natural wonder
Dovedale
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
5 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Ashbourne works well as a base: 25 minutes from Wirksworth, 5km from Dovedale.
Ashbourne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,377, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ashbourne sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ashbourne to your route.
The Green Man & Black's Head Royal Hotel (sometimes simply the Green Man) is a public house and hotel on St John Street (the A515) in the town centre of Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The premises is known for its Grade II* listed entrance sign and its association with Royal Shrovetide Football.
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Ashbourne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0167 latitude, -1.7333 longitude.
Ashbourne has a population of approximately 8,377 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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natural wonder
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
11 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Vast natural cavern with a 10m symmetrical arched mouth gaping from a limestone crag 80m above the Manifold Valley. The scramble up is short and the view through the arch is one of the Peak District's best.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
17 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A handsome stone market town on the River Wye, home of the original Bakewell pudding and a graceful medieval bridge.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Deep mossy chasm hidden in Back Forest above the Dane Valley, 18m deep and cool even in summer. Lollards held secret services here, and scholars identify it as the Green Chapel of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
27 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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