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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Hood Brook

In or near Hathersage.

Free admission

Hood Brook is a stream in the Derbyshire Peak District, originating near Stanage Edge, close to Robin Hoods Cave.

Footpath towards Hathersage - geograph.org.uk - 1455213

Chris Wimbush β€” 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
Hathersage Β· 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hood Brook is a tourist attraction in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom β€” a place of historic, cultural, scenic or recreational interest.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hood Brook is a stream in the Derbyshire Peak District, originating near Stanage Edge, close to Robin Hoods Cave.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Hood Brook flows south through Hathersage, under the A6187 before meeting the River Derwent near Nether Hall. During the 18th century, it was diverted and used to power local mills.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.3364, -1.6556
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Hathersage
Postcode
S32 1AF
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Hathersage β€” 1.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Hathersage - Footpath behind St.Michael's Church - geograph.org.uk - 940810πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· East Midlands

Camp Green

Camp Green β€” a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Parish church (4) - geograph.org.uk - 5866980πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

Grave of Little John

Grave of Little John β€” a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Hathersage Church - geograph.org.uk - 2659577πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East Midlands

Camp Green ringwork

Camp Green ringwork β€” a literary house museum in england east midlands.

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Hathersage HallπŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· East Midlands

Hathersage Hall

Hathersage Hall β€” Grade II* listed house in Hathersage, Derbyshire Dales, England, UK.

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Wall posting box - geograph.org.uk - 7421780πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

George Herbert Lawrence

George Herbert Lawrence β€” a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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HathersageπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· East Midlands

Hathersage

Hathersage β€” village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— hathersageparishcouncil.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Hood Brook

Places to stay

Jaggers Lane in Hathersage - geograph.org.uk - 2473364πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

YHA Hathersage

YHA Hathersage β€” a hostel in england east midlands. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Thorpe Farm, near Hathersage - geograph.org.uk - 4176839πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

Thorpe Farm Bunkhouses

Thorpe Farm Bunkhouses β€” a hostel in england east midlands.

β†— thorpe-bunk.co.uk
Thorpe Farm, near Hathersage - geograph.org.uk - 4176839πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

The Byre

The Byre β€” a hostel in england east midlands.

Tree near Upper Hurst - geograph.org.uk - 5210643πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

Pond-Side Bunkhouse

Pond-Side Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in england east midlands.

Holey stone - geograph.org.uk - 5866944πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

North Lees Campsite

North Lees Campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Free↗ peakdistrict.gov.uk
Bamford railway station entrance - geograph.org.uk - 6242313πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Swallowholme Camping and Caravaning Park

Swallowholme Camping and Caravaning Park β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Bus stop at Fox House - geograph.org.uk - 1971684πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Fox House

The Fox House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Old milestone ^ tollhouse - geograph.org.uk - 7909525πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Norfolk Arms Public House

Norfolk Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The sign of The Chequers Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6922976πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings

The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Mummified cat in a glass case - geograph.org.uk - 5811252πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Three Stags' Heads

The Three Stags' Heads in England South East, United Kingdom.

β†— retiredmartin.com
The sign of The Eyre Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6922974πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Eyre Arms Public House

The Eyre Arms Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Tintagel House - geograph.org.uk - 1963868πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Union Hotel and adjoining boundary wall

Union Hotel and adjoining boundary wall in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Errwood Hall

The ruin of Errwood Hall is a popular tourist destination in the scenic Upper Goyt Valley within the Peak District of England.

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Axe Edge MoorπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Axe Edge Moor

Axe Edge Moor β€” Named summit at 551 m.

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Beacon HillπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill β€” Named summit at 244.5 m.

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Black Edge - SummitπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Black Edge - Summit

Black Edge - Summit β€” Named summit at 506.7 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hood Brook?
Hood Brook is in Derbyshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S32 1AF), in the parish of Hathersage.
What is Hood Brook?
Hood Brook is a stream in the Derbyshire Peak District, originating near Stanage Edge, close to Robin Hoods Cave.
How do I get to Hood Brook?
The nearest railway station is Hathersage, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S32 1AF.
Is Hood Brook a protected site?
Yes β€” Hood Brook is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Hood Brook free to visit?
Yes, Hood Brook is free to enter.
How do I get to Hood Brook?
The nearest railway station is Hathersage, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S32 1AF.