Gorges · East Midlands
Longdendale
In or near Old Glossop.
Longdendale — a gorge in england east midlands.
John Fielding — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Station · 2.2 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Longdendale is a gorge located in the East Midlands. This geographical feature is characterised by its steep-sided valleys and scenic landscapes. It is a notable area for outdoor activities, including walking and cycling, attracting visitors interested in natural beauty and local wildlife. The gorge provides a striking backdrop for exploration and appreciation of the surrounding environment.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4667, -1.9333
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Charlesworth
- Postcode
- SK13 1HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Station — 2.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643703 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Longdendale
Places to stay
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Boarfold Scout Camp
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Longdendale?
- Longdendale is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK13 1HU), in the parish of Charlesworth.
- What is Longdendale?
- Longdendale — a gorge in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Longdendale?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK13 1HU.
- Is Longdendale a protected site?
- Yes — Longdendale is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Longdendale?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK13 1HU.