.bentleybrookinn.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 53.0443151/-1.7370723
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Mapillary: 544409940219781
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: DE6 889
Survey Date: 2021-07-17
Lat/Long: 53.0421367/-1.7366747
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Ele: 153.6953125
Lat/Long: 53.0466863/-1.7333602
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Millfields Bed and Breakfast
Source: survey
Tourism: guest_house
Website: http://www.millfieldsbandb.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 53.0420942/-1.7368379
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Ele: 140.0000000
Lat/Long: 53.0439643/-1.7373652
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Ele: 140.0000000
Lat/Long: 53.0439627/-1.7373498
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Ele: 141.0000000
Lat/Long: 53.0439577/-1.7373239
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Ele: 141.0000000
Lat/Long: 53.0439535/-1.7373007
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Ele: 145.0000000
Lat/Long: 53.0439946/-1.7371933
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Ele: 155.0000000
Lat/Long: 53.0446619/-1.7362104
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Barrier: cattle_grid
Ele: 158.0000000
Lat/Long: 53.0446971/-1.7359685
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 53.0447817/-1.7364303
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Historic: milestone
Source: NLS - OS 1:25k 1st Series 1937-61
Lat/Long: 53.0439439/-1.7377086
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Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.0412922/-1.7267375
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Barrier: stile
Fixme: location of stile reletive to field boundary needs survey. Previously path drawn on south side of fence but it is on the North side at the East End with a marked PROW gate in the hedge
Source: personal observation
Lat/Long: 53.0418398/-1.7363396
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Direction: W
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.0409365/-1.7272179
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