Overview
- Set in the Hope Valley of the Peak District, the village sits roughly 30 miles from Manchester and serves as a popular base for walkers.
- Charlotte Brontë’s 1845 visit is widely believed to have inspired settings and characters in Jane Eyre, adding literary appeal for visitors.
- The Bank House features an après‑ski style outdoor area with fires under a tipi, with recent TripAdvisor praise, alongside pubs such as the Millstone Country Inn, The George, The Fox House and The Plough Inn.
- A 100ft heated outdoor lido dating to the 1930s remains a family draw, with swimmers lauding friendly staff and steam‑topped morning sessions in reviews.
- Local routes include the 2.9‑mile Hathersage Stepping Stones loop, the 30–45 minute Fairy Woods walk and the 2.9‑mile Derwent Valley path, plus a short drive to Win Hill from the Heatherdene car park.