Alkmonton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club

Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club

4 out of 5
Moor Road, Morley Derby England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$163 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$163
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Derby. Enjoy a full-service spa, a golf course and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (908 reviews)
Lovely traditional hotel , large room . Clean . Welcoming staff.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
B&B HOTEL Derby

B&B HOTEL Derby

4 out of 5
Locomotive Way Derby England
The price is AU$98 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$98
1 Mar - 2 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! (996 reviews)
Room was ok, location close to the railway station. The door lock for the room was rather annoying and hard to use, what was wrong with simple swipe cards! Temperature of the room was rather stuffy, and the temperature control did not change that.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

B&B HOTEL Derby
Leonardo Hotel Derby

Leonardo Hotel Derby

4 out of 5
King Street Derby England
The price is AU$107 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$107
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
First time here, and a single traveller for one night. Straight forward drive in from the north and parking at the hotel was, as mentioned in the hotel information, limited. The staff were helpful and dealt quickly with my check in and out. The room was clean, and had just what is needed. My room ...

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Leonardo Hotel Derby
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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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
Great place. Check in is a bit complicated and for some reason you need photo identification?

Reviewed on 2 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
We were welcomed on arrival and given a brief but thorough run through of the facilities as well as being shown the information folder (which came in very handy). The cottage itself was fantastic. Warm and cosy, with amazing views. The pool area is incredible and makes the cost of the booking feel ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
Cosy Barn in The Peak District National Park - ideal for walkers. Dog friendly .

Cosy Barn in The Peak District National Park - ideal for walkers. Dog friendly .

Alstonefield England
Stay at this holiday home in Ashbourne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Dovedale National Nature Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Claire is very welcoming and took time to message us. The barn is very cosy and has everything that we wanted for our weekend.We loved sitting in front of the wood burner after a rather soggy day at The Roaches.Definitely recommended

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Cosy Barn in The Peak District National Park - ideal for walkers. Dog friendly .
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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

Activities

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

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$108
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

AU$244
per adult
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District
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Cities near Alkmonton

Derby Cathedral showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Derby