Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Painter's Rock
In or near Alton.
Painter's Rock — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Painter's Rock is a other located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dimmings Dale & The Ranger SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Painter's Rock is located in the East Midlands. The site is known for its geological significance and unique rock formations, attracting interest from both geologists and nature enthusiasts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9842, -1.9117
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Alton
- Postcode
- ST10 4BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/982570836 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Painter's Rock?
- Painter's Rock is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST10 4BU), in the parish of Alton.
- What is Painter's Rock?
- Painter's Rock — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Painter's Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST10 4BU.
- Is Painter's Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Painter's Rock is part of the Dimmings Dale & The Ranger SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Painter's Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Painter's Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Painter's Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST10 4BU.