Latest Images by Sam Styles http://www.geograph.org.uk/ 2009-11-10T06:55:54GMT text/html 2005-05-11T18:57:02GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 54.226061 -4.693703 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8930 Peel is the ancient capital of the Isle of Man. It is also the islands only city because it has the current cathedral for the diocese of Sodor and Man - St Germans - which is situated opposite the town hall. The original cathedral is situated in the castle on St Patricks Isle shown in the photo. text/html 2005-05-03T18:33:29GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 52.924609 -1.443650 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6910 Chaddesden Cemetery is very large and some of the graves are quite old. This is a quiet part of the cemetery away from the busy part and its almost forgotten even though thousands drive right past it on the A52 every day. text/html 2005-05-03T18:27:36GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 52.951901 -1.517720 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6909 This area is very flat on the approach towards Kedleston to the west. It is quite spectacular in the evening sun when the fields are full of crops. There are many footpaths around here with Kedleston Hall a popular attraction text/html 2005-05-03T18:22:58GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 56.254143 -3.204018 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6908 Looked after by the National Trust for Scotland, the Royal Palace of Falkland is almost French to look and has its roots way back in history - King James II adopted it as his royal home. It has some fantastic gardens and is well worth a visit, as is Falkland and the surrounding area. text/html 2005-05-03T18:14:41GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 54.062737 -4.759533 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6906 This hut circle is balancing on the edge of the cliff almost ready to be swept away in the next rock fall. It is situated next to the Chasms, a popular walk to a high cliffs where there are cracks which go down into the rock, interesting visit. text/html 2005-05-03T13:34:43GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.104884 -1.560822 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6875 Cromford as viewed from Black Rock, you get a really good view of the valley from here. Cromford is located just off the A6 which runs northward through the valley. Matlock is visible in the distance. Cromford is home to the Cromford canal, Arckwrights Mill (with shops and cafe) and Massons Mill (now a designer outlet) - the chimney of which is just visible in the valley. text/html 2005-05-03T13:28:34GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.101343 -1.575793 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6874 Shown here from the top of Black Rock, Dene Quarry occupies most of the grid square. There are walks near the quarry with information boards about the quarry's history. It produces crushed limestone for use on roads and in concrete. text/html 2005-05-03T13:21:25GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.095895 -1.560913 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6873 Black Rock is an imposing rock formation over looking Cromford and the Matlock valleys and is popular with climbers. Its set in its own reserve with many walks and is located right next to the High Peak trail. The views from the top are impressive. The area of scree shown in the image is mine waste as lead mining used to take place here. text/html 2005-05-03T13:13:04GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.159156 -1.664957 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6872 This small Tor is known as Robin Hoods Stride and is another of the many features in this grid square. This is taken from the footpath leading from the road in the valley (B5056) to this Tor and Cratcliffe Tor. text/html 2005-05-03T13:10:55GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.159113 -1.650002 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6871 This area is mainly open farmland with a few small coppices and is shown here from Cratcliffe Tor. Cratcliffe is renowned for good climbing and there are many walks in the area. Just below the Tor is the hermits cave with crucifix carving thought to be inhabited in medieval times. text/html 2005-05-03T13:07:21GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.150168 -1.665027 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6870 From the footpath leading from the road north towards Cratcliffe and Robin hoods stride, looking into grid square SK2261. text/html 2005-05-03T13:05:13GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.159156 -1.664957 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6869 This is the footpath which leads from the road up towards the two tors known as Robin Hood's Stride and Cratcliffe. There is great walking country in the area and features such as a stone circle and a hermits cave which is thought to have been inhabited in medieval times and features a large carving of a crucifix. Cratcliffe Tor can be seen in the distance, Robin Hood's Stride is to the left behind the trees. text/html 2005-04-30T18:01:43GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.698040 -2.463425 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6338 Darwen is a small town in Lancashire which owes much of its buildings and architecture to the industrial revolution. This is the main square in front of the market hall in the centre of Darwen. text/html 2005-04-30T17:38:31GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.689052 -2.463326 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6334 Built in the mid 1800s by Eccles Shorrock, India Mills is one of the most interesting mill buildings in Darwen. Its grand chimney dominates the local skyline. text/html 2005-04-30T17:28:59GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/227 Sam Styles 53.688950 -2.489068 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6331 The tower above Darwen was built around 1898 for Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee celebrations. It is a major landmark of the area and commands fantastic views of the surrounding area, even as far away as Blackpool. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee_Tower