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About Hartington

Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings. Amongst these is the parish church of St.Giles which stands above the market square surrounded by ancient graves and tombstones.

The village has a pleasant atmosphere, in the summer months it is a "hot spot" for tourists and walkers as there is access from the village to many of the upper Dove's most beautiful regions, including the beautiful Beresford Dale. It has a few souvenir shops and friendly cafe's.

Hartington Hall is a lovely manor house of the Tudor era, it was built by Robert Bateman in 1611, and local legend tells that Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed at the manor in 1745. The house is beautifully gabled, with fine oak panelling to the interior, it is now an atmospheric youth hostel.

The village celebrates the life of Charles Cotton who was born at nearby Beresford Hall, the village pub is names after him. Charles Cotton, together with his friend Isaac Walton, wrote "The Complete Angler" it was Cotton who introduced Walton to the delights of the Peak District, particularly the beautiful River Dove.

In the village square is a shop selling Stilton cheese, this is made in a factory located at the edge of the village. Also, a little way out of the village visitors can find what remains of the old Hartington railway station. This is now a pleasant picnic area, with visitor facilities, and a small information centre in what was formerly the signal box. The rail track forms part of the Tissington Trail, used by both cyclists and walkers.

The village is a prosperous place, as evidenced by the many picturesque properties dotted around. The surrounding landscape is home to a few scattered farms, this is less open than in medieval times and is criss-crossed by stone walls affording protection to sheep and cattle from the perilous winds known to wreak havoc across the wild hills and valleys of the Peak countryside.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Hartington

Long Dale	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Thor's Cave	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Lathkill Dale	(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Dovedale	(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Magpie Mine	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Tissington Hall	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Ilam Park	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Robin Hood's Stride	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Thorpe Cloud	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Haddon Hall	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Chee Dale	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Monsal Head	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Chee Tor	(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Monk's Dale	(8.5 miles, 13.8 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Hartington

Milldale, in the county of Derbyshire (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction S)
Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park.
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Ilam, in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)
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Winster, in the county of Derbyshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction E)
Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm.
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Ashford in the Water, in the county of Derbyshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE)
The village was a centre for candle making, noted for lead mining and made famous by the discovery of Ashford marble which was first quarried by Henry Watson in 1748.
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Bakewell, in the county of Derbyshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)
Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth.
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Buxton, in the county of Derbyshire (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction NW)
This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park.
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Middleton by Wirksworth, in the county of Derbyshire (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)
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Tideswell, in the county of Derbyshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)
Tideswell is famous for its superb, large church, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak".
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Edensor, in the county of Derbyshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)
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Matlock Bath, in the county of Derbyshire (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction E)
Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England.
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Froghall, in the county of Staffordshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SW)
Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife.
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Baslow, in the county of Derbyshire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction NE)
Set amidst the stark loneliness of the High Peak the village of Baslow is surrounded by some of the finest historic properties to be found in Derbyshire.
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Rudyard, in the county of Staffordshire (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction W)
A pretty village with a delightful cluster of cottages and houses with lovely gardens, bordered by woods at the south end of the picturesque Rudyard Reservoir.
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Eyam, in the county of Derbyshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NE)
Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale.
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Alton, in the county of Staffordshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S)
The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle.
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Nearby travel help

Buxton Station	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
Matlock Station	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 28	(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 29	(20.2 miles, 32.6 km, direction E)
Manchester Airport	(24.5 miles, 39.3 km, direction NW)
Sheffield City Airport	(24.8 miles, 40.0 km, direction NE)
Hartington to London	(133.3 miles, 214.5 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Hartington

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Hartington center
The Crewe And Harpur Arms	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW)
Peveril Of The Peak	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S)
The Dog & Partridge Country Inn	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)
East Lodge Country House Hotel	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE)
Whitworth Park Hotel	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E)
The Beresford Arms Hotel	(9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)
Old Hall Hotel	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)
The Portland Hotel	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW)
Best Western Lee Wood Hotel	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, Ashbourne	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction S)
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