Surroundings
Across the valley is Thornhill Hall, once the seat of the Eyres who were a large family of landed gentry in this part of Derbyshire.
Further up the valley are the Ladybower, Derwent and Howden dams.
Nearby are the villages of Shatton, Bradwell (well known for its ice cream), Hope, Hathersage, Eyam and Castleton, famous for its Blue John stone.
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