Millstone Country Inn, Hathersage, Derbyshire is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park.

From its setting in the wild beauty of the Peak Park, the Millstone affords panoramic views across the unspoiled Hope Valley.

Yet the city of Sheffield is a mere 15 minutes drive away, with Ladybower, Derwent and Howden reservoirs (of Dambuster fame), Chatsworth House and the Blue John Mines all within easy reach.

The Hope Vallley is justifiably one of the most popular tourist locations in the Peak District National Park.

At the head of the valley lies Castleton, and the area around here has numerous caverns and deep valleys (or 'dales') carved out of the local limestone rock. The caverns are a famous and popular visitor attraction.

On the north side of Hope Valley there is a ridge of low hills including Mam Tor, Back Tor and Lose Hill, which are also excellent places for a walk, and beyond this lies Edale - the starting point of the Pennine Way - and Kinder Scout, which is one of the finest of the gritstone moorlands for which the Peak District is famous.

Other fine areas for walks are Bleaklow, Stanage Edge the Derwent Valley and the Goyt Valley - all within easy reach of Hathersage.

There are many historic houses within easy reach and which are well worth a visit. These include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Lyme Hall and Park and Hardwick Hall.

Other historic places include the famous Stone Age henge of Arbor Low and the Plague village of Eyam.

If you want a round of golf, then Sickleholme Golf Course is just a few minutes drive from the Millstone Inn and offers an excellent 18 holes. Alternatively, if you are a fisherman, then some fine trout fishing is available at Ladybower Reservoir, about 10 minutes drive from the Millstone Inn.

If you prefer Theme Parks then Alton Towers is a little over an hour away by car, and the many attractions of the Matlock area (such as the Heights of Abraham) are closer still.

The Peak District is also a wonderful area for many other activities, such as cycling, rock-climbing, pot-holing and hang-gliding.

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