Cressbrook & Litton Flyfishers’ Club is the custodian of eleven miles of premium river fly fishing on the Derbyshire Wye. The Club maintains and protects the river. Extending from Blackwell, just below Buxton, to Ashford in the Water, the river is a haven for wild brown and rainbow trout and its lower beats have a […]
Litton Mill is in one of the most scenic locations on the River Wye. Enjoy the view of the river rushing by from the lounge room windows of the apartment (see video) Or wander around the Mill and experience the beautiful scenery.
The Red Lion Inn is located in Church Lane, Litton (SK17 8QU). Nestled on the green in this picturesque village, The Red Lion is one of a very few unspoilt traditional Peak District pubs. This historic inn combines character and quality in a way that is rare in modern pubs. The Red Lion first became
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This is a walk that starts and finishes in the Buxton Pavilion Gardens. It goes to Solomon’s Tower (on Grin Low) where there are spectacular views, then via the wooded Country Park to Poole’s Cavern, then returns via a walk along the River Wye. It passes a number of magnificent Victorian and Georgian buildings in
Bakewell is a market town at the end of the Monsal Trail. You can walk (2 hours) or ride there via the Monsal Trail from Six Litton Mill – or you can drive in around 20 minutes. It is a very popular tourist town, and also has a lot of significance and authenticity both historically
Cressbrool Mill is located very near Litton Mill – you can reach it on foot either via the Monsal Trail or via the riverside walk. Cresbrook Mill is still the major building in the village of Cressbrook though now it has been converted into apartments. The original mill was built by Sir Richard Arkwright in
Eyam is a small village located 7 miles from Six Litton Mill. The village has an interesting history from the time of the Bubonic Plague (“Black Death”) in England, which is poignant to remember in 2020. In 1665 a tailor from Eyam ordered a box of materials relating to his trade from London, that he
Chatsworth House is a stately home in the Derbyshire Dales 3.5 miles north-east of Bakewell, and 13 miles (25 minutes) from Six Litton Mill (via A6, A6020, and B6048). The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549. Standing on the east bank of the River Derwent,
This is one of the most scenic and remote dales in the Peak District. It is located on the River Wye, just downstream from Litton Mill. It had been hidden from general view since the closure of the railway in 1968, until the Monsal Trail was opened. You can reach Water-cum-Jolly from Litton Mill. Just
Tideswell is very close to Litton Mill. Take the Litton Mill Road and turn right on the B6049 at Millers Dale – Tideswell is just a couple of miles along the road. It is located just off the A623 and six miles from Buxton. The town is one of the most ancient settlements in the