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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Peak Tor

In or near Stanton in Peak.

Peak Tor β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 206 m.

Track and Pasture beside the River Wye - geograph.org.uk - 2627240

Chris Heaton 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
Rowsley South Β· 1.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Peak Tor is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 206 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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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

Peak Tor is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is part of the Peak District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty. Visitors can expect scenic views and a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing. The area is popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts.

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Coordinates
53.1843, -1.6240
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Stanton
Postcode
DE4 2NF
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Rowsley South β€” 1.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

North along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way - geograph.org.uk - 8174565πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· East Midlands

Great Rowsley

Great Rowsley β€” a village in england east midlands.

Caudwells MillπŸ“· 3

Mills Β· East Midlands

Caudwells Mill

Caudwells Mill β€” mill in Rowsley, Derbyshire Dales, England, UK.

Caudwell's MillπŸ“· 3

Watermills Β· East Midlands

Caudwell's Mill

Caudwell's Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

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A studded door - geograph.org.uk - 7339736πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Peacock Hotel

The Peacock Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

The River Derwent at Rowsley - geograph.org.uk - 8174589πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· East Midlands

Rowsley Bridge

Rowsley Bridge β€” scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Beech tree on the banks of the Derwent - geograph.org.uk - 5392831πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· East Midlands

River Wye, Derbyshire

River Wye, Derbyshire β€” a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— ceh.ac.uk

Where to eat & stay near Peak Tor

Places to stay

Leaving Harthill Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2295255πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Peak Pods

Peak Pods β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

β†— peakpods.com
Track down from Millfield Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4788996πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Broadmeadow CL

Broadmeadow CL β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Footpath approaching Barn Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2632939πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Barn Farm Campsite & Bunk Barns

Barn Farm Campsite & Bunk Barns β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Free↗ barnfarmcamping.com
Footpath approaching Barn Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2632939πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

Barn Farm Campsite & Bunk Barns

Barn Farm Campsite & Bunk Barns β€” a hostel in england east midlands.

Free↗ barnfarmcamping.com
Old Boundary Marker in front of the Square ^ Compass - geograph.org.uk - 8016489πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Square and Compass

Square and Compass β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Youlgreave Youth Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 4318225πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

YHA Youlgreave

YHA Youlgreave β€” a hostel in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

A studded door - geograph.org.uk - 7339736πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Peacock Hotel

The Peacock Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Darley Dale Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 3750494πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Grouse Inn

Grouse Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Darley Bridge - Main Road - geograph.org.uk - 1942076πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Three Stags Heads Public House

Three Stags Heads Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Queen's Arms, Market Street, Bakewell - geograph.org.uk - 3824274πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Peacock

The Peacock in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Studio House, "Up the Chimney" - geograph.org.uk - 3833978πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Old Kings

The Old Kings in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Duke of York in Elton - geograph.org.uk - 8178092πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Duke of York Inn

Duke of York Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

More mountains in this region

Shooter's Clough - geograph.org.uk - 7907089πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Errwood Hall

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 Peak Tor?
Peak Tor is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 2NF), in the parish of Stanton.
What is Peak Tor?
Peak Tor β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 206 m.
How do I get to Peak Tor?
The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 2NF.
Is Peak Tor a protected site?
Yes β€” Peak Tor is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Peak Tor?
The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 2NF.