Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Shire Hill
In or near Old Glossop.
Shire Hill — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
Anthony Parkes — 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 · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Shire Hill is a named hill or mountain in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Shire Hill is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its natural landscape and offers various walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts. The area provides opportunities for hiking and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain suitable for different levels of skill and experience.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4477, -1.9219
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Charlesworth
- Postcode
- SK13 7PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Station — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612112 (CC BY 4.0)
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Premises occupied by Helme Footwear
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Bulls Head Public House
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Theatres · 1.9 km
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Northern Glass Works with attached gates and railings
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Where to eat & stay near Shire Hill
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Bulls Head Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Norfolk Arms Public House
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Former Dollars Public House
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The Oakwood and Oakwood Restaurant
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The Crown Inn, Glossop
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The Spinners Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shire Hill?
- Shire Hill is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK13 7PQ), in the parish of Charlesworth.
- What is Shire Hill?
- Shire Hill — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Shire Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK13 7PQ.
- Is Shire Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Shire Hill is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shire Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK13 7PQ.