Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Five Stones
In or near Quarnford.
Five Stones — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 529 m.
Richard Law — 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 Miniature Railway · 4.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Five Stones is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 529 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: Leek Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Five Stones is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its distinctive stone formations. The area offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape typical of the region, providing a backdrop for both casual walkers and more experienced climbers.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2214, -1.9598
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Hartington upper Quarter
- Postcode
- SK17 0TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: n3312535417 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Five Stones?
- Five Stones is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 0TJ), in the parish of Hartington upper Quarter.
- What is Five Stones?
- Five Stones — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 529 m.
- How do I get to Five Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 0TJ.
- Is Five Stones a protected site?
- Yes — Five Stones is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Five Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 0TJ.