Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Derwent Edge
In or near Edale.
Derwent Edge — mountain in england east midlands.
Jonathan Clitheroe — 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
- Hope · 6.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Derwent Edge is a mountain located in england east midlands. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2022
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Derwent Edge is a prominent mountain located in the East Midlands, known for its rugged terrain and striking vistas. This area is part of the Peak District National Park and offers a variety of walking routes for outdoor enthusiasts. The distinctive gritstone edges feature dramatic rocky outcrops, providing excellent opportunities for photography and nature observation. Visitors can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience amidst the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4035, -1.7058
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Derwent
- Postcode
- S33 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Hope — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: n3526023026 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q5263327 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derwent Edge?
- Derwent Edge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 0AQ), in the parish of Derwent.
- What is Derwent Edge?
- Derwent Edge — mountain in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Derwent Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 0AQ.
- Is Derwent Edge a protected site?
- Yes — Derwent Edge is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Derwent Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 0AQ.