Our drawing of the route — the shape of the walk, not a navigation aid. Carry OS Explorer on the hill. Off-lead information here is what walkers reported or what signage allows — never our advice. Whether and when a dog is off the lead is the owner’s decision and legal responsibility; keep dogs under control near livestock and follow signs on the day.
Five and a half miles there and back on a level old railway, two and a half hours at an easy pace, with cuttings, embankments and long views over the limestone plateau. It starts from the Tissington Trail car park at the old station, pay-and-display, a two-minute walk from the village green and duck pond; a second car park at Alsop en le Dale lets you shorten it. The surface is smooth and traffic-free, which suits stiff old joints and buggies alike, dogs need only close control rather than a lead, but livestock graze right up to the fence line in places and there is no water on the trail, so carry a bottle and a bowl.
This picture-postcard cottage is great for couples small families and friends wanting a break away with a wealth of amenities within 250 metres. It has coaching inns cafes delicatessens a gift shop antique shops and a cheese shop so you are spoilt for choice! The High Peak and Tissington Trail are both within 3 miles and offer cycle hire. Carsington Water is perfect for sailing and water sports and is situated 15 miles away. Chatsworth (15 miles) the medieval Haddon Hall (12 miles) and Alton Towers (15 miles) are well worth a visit. Buxton renowned for its Opera House and Pavilion Gardens is 11 miles away. Some of the best walks in Derbyshire can be found to pass through the village so don t forget your walking boots. The spacious lounge has many charming features such as an imposing inglenook fireplace and original stone mullion windows and beams. There is a TV and plenty of comfy seating to relax in after a day hiking the hills. The kitchen/diner is well-equipped with all you need to rustle up a meal during your stay and a nearby dining table for that special celebration meal. There are three bedrooms upstairs all of which have their own en-suites and are complimented with traditional furniture and pretty soft furnishings. In front of the cottage is a small but pleasant traditional cottage garden with some outside seating from where you can watch the world go by. In the shared courtyard behind there is a patio area with seating for up to six. Also in the courtyard there are shared laundry facilities along with a shared games room with games compendium of table football mini pool air hockey and table tennis and a Smart TV. This property has a private water supply. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 super king zip and link bed (which can be made into twin beds on request), 1 double and 1 twin. 3 bathrooms 1 en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 2 en suite shower rooms with WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Nespresso vertuo coffee machine. Shared utility area with another washing machine and tumble dryer. Travel cot and highchair available. Open fireplace (some logs provided, plus local supplies in the village). TV in the lounge with box to access some Smart Apps including Netflix. Bluetooth speaker. Shared games room with table compendium of table football, pool, air hockey and ping pong & Smart TV. Seating to the front of the cottage within the shared courtyard. Parking for 2 cars in front of the property. Bike storage available. Pub and shop within 50 metres. Private water supply. Dogs are very welcome but in the downstairs of the property only please.
Overfield Farm is a place to stay in Tissington. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.
Thirteen miles of the old Ashbourne to Buxton line, running from Ashbourne up to Parsley Hay where it joins the High Peak Trail. The surface is level compacted stone the whole way, with accessible car parks, picnic sites and toilets, which makes it the kindest long walk in the county for an arthritic dog. Tissington's old station yard is the best mid-point start; dogs need close control where the trail runs between grazing fields.
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