Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Gentleman's Rock
In or near Oakamoor.
Gentleman's Rock — a place in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Malcolm Neal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gentleman's Rock is a place located in East Midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dimmings Dale & The Ranger SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gentleman's Rock is located in the East Midlands. It is a notable geological feature, known for its unique rock formations and natural beauty.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9846, -1.9230
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Alton
- Postcode
- ST10 4DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/982570886 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gentleman's Rock?
- Gentleman's Rock is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST10 4DH), in the parish of Alton.
- What is Gentleman's Rock?
- Gentleman's Rock — a place in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gentleman's Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 2.2 km away. The nearest town is Oakamoor. Drivers can use postcode ST10 4DH.
- Is Gentleman's Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Gentleman's Rock is part of the Dimmings Dale & The Ranger SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gentleman's Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Gentleman's Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gentleman's Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST10 4DH.