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Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Moss Castle

In or near Old Glossop.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Moss Castle β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 536 m.

On The Pennine Way above Blakestone Delph Clough - geograph.org.uk - 6787133

Neil Theasby 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· 4.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Moss Castle is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 536 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

360Β° view

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

Moss Castle is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its distinctive landscape and natural features. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities in the surrounding area, including walking and hiking opportunities. The mountain provides a scenic backdrop and is part of the region's geological heritage.

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

Coordinates
53.4191, -1.9004
Nearest railway station
Manor Station β€” 4.1 km

Sources

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Mill Hill

Mill Hill β€” Named summit at 544 m.

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Wreckage of USAAF Liberator B-24J on Mill Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2800966πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

Ken’s Place

Ken’s Place β€” a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

Memorial to Flying Officer James Desmond Horne

Memorial to Flying Officer James Desmond Horne β€” a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Trig Point on Kinder Scout - geograph.org.uk - 2801022πŸ“· 5

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The Edge

The Edge β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 631 m.

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Harry Hut

Harry Hut β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 441 m.

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Featherbed TopπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Featherbed Top

Featherbed Top β€” Named summit at 544 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Moss Castle

Places to stay

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
Nursery School in Hayfield - geograph.org.uk - 8108614πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East Midlands

Kinder Lodge

Kinder Lodge β€” a hotel in england east midlands.

β†— kinder-lodge.co.uk
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
Upper Booth - geograph.org.uk - 4719798πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Upper Booth Farm Campsite

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

β†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Gnarled remains of a Pennine hawthorn tree - geograph.org.uk - 3703861πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

chapel view campsite

chapel view campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

β†— hipcamp.com
Track to Upper Booth - geograph.org.uk - 2060408πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Whitmore Lea Campsite

Whitmore Lea Campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

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.

The Norfolk Arms, Glossop - geograph.org.uk - 7891644πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Norfolk Arms Public House

Norfolk Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Harehills, Plaque - geograph.org.uk - 5535947πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Former Dollars Public House

Former Dollars Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

β†— her.derbyshire.gov.uk
The Wheatsheaf and No.18 - geograph.org.uk - 7874767πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Bulls Head Public House

Bulls Head Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

β†— bullsheadglossop.com
Vivienne Westwood Mural - geograph.org.uk - 7626369πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Oakwood and Oakwood Restaurant

The Oakwood and Oakwood Restaurant in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Bull's Head, Hayfield - geograph.org.uk - 981603πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Royal Hotel

Royal Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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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 Moss Castle?
Moss Castle is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
What is Moss Castle?
Moss Castle β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 536 m.
How do I get to Moss Castle?
The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.1 km away. Its coordinates are 53.4191Β°, -1.9004Β°.
Is Moss Castle a protected site?
Yes β€” Moss Castle is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Moss Castle?
The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.1 km away.