Walking the Cromford & High Peak Railway

Walking the Cromford & High Peak Railway

Above: A view of the track down the incline into Whaley Bridge. Bill says “This is now a nice picnic area”. Bill Reid writes: Thanks for the great videos and information on the Goyt Valey and the C&HPR. I have used your Walk no.12 to find my way along...
Fishing the Goyt at Taxal

Fishing the Goyt at Taxal

Above: This photo of the Goyt at Taxal was taken from the small wooden footbridge next to the ford. For many years an ancient packhorse bridge spanned the river here. It was washed away in a flood. But I’m not sure when. John Sutcliffe writes: I was very...
Locating Errwood Farm

Locating Errwood Farm

Sarah Dugdale writes: I was looking at your website and I believe I have some old photos of the area. My Grandparents were living in the area before the war and were re-located to Whaley Bridge. The whole story is a muddle in my head as my dad who could have helped...

The Carter family

Michael Mitchell writes: My 2x great grandmother was Elizabeth Carter and was born at Errwood Hall 18 Jun 1862. Her father was John Carter who was a butler at the hall in the 1850s. In the 1860 census he is listed as a retired butler, but still living on the property....
Goyt Valley maps

Goyt Valley maps

Rob Stephen writes: I was looking at your videos of your walks and I must say that I am really impressed with your website. But I think to make your website better you could add a detailed map of all the Goyt Valley walks and paths so it is easier to plan where you...
‘Fantastic’ walks

‘Fantastic’ walks

Alex Evans writes: I’ve just come across your website and what a pleasure. I was originally looking for some pictures of when the resovoir is low so you can see the remains of the village but then I got distracted (pleasantly) by your website. I have spent many an...
Paul Mason

Paul Mason

Paul Mason writes: Firstly, what a great job you’ve done with this site – lovely to see. I’m the son of the late Winefred and John Mason who built and ran the ‘Dish & Spoon Cafe’, just past the ‘Cat & Fiddle’ pub (photo above). My...
Brenda Hewitt

Brenda Hewitt

Paul Mellor writes: I’ve just been watching your Errwood Hall & family graves walk video on YouTube and thought you might be interested to know that my mother, Brenda, is one of the daughters of Jack Hewitt who you mention in the video. She has just recently...
Goyt Valley Romance book

Goyt Valley Romance book

Susan George writes: Could you please send details of how I can purchase a copy of the Goyt Valley Romance book? Your web site is fascinating. The Goyt Valley is my favourite place to walk in. It creates a wonderful atmosphere at any time of the year and I always...