Pictures of Thorpe Cloud
in the town of Thorpe, in the county of Derbyshire
About Thorpe Cloud
Overshadowing the picturesque village of Thorpe is the 1,000 ft high limestone hill called "Thorpe Cloud", which with Bunster Hill stands sentinel either side of the entrance to Dovedale. Out of interest the word "cloud" has its roots in the old English word - "clud" meaning large rock or hill. A pity really - as "Thorpe Cloud" sounds as if it should have a more romantic meaning than "The hill by the Danish farm"! This aside - the views from the top of Thorpe Cloud are spectacular - and it's not difficult to climb - just a 20 minute walk from the entrance of Dove Dale.
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Recommended attractions near Thorpe Cloud
| Ilam Park | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) | Pictures |
| Dovedale | (1.1 miles, 1.7 km) | Pictures |
| Tissington Hall | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Thor's Cave | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Carsington Water | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Alton Towers Theme Park | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Alton Castle | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Croxden Abbey | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Robin Hood's Stride | (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Middleton Top Engine House | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Thorpe Cloud
Ilam, in the county of Derbyshire (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
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Milldale, in the county of Derbyshire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)
Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park.
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Hartington, in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction N)
Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings.
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Alton, in the county of Staffordshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW)
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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Denstone, in the county of Staffordshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)
Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park.
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Winster, in the county of Derbyshire (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NE)
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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Froghall, in the county of Staffordshire (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W)
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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Middleton by Wirksworth, in the county of Derbyshire (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction E)
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Mugginton, in the county of Derbyshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SE)
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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Matlock Bath, in the county of Derbyshire (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction NE)
Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England.
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All towns in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Cromford Station | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE) |
| Matlock Bath Station | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE) |
| M1 Junction 28 | (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 15 | (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction W) |
| East Midlands Airport | (24.3 miles, 39.1 km, direction SE) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction NE) |
| Thorpe Cloud to London | (127.8 miles, 205.7 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Thorpe Cloud
| Hotel Name |
| Peveril Of The Peak | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) |
| The Dog & Partridge Country Inn | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction SW) |
| The Beresford Arms Hotel | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE) |
| Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, Ashbourne | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) |
| The Crewe And Harpur Arms | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction NW) |
| New Bath Hotel | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE) |
| Dannah Farm Country House | (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E) |
| Whitworth Park Hotel | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NE) |
| The Cromwell Hotel | (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction NE) |
| East Lodge Country House Hotel | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NE) |
| All of our hotels are available to book online & with special discounts |
