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Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Higher Shelf Stones

In or near Old Glossop.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Higher Shelf Stones — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 621.5 m.

Higher Shelf Stones - geograph.org.uk - 1726984

Bill Boaden — 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
Manor Station · 4.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Higher Shelf Stones is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 621.5 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Higher Shelf Stones is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and striking natural features. The area offers various walking and climbing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect scenic views and a chance to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region.

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

Coordinates
53.4498, -1.8675
Nearest railway station
Manor Station4.8 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Higher Shelf Stones

Places to stay

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Campsites · East Midlands

Crowden Campsite

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Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

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Caravan parks · East Midlands

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Crossgate Farm Campsite

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Campsites · East Midlands

Hayfield Campsite

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Upper Booth Farm Campsite

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Higher Shelf Stones?
Higher Shelf Stones is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
What is Higher Shelf Stones?
Higher Shelf Stones — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 621.5 m.
How do I get to Higher Shelf Stones?
The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.8 km away. Its coordinates are 53.4498°, -1.8675°.
Is Higher Shelf Stones a protected site?
Yes — Higher Shelf Stones is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Higher Shelf Stones?
The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.8 km away.