Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Whetstone Ridge
In or near Quarnford.
Whetstone Ridge — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 547 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway · 5.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Whetstone Ridge is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 547 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: Leek Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whetstone Ridge is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its distinctive topography and offers various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding area. The ridge is a notable feature of the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2349, -1.9985
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough
- Postcode
- SK11 0BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: n2819461314 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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Parks · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whetstone Ridge?
- Whetstone Ridge is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0BE), in the parish of Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough.
- What is Whetstone Ridge?
- Whetstone Ridge — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 547 m.
- How do I get to Whetstone Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0BE.
- Is Whetstone Ridge a protected site?
- Yes — Whetstone Ridge is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whetstone Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0BE.