Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Calton Hill
In or near Taddington.
Calton Hill — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 400 m.
Mat Fascione — 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 · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Calton Hill is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 400 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: Calton Hill SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wye Valley SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Calton Hill is a prominent hill located in the East Midlands. It is known for its scenic views and is a popular spot for walking and leisure activities. The hill features various paths and natural landscapes, making it suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with opportunities for exploration and relaxation.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2389, -1.8237
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Blackwell in the Peak
- Postcode
- SK17 9TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: n359958249 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q5023998 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calton Hill?
- Calton Hill is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 9TG), in the parish of Blackwell in the Peak.
- What is Calton Hill?
- Calton Hill — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 400 m.
- How do I get to Calton Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 6.4 km away. The nearest town is Taddington. Drivers can use postcode SK17 9TG.
- Is Calton Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Calton Hill is part of the Calton Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Wye Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Calton Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 9TG.