Creswell Crags (or Cresswell Craggs)

North Derbyshire nr Worksop (A57). Creswell Crags (often misspelled as Cresswell Craggs) is a limestone gorge with lots of caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago.

The base of the gorge contains a small lake with a well maintained path circling the water, with loads of wild flowers to look at & photograph. There's also a visitor center in nearby woodland.

Links to Days Out in Derbyshire - The Peak District.

Derwent Valley - North Derbyshire Derbyshire Peak District. You could very easily spend a whole day in the Derwent valley, a really lovely area at all times of year. A three reservoir network runs throughout the valley. Click here for more information and photographs of the Derwent Valley in the Peak District.

Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge North Peak District near Grindleford. Large expanse of moorland, woods and streams all within the Peak District National Park with loads of footpaths & mountain views. Click here for more info and pictures of the Longshaw Estate and Padley Gorge in the Derbyshire Peak District

Hardwick Hall North Derbyshire near Chesterfield. Hardwick Hall is one of Britain's most complete Elizabethan houses. Large areas of parklands, orchard and herb garden to explore. The country park contains rare breeds of cattle and sheep. Click here for more Photographs and info on Hardwick Hall

Calke Abbey A large Baroque mansion surrounded by 600 acres on parkland nature reserve. With beautiful walled flower and kitchen gardens. National Trust owned since 1980. More wallpapers & info about Calke Abbey and Gardens in Derbyshire

Markeaton Park Markeaton Park in Derby was originally part of the Markeaton Hall Estate. Markeaton Park has a fairly large lake and mill pond with the usual collection of tame waterfowl. There are the many formal gardens filled with various colorful flowers around a small fountain. Click here for lots more photos and info about Markeaton Park

Carsington Water (Reservoir) Carsington Water is a very large reservoir located between Matlock and Ashbourne in Derbyshire. A fairly new reservoir finished in the 1990's. Click here for more wallpapers and tourist info about Carsington Water in Derbyshire.

Dovedale Valley A beautiful valley carved by the River Dove in the South of the Peak District. With lots of footpaths along the riverside and up the surrounding hills. More Wallpapers and info about Dovedale in Derbyshire

Creswell Crags A limestone gorge with lots of caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. More wallpapers & info about Creswell Craggs in Derbyshire

Other places of interest in Derbyshire that I plan to visit.

Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives. Just 8 miles from junction 28 of the M1, Crich can also be easily accessed using the A38, the A6, the A61 and the A52. www.tramway.co.uk

The Height of Abraham is one of the Peak District’s oldest and most popular days out, with stunning countryside views. With spectacular underground caverns, stunning views and acres of beautiful woodland. In recent times however, the Heights has become rightly famous for its landmark Cable Car system which was introduced in 1984 - the first of its kind in the whole of the British Isles.