There is a train service to the Hope Valley from Sheffield and Manchester, Grindleford is the nearest station. The closest mainline stations are Chesterfield and Sheffield. For routes and times visit the National Rail web site. 

Foolow is served by bus (X65,X66 and X67), however the bus service to the village is fairly limited. Contact Traveline for details: 08712002233.

If travelling by public transport, please contact me if you require the number of a local taxi firm.

We do have space for outdoor cycle storage and cycles can be hired for the duration of your stay and delivered to the cottage. Visit  www.peak-tours.com for details.

Directions by car

Detailed route plans and downloadable maps are available at http://www.rac.co.uk/web/routeplanner/ , alternatively:

From M1 – Junction 29: - Follow the A617 to Chesterfield. Continue towards Baslow following the ‘Chatsworth’ (brown information) signs until you reach the second roundabout approaching Baslow. Here, take the second exit, signposted ‘Stockport’ A623 and continue on through Calver, Stoney Middleton, past the right hand turning to Eyam and up the hill. At the brow of the hill take the right hand turn to Foolow. Enter the village and Croft View Cottage is on the left, 5th house after the 30mph sign.

From M6 – Junction 16: -

Travelling with children?

Why not visit the following web sites for ideas of ways to pass time on long car journeys and to discover new travel games:-

www.raisingkids.co.uk 

If you plan to pass time in the Peak District prior to arrival at Croft View Cottage or following departure, I will be happy to suggest places to break your journey or places to eat. 

Some motorway services are "family friendly"; for locations of the "Moto" services  visit: www.moto-way.com

To ease pressure on a tightly packed car, please ask me if you would like me to buy in any bulky items such as nappies for you in advance.

Alternatively, some of the large supermarket chains do deliver to this area if you prefer to shop on-line prior to departure and arrange to have items delivered to Croft View Cottage once you have arrived.

Mrs N Carmichael,Swallow Cottage, Foolow, Derbyshire S32 5QA - 01433 630711 - njcarmichael@hotmail.co.uk