Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Axe Edge
In or near Quarnford.
Axe Edge — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
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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 · 4.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Axe Edge is a named hill or mountain in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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 prominent mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its scenic views and rugged terrain, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing access to the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a typical mountainous environment with varying elevations and local wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2206, -1.9529
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Hartington upper Quarter
- Postcode
- SK17 0TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656727 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
- 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 — 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.