Wild swimming spots · East Midlands
Padley Gorge
In or near Hathersage.
Padley Gorge — a wild swimming in england east midlands.
Peter Barr — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grindleford · 1.7 km
About
Padley Gorge is a wild swimming located in england east midlands, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Padley Gorge is located in the East Midlands and is known for its wild swimming opportunities. The area features natural pools and streams, offering a scenic and refreshing environment for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape with wooded areas and rocky outcrops, making it suitable for those seeking a more adventurous swim.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3186, -1.6138
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Grindleford
- Postcode
- S11 7TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Grindleford — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: w1296709877 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Padley Gorge
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · East Midlands
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📷 5Hostels · East Midlands
YHA Hathersage
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Padley Gorge?
- Padley Gorge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S11 7TZ), in the parish of Grindleford.
- What is Padley Gorge?
- Padley Gorge — a wild swimming in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Padley Gorge?
- The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S11 7TZ.
- Is Padley Gorge a protected site?
- Yes — Padley Gorge is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Padley Gorge?
- The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S11 7TZ.