Gorges · East Midlands
Tideswell Dale
In or near Taddington.
Tideswell Dale — a gorge in england east midlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton · 9.8 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wye Valley SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tideswell Dale is a gorge located in the East Midlands. This natural feature offers a distinctive landscape characterised by steep limestone cliffs and lush vegetation. It is a popular spot for walking and nature observation, attracting visitors interested in the area's geological and ecological significance. The dale is part of the wider Peak District National Park, known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2500, -1.7667
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Litton
- Postcode
- SK17 8SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton — 9.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635850 (CC BY 4.0)
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Central Buttress
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The Upper Circle
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The Cornice
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Millers Dale
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Water Vole
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km

Moat Buttress
Climbing & bouldering crags · 1.4 km

Cressbrook War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tideswell Dale?
- Tideswell Dale is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 8SW), in the parish of Litton.
- What is Tideswell Dale?
- Tideswell Dale — a gorge in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Tideswell Dale?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 8SW.
- Is Tideswell Dale a protected site?
- Yes — Tideswell Dale is part of the The Wye Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Tideswell Dale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 8SW. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.