Industrial Archaeology on the High Peak Trail - Minninglow Limekiln and Brick kiln

Join one of our guided tours and discover the fascinating industrial heritage hidden just off the High Peak Trail near Minninglow. Led by knowledgeable Peak District National Park heritage volunteers, you'll learn about the history and significance of a historic limekiln and brick kiln, as well as the challenges involved in conserving these important structures for future generations.

The limekiln was restored in 2023 thanks to funding from Defra's Farming in Protected Landscapes programme.

This event is part of the People of the Peak project, made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. The project is delivered by the Peak District National Park Authority and the Peak District National Park Foundation, helping to conserve, celebrate and share the Peak District's rich cultural heritage.

Drop in any time between 10.30am and 3.00pm on Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 September. Tours are free and no booking is required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Parking is available at Minninglow Car Park, Mouldridge Lane. Please note that TOURS START AT THE LIMEKILN, not the car park.
Allow approximately 20 minutes (1 mile) to walk east along the High Peak Trail from the car park to the tour starting point.
Limekiln location: NGR SK 20570 57375

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

Tours running between 10:30 and 3:00pm

Sunday 13 September:

Tours running between 10:30 and 3:00pm

Location & directions

Minninglow Car Park, Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2PN

Directions:

Park in Minninglow Car Park on Mouldridge Lane and then WALK ALONG THE HIGH PEAK TRAIL to the START OF THE TOURS AT MINNINGLOW LIMEKILN where our volunteers will meet you. There is a charge for parking in this PDNPA car park. See here for details: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/parking/parking-locations

Contact on day:

Catherine Parker Heath

Telephone number:

+447970237129

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is wheelchair access along the High Peak Trail from Minninglow Car Park, and the limekiln and brick kiln can be seen, for the most part, from the trail. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access into the field nor down to the front of the limekiln or down to the brick kiln.

Additional information

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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