Mountains & hills · East Midlands
The Folly
In or near Little Hucklow.
The Folly — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
Jonathan Clitheroe — 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
- Hope · 1.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Folly 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
The Folly is a prominent mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its distinctive geological features and offers various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3427, -1.7489
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Hope
- Postcode
- S33 6RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Hope — 1.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613572 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hope motte
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 0.7 km
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Castles · 0.8 km
Hope War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Hope Valley
Gorges · 0.8 km
Hope
Villages · 0.8 km
Laneside Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.0 km
Eden Tree Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Black Rabbit Cave
Caves · 1.3 km
Bradwell Brook
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Navio Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Castleton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
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Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Hope, Derbyshire, England, UK.
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Hope War Memorial
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Places to stay
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Laneside Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Eden Tree Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Castleton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
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📷 5Hostels · East Midlands
YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
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Places to eat & drink
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The Fox House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Eyre Arms Public House
The Eyre Arms Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Norfolk Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Folly?
- The Folly is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 6RN), in the parish of Hope.
- What is The Folly?
- The Folly — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
- How do I get to The Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 6RN.
- Is The Folly a protected site?
- Yes — The Folly is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 6RN.