Surrounding Area

Upon the 515

Once a Roman road, the A515 stretches from Buxton to Ashbourne through the rolling hills of the Peak District. Our pub, once a hostelry for tired travellers, lies directly on the road, closeby to the villages of Hurdlow, Flagg and Monyash. Our location offers the perfect base for exploring the quaint and historical towns and villages of the Peaks.

Close-By Villages

​Monyash

Monyash is a quiet limestone village about 1.5 miles from The Royal Oak. It is a great location for walking, with the Limestone way passing through the village and great access to Lathkill Dale.

​Flagg

Flagg is predominantly a farming village, concentrating on all aspects of agriculture. It is actually best known throughout the United Kingdom for the point-to-point races that were held annually on Easter Tuesday by the High Peak Hunt.

​Longnor

Longnor is a village of stone houses and narrow streets, during the 18th and 19th century it was a busy market town and it's original cobbled market place and market hall still stand. It is a great starting point for many walks and hikes.

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Buxton

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A 15 minute drive from the 'Bulli' will bring you to the historic spa town of Buxton. A lovely town with lots of character, beautiful Georgian & Victorian architecture and bustling town centre, it is definitely a must-visit when staying in the Peak District.

Things to do:

  • Pavilion Gardens

Bakewell

A 15 minute drive East will take you to the beautiful town of Bakewell. Perched upon the river Wye, it is famous for it's quaint cottages and shops, large Monday market and of course the well known sweet treat.

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Ashbourne

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A bit further afield, about a 25 minute drive, you will find the lovely market town of Ashbourne. Steeped in history with it's cobbled streets and over 200 listed buildings, it is a great town to explore.

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Leek

A similar distance away as Ashbourne, Leek is a former textile town with historical links to the arts and crafts movement. Now-a-days it is a bustling town with a busy town centre, large array of shops and the perfect location for exploring the outdoors.

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Matlock & Matlock Bath

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Matlock is an attractive former spa town with great shops and a fabulous park and boating lake. Just a mile and a half South you will come to Matlock Bath, known as the 'seaside of Derbyshire' it is one of Britains first tourist destinations and maintains that quirky holiday atmosphere today.

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Nearby Cities

More of a city lover? Manchester and Sheffield are around an hour away by car and can also be accessed by great train and bus links.

​Manchester

Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. It is a great mix of modern and traditional architecture with a bustling and exciting atmosphere. With amazing museums, theatres, shops, restaurants & bars and other attractions you will never be stuck with nothing to do.

​Sheffield

Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, known for it's history in the steel industry. It is quite a small city with a friendly town-like feel. It's a very green city with plenty of parks and green spaces to explore.


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