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Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Crowden Head

In or near Edale.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Crowden Head β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 632 m.

Crossing the plateau - geograph.org.uk - 1714705

Bill Boaden 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
Edale Β· 3.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Crowden Head is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 632 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: Dark Peak SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: KINDER SCOUT

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Crowden Head is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its elevation and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation, attracting visitors seeking to explore the natural beauty of the region. The mountain is part of a larger network of trails, making it accessible for various levels of walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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

Coordinates
53.3897, -1.8580
Nearest railway station
Edale β€” 3.9 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Crowden Head

Places to stay

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Upper Booth Farm Campsite

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Campsites Β· East Midlands

Newfold Farm Campsite

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Campsites Β· East Midlands

Whitmore Lea Campsite

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Whitmore Lea Campsite

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Waterside Farm Camp Site

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Places to eat & drink

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Royal Hotel

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The Crown Inn, Glossop

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Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crowden Head?
Crowden Head is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
What is Crowden Head?
Crowden Head β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 632 m.
How do I get to Crowden Head?
The nearest railway station is Edale, about 3.9 km away. Its coordinates are 53.3897Β°, -1.8580Β°.
Is Crowden Head a protected site?
Yes β€” Crowden Head is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the KINDER SCOUT National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Crowden Head?
The nearest railway station is Edale, about 3.9 km away.