Mountains & hills · East Midlands
High Edge
In or near Harpur Hill.
High Edge — a hill or 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
- Buxton Miniature Railway · 4.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. High Edge 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: Leek Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Edge is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking and climbing. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and rugged terrain, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced climbers. Visitors can expect a variety of trails and scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2160, -1.9072
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Hartington upper Quarter
- Postcode
- SK17 0RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613546 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Edge?
- High Edge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 0RP), in the parish of Hartington upper Quarter.
- What is High Edge?
- High Edge — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
- How do I get to High Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 0RP.
- Is High Edge a protected site?
- Yes — High Edge is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to High Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 0RP.