Bubnell

Settlement in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Bubnell

River Derwent near Calver Both sides of this stretch of the river are lined by trees. There is quite a lot of white water below Calver Weir. — River Derwent near Calver Credit: Bill Boaden

Bubnell is a small village located in the district of Derbyshire, England. Situated within the Peak District National Park, it is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and scenic landscapes. Bubnell is part of the larger civil parish of Baslow and Bubnell, which also includes the neighboring village of Baslow.

With a population of around 300 residents, Bubnell maintains a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages, some of which date back several centuries, giving it a traditional English countryside feel.

One of the notable features of Bubnell is its proximity to Chatsworth House, a grand stately home and estate. Chatsworth House, which is just a short distance from the village, attracts tourists from all over the world with its stunning architecture, extensive gardens, and art collections.

Bubnell also benefits from its location within the Peak District National Park, offering residents and visitors numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Peak District landscape provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the scenic surroundings.

Despite its small size, Bubnell has a community center that hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, bringing locals together and fostering a sense of community spirit.

In summary, Bubnell is a picturesque village nestled within the beauty of the Peak District National Park. With its historic charm, proximity to Chatsworth House, and access to stunning natural landscapes, Bubnell offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors alike.

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Bubnell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.252184/-1.630598 or Grid Reference SK2472. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Derwent near Calver

Both sides of this stretch of the river are lined by trees. There is quite a lot of white water below Calver Weir.

Bill Boaden

Bridges over the River Derwent

The bridge on the left carried the old main road from Baslow before it was replaced by a new Calver Bridge. The bridge on the right is a footbridge.

Bill Boaden

Calver Methodist Church

The inscription states that this was Jubilee Primitive Methodist Chapel dating from 1860.

Bill Boaden

Lamp standard and mounting block in Calver

The lamp and its base are Grade II listed, with its listing details here: Link

. The cottage behind the hair salon is also Grade II listed.

Bill Boaden

Wellington's Monument

Now that the trees have grown up, the monument no longer has the commanding views over the Derwent valley. There are often a lot of people around it.

Bill Boaden

Blackstone Edge

The top of the edge near Wellington's Monument with a view down the Derwent valley.

Bill Boaden

Blackstone Edge

The line of Gardom's Edge is prominent on the other side of Bar Brook, with Birchen Edge above that.

Bill Boaden

Path below Blackstone Edge

Having battled through head-high ferns, this part of the path is a very pleasant descent through woodland.

Bill Boaden

Lady Wall Well

Lady Wall Well is on a corner of Bar Road, an old packhorse way to the top of Baslow Edge. "bar" is an old word for a steeply-climbing horse road. From the top of Baslow Edge, the old road continues on towards Chesterfield, for a way, before disappearing under modern tarmac.

Ian Calderwood

Derwent Aqueduct access gates and discharge well

The Derwent Aqueduct was laid to bring water from the Derwent to Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. Its line is marked by these distinctive access gates and, in this case, a discharge well. The building, in the background and in a neighbouring grid square, is a valve house.

Ian Calderwood

Former flour mill

Hodgkinson's Corn Mill became disused in the early 20th century.

Ian Calderwood

Plantation Cottage

A holiday cottage on the Chatsworth Estate

Graham Hogg

Sculpture or horse jumping fence

A permanent feature in the parkland used, I believe, when horse events take place.

Graham Hogg

An avenue of lime trees in Chatsworth Park

Graham Hogg

Wellington Monument

Probably there’s many similar photos of this monument on the site, but it's worth posting photos taken from this angle to monitor the height of trees behind over time - when I was a wee lad we could see the memorial clearly from the A619 below, and it stood proud on one side of the valley with the Nelson memorial on the other. It isn’t visible from the road now.

Colin Hoskins