Mountains & hills · East Midlands
The Tower
In or near Edale.
The Tower — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 459 m.
Neil Theasby — 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
- Edale · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Tower is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 459 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: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is distinguished by its prominent height and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in hiking and nature. The mountain's terrain varies, providing opportunities for different skill levels.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4197, -1.7893
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Hope Woodlands
- Postcode
- S33 0AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: n3639810313 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near The Tower
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Bulls Head Public House
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Norfolk Arms Public House
Norfolk Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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The Crown Inn, Glossop
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The Oakwood and Oakwood Restaurant
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Black Edge - Summit
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Tower?
- The Tower is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 0AB), in the parish of Hope Woodlands.
- What is The Tower?
- The Tower — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 459 m.
- How do I get to The Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 0AB.
- Is The Tower a protected site?
- Yes — The Tower is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 0AB.