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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Axe Edge

In or near Quarnford.

Axe Edge β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 549 m.

A53 on Axe Edge, with farm fields below the road - geograph.org.uk - 5568175

David Smith β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Buxton Miniature Railway Β· 4.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Axe Edge is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 549 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leek Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Axe Edge is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is part of the Peak District National Park and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors looking for scenic trails and natural beauty. The mountain's elevation provides a notable vantage point for exploring the Peak District's diverse terrain.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.2205, -1.9530
County
Derbyshire
District
High Peak
Parish
Hartington upper Quarter
Postcode
SK17 0TJ
Parliamentary constituency
High Peak
Nearest railway station
Buxton Miniature Railway β€” 4.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

A53 on Axe Edge, with farm fields below the road - geograph.org.uk - 5568175πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Axe Edge

Axe Edge β€” a hill or mountain in england east midlands.

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The southern 'top' of Axe Edge - geograph.org.uk - 3005741πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Five Stones

Five Stones β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 529 m.

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Cheeks HillπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Cheeks Hill

Cheeks Hill β€” Named summit at 520 m.

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Axe Edge MoorπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Axe Edge Moor

Axe Edge Moor β€” Named summit at 551 m.

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Track below Thirkelow Rocks - geograph.org.uk - 6555747πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Thirkelow Rocks

Thirkelow Rocks β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 451 m.

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Oliver HillπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Oliver Hill

Oliver Hill β€” Named summit at 513 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Axe Edge

Places to stay

Path out of Grin Low and Buxton Country Park car park - geograph.org.uk - 7131158πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club

Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Buxton Rugby Union Club - geograph.org.uk - 3294700πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Clover Fields Touring Caravan Park

Clover Fields Touring Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

β†— cloverfieldstouringpark.co.uk
Farm and Lime Tree Caravan Park - geograph.org.uk - 2560898πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Lime Tree Park

Lime Tree Park β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Old Hall Hotel, Buxton - geograph.org.uk - 7464598πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East Midlands

Old Hall Hotel

Old Hall Hotel β€” a hotel in england east midlands.

Free↗ ensanahotels.com
Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 251 - geograph.org.uk - 6610557πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· West Midlands

Gradbach Scout Camp

Gradbach Scout Camp β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ gradbachscoutcamp.org.uk
Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 251 - geograph.org.uk - 6610557πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· West Midlands

The Farmhouse

The Farmhouse β€” a hostel in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Jodrell Bank Observatory seen from afar - geograph.org.uk - 5077429πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Cat and Fiddle Inn

Cat and Fiddle Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Ye Olde Rock Inn at Upper Hulme - geograph.org.uk - 6352081πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Ye Olde Rock Inn

Ye Olde Rock Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

β†— yeolderockinn.com
Sutton Hall, Macclesfield - geograph.org.uk - 2731578πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· West Midlands

Sutton Hall

Sutton Hall β€” a restaurant in england west midlands.

β†— brunningandprice.co.uk
Historic properties at road junction - geograph.org.uk - 8317745πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Lord Byron Public House

Lord Byron Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Church Street and the Castle Public House in Macclesfield - geograph.org.uk - 8169590πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Castle, Macclesfield

The Castle, Macclesfield in England North West, United Kingdom.

Macclesfield Library - geograph.org.uk - 5667349πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

2 and 4, Market Place

2 and 4, Market Place in England North West, United Kingdom.

More mountains in this region

Shooter's Clough - geograph.org.uk - 7907089πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Errwood Hall

The ruin of Errwood Hall is a popular tourist destination in the scenic Upper Goyt Valley within the Peak District of England.

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Axe Edge MoorπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Axe Edge Moor

Axe Edge Moor β€” Named summit at 551 m.

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Beacon HillπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill β€” Named summit at 244.5 m.

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Black Edge - SummitπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Black Edge - Summit

Black Edge - Summit β€” Named summit at 506.7 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Axe Edge?
Axe Edge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 0TJ), in the parish of Hartington upper Quarter.
What is Axe Edge?
Axe Edge β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 549 m.
How do I get to Axe Edge?
The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 0TJ.
Is Axe Edge a protected site?
Yes β€” Axe Edge is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Axe Edge?
The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 0TJ.