🍦 Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Tagg Lane Dairy, Monyash, Peak District
- 🍨 What to Try: Pistachio, Ferrero Rocher, Salted Caramel, Cookies & Cream
- 🅿️ Parking: DE45 1JP
- ⏰ Opening Hours: Usually 10am–5pm (varies seasonally)
- 🥛 Made From: Fresh milk from their own Jersey cows
🐄 A Little Slice of Italy… in the Peak District
Every now and then, you come across a place that makes you go, “Why isn’t this world-famous?” For us, that place is Tagg Lane Dairy… genuinely… we don’t stop going, its now a regular occurrence.
Tucked away near Monyash, it’s a small working dairy that serves handmade Italian-style gelato. And it’s honestly some of the best we’ve ever had including in Italy!!
You can also watch the Jersey cows walk into the robot to milk themselves which is really cool!
🍨 The Flavours You Have To Try
We’ve been back more times than we’d care to admit, and each time it’s the same dilemma: stick to a favourite or try something new? There’s often something new that they’re trying though so you’re always spoilt for choice.
Here are a few we always recommend:
- Pistachio – perfectly nutty and rich
- Ferrero Rocher – basically dessert in a cone
- Salted Caramel – smooth, sweet, and a little addictive
- Cookies & Cream – a proper creamy classic
Everything’s made fresh using milk from their own cows. And you can taste the difference.
☕ Not Just Ice Cream
Gelato not your thing? (It will be.) But they also do:
- Proper barista coffee ☕
- Luxurious milkshakes
- Sweet treats and traybakes
- Occasionally hot chocolate in winter
It’s a great year-round stop, whether you’re wrapped up post-walk or cooling off in summer.
🥾 Perfect Post-Hike Treat
You could swing by after a walk around the following areas; (or if you’re anything like us you could just head there for the gelato and then straight back home!)
- Lathkill Dale
- Monsal Trail
- Arbor Low or Monyash Circular
It’s one of those spots that makes a day out feel complete, like a well-earned reward.
📍 How to Get There
Address: Tagg Lane Dairy, Tagg Lane, Monyash, DE45 1JP
Located just off the A515 between Ashbourne and Bakewell, it’s an easy stop with beautiful views all around.
💬 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re on a day trip, passing through, or deliberately rerouting your walk (been there) — Tagg Lane Dairy is 100% worth it.
We love it, we tell everyone about it, and chances are… we’ll see you in the queue.