Alkmonton

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General view of a square KM of pasture This whole square SK1939 is rolling traditional and improved pasture with a long established hedge pattern. There are no roads, tracks or buildings of any nature. There are a number of small brooks and neglected cattle drinking ponds. There were a few beef cattle or young dairy cattle grazing in one field (warm day late April 2007), and a white horse in another. Other than that the area is strangely lifeless and not as inviting as it seems at first instance. The whole square is well criss-crossed with public footpaths, but these are poorly marked and obstructed in places. Many of the fields are used, or have been used, by horse cross-country events. The jumps in the hedging appear to be recently maintained. The central feature, Bog Plantation, mixed woodland, is not crossed by a public right of way. This is not the easiest square to photograph, but it was the nearest un-photographed one to my home for my first submission.
Photo by Nigel Aspdin (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
General view of a square KM of pasture This whole square SK1939 is rolling traditional and improved pasture with a long established hedge pattern. There are no roads, tracks or buildings of any nature. There are a number of small brooks and neglected cattle drinking ponds. There were a few beef cattle or young dairy cattle grazing in one field (warm day late April 2007), and a white horse in another. Other than that the area is strangely lifeless and not as inviting as it seems at first instance. The whole square is well criss-crossed with public footpaths, but these are poorly marked and obstructed in places. Many of the fields are used, or have been used, by horse cross-country events. The jumps in the hedging appear to be recently maintained. The central feature, Bog Plantation, mixed woodland, is not crossed by a public right of way. This is not the easiest square to photograph, but it was the nearest un-photographed one to my home for my first submission.
Photo by Nigel Aspdin (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The site of en:Hungry Bentley village
General view of a square KM of pasture This whole square SK1939 is rolling traditional and improved pasture with a long established hedge pattern. There are no roads, tracks or buildings of any nature. There are a number of small brooks and neglected cattle drinking ponds. There were a few beef cattle or young dairy cattle grazing in one field (warm day late April 2007), and a white horse in another. Other than that the area is strangely lifeless and not as inviting as it seems at first instance. The whole square is well criss-crossed with public footpaths, but these are poorly marked and obstructed in places. Many of the fields are used, or have been used, by horse cross-country events. The jumps in the hedging appear to be recently maintained. The central feature, Bog Plantation, mixed woodland, is not crossed by a public right of way. This is not the easiest square to photograph, but it was the nearest un-photographed one to my home for my first submission.
Photo by Nigel Aspdin (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Maize and tree Looking southeast towards the Trent Valley
Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection

4 out of 5
Etwall Road Derby England
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The price is €61 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
€61
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great rooms, great staff but unfortunately the breakfast let it down. It was cold.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
B&B HOTEL Derby

B&B HOTEL Derby

4 out of 5
Locomotive Way Derby England
The price is €59 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
€59
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Rooms are clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

B&B HOTEL Derby
Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport

4 out of 5
Herald Way, Pegasus Business Park Derby England
The price is €82 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€82
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport
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Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (460 reviews)
There was no hot water on the first night when we checked in at 9 p.m. The place warmed up quickly, but after a rainy day at CBeebies Land, we couldn’t take a shower. Thankfully, everything worked fine for the next two days.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Ashbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
The Stay Company Friar Gate

The Stay Company Friar Gate

4 out of 5
62 - 64 Friar Gate Derby England
Stay at this apartment in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and housekeeping. Popular attractions Pickford's House Museum and Kedleston Hall are located ...
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Popular places to visit

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Dovedale National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Dovedale National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Ashbourne. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Dovedale National Nature Reserve
Carsington water

Carsington Water

Explore the great outdoors at Carsington Water and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Ashbourne. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Carsington Water
Remains of one of the Saxon crosses in the graveyard of the Church of the Holy Cross, in Ilam, Derbyshire. The church dates from Saxon era although it was considerably rebuilt in Norman and early English times. St. Bertram is buried here.

Ilam Park

Enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore Ilam Park, a lovely green space in Ashbourne. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Ilam Park
Beautiful old hall superb decoration and lovely day out. Well worthwhile a visit

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood

Explore the campus of Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood during your travels in Sudbury. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood

Tissington Hall

Learn about the local history of Tissington with a stop at Tissington Hall. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Tissington Hall

Wild Park Derbyshire

You can take time to visit Wild Park Derbyshire during your travels to Mercaston. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Wild Park Derbyshire

Things to do

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

€63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

€143
per adult
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District
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Derby Cathedral showing night scenes, a city and heritage architecture

Derby

Bargain hunting in the second hand and Antique shops of Ashbourne followed by a lovely meal at the Deli.

Ashbourne