ナイブトンでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

セント・メアリーズは、村の中心部にある歴史的な12世紀のノルマン様式の教会です。その頑丈で防御的な「戦車のような」建築で知られ、1854年に大がかりな修復が行われました。オリジナルの12世紀の塔、南側のポーチ、洗礼盤を備えています。ティシングトン・ホールのフィッツハーバート家と関連のあるこの教会は、村の有名で古代のウェル・ドレッシングの伝統の中心です。 元の教会は1100年頃に建てられ、防御のために建てられた、低く厚い壁（約4フィート）の塔が特徴で、当時の不安定な状況を反映していたと考えられます。

Next view across conservation area down reservoir. Lots of bird life to look out for

One of the most celebrated events in the village is the annual Well Dressing festival, a unique and tradition that dates back centuries. What is Well Dressing? Well dressing is an ancient custom that involves decorating wells and springs with intricate and beautiful designs made from natural materials such as flowers, petals, leaves, and seeds. Some suggest the tradition began after Tissington escaped the Black Death, with villagers attributing their survival to the purity of their water supply. Pagan Origins: Another theory suggests the custom may have roots in pagan practices of offering thanks to the gods of wells and springs The festival usually takes place during Ascension Week, a religious observance that occurs 40 days after Easter Sunday.

One of the most celebrated events in the village is the annual Well Dressing festival, a unique and tradition that dates back centuries. What is Well Dressing? Well dressing is an ancient custom that involves decorating wells and springs with intricate and beautiful designs made from natural materials such as flowers, petals, leaves, and seeds. Some suggest the tradition began after Tissington escaped the Black Death, with villagers attributing their survival to the purity of their water supply. Pagan Origins: Another theory suggests the custom may have roots in pagan practices of offering thanks to the gods of wells and springs The festival usually takes place during Ascension Week, a religious observance that occurs 40 days after Easter Sunday.

Old railway tunnel from Tissington trail to Ashbourne town

Beautiful tunnel which is very photogenic from Ashbourne end

Tissington trail about 28 miles amazing views with cafe and toilets on the way windy in places awesome biking

Great place for a drink mid route