In the Derbyshire Dales, Handley is two miles from Clay Cross and has a shop and three pubs. Three miles west is the village of Ashover. In the Amber Valley and close to Matlock, this location offers a golf course and several pubs. Matlock also offers fine eateries, shops and a museum. The town centre has Leys Hall Park, a place for bowls, tennis and boating. Gulliver’s Kingdom, Matlock Gorge and The High Peak Cycle Trail are close by, making this a wonderful area.