Hope Valley Contour Map Wall Art
The Hope Valley in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, including climbers, cyclists, potholers, hang-gliders and walkers. The Valley marks the boudary line between the wilder Dark Peak area to the North, where the jagged granite Pennines begin, and the gentler limestone White Peak area to the South.
The mixture of lush valley walks along the Derwent, steep winding climbs through the woods and craggy, blustery edges makes it a diverse landscape, with something different around every corner.
The honeypot villages of Hathersage, Hope and Castleton are well known and loved by many, filled with picturesque cafes and cosy pubs.
The Hope Valley map here is created from sheet copper, which has been oxidised (blackened) and rubbed back in places, to emphasise the hand cut layers of the landscape, and mark the locations of the villages along the engraved rivers. Each cut line follows the true contours of the area, creating a representation of the topography of the valley. Around the outside of the map are hand-stamped copper plates, indicating places of interest within the map.
If you would like to see this map in person, take a trip to Bank House in Hathersage. You’ll find it up on the wall in their stylish converted gin bar & cafe.
You can read more about this piece and Holly’s process in general in an interview from The Hope Valley Journal here.