Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Crich Beacon
In or near South Wingfield.
Crich Beacon — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
Alan Murray-Rust — 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
- Whatstandwell · 1.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Crich Beacon 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: Cromford Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crich Beacon is a prominent mountain located in the East Midlands. It serves as a notable landmark, offering extensive views of the surrounding countryside. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and walking trails, which cater to various skill levels. Visitors can expect a mix of natural beauty and historical significance in this scenic location.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0947, -1.4883
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Crich
- Postcode
- DE4 5HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Whatstandwell — 1.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615716 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crich Beacon?
- Crich Beacon is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 5HD), in the parish of Crich.
- What is Crich Beacon?
- Crich Beacon — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Crich Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 5HD.
- Is Crich Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Crich Beacon is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Crich Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 5HD.