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Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

James's Thorn

In or near Old Glossop.

🐾 Dog-friendly

James's Thorn β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 572 m.

Wreckage of a C-47A Dakota Skytrain - geograph.org.uk - 3746041

Anthony Parkes 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
Manor Station Β· 4.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

James's Thorn is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 572 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2022

Imagery Β© 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

James's Thorn is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its distinctive elevation and rugged terrain, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various trails, allowing for exploration of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a natural setting conducive to hiking and enjoying panoramic views.

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

Coordinates
53.4507, -1.8802
Nearest railway station
Manor Station β€” 4 km

Sources

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Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

B29 Superfortress memorial

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Hern Stones

Hern Stones β€” a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Wain Stones

Wain Stones β€” a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Bleaklow

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Where to eat & stay near James's Thorn

Places to stay

Mother and lamb - geograph.org.uk - 1745547πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Windy Harbour Hotel Caravan and Camping Site

Windy Harbour Hotel Caravan and Camping Site β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

β†— peakdistrict-hotel.co.uk
Crowden Camping ^ Caravanning Club Site - geograph.org.uk - 2650136πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Crowden Campsite

Crowden Campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

β†— campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
View down Crowden Brook - geograph.org.uk - 2631609πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre β€” a hostel in england east midlands.

Arnfield Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2948738πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Crossgate Farm Campsite

Crossgate Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Telephone and post boxes on Kinder Road - geograph.org.uk - 5287153πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Hayfield Campsite

Hayfield Campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

β†— campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
The Pennine Bridleway by Higher Swineshaw Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 6321674πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Swineshore

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Bulls Head Public House

Bulls Head Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

β†— bullsheadglossop.com
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Norfolk Arms Public House

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Former Dollars Public House

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β†— her.derbyshire.gov.uk
Vivienne Westwood Mural - geograph.org.uk - 7626369πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Oakwood and Oakwood Restaurant

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St. James's on Hollin Cross Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2479132πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Crown Inn, Glossop

The Crown Inn, Glossop in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Edward VII postbox on Queen Street, Hadfield - geograph.org.uk - 5898895πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Spinners Arms Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is James's Thorn?
James's Thorn is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
What is James's Thorn?
James's Thorn β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 572 m.
How do I get to James's Thorn?
The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.0 km away. Its coordinates are 53.4507Β°, -1.8802Β°.
Is James's Thorn a protected site?
Yes β€” James's Thorn is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to James's Thorn?
The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.0 km away.