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Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Windgate Edge

In or near Old Glossop.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Windgate Edge — a mountain in england east midlands.

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Hadfield · 4.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Windgate Edge is a mountain located in england east midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL licence); see local listings or the operator's own site for current opening hours, admission prices and visitor information.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Coordinates
53.5020, -1.9476
Nearest railway station
Hadfield — 4.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windgate Edge?
Windgate Edge is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
What is Windgate Edge?
Windgate Edge — a mountain in england east midlands.
How do I get to Windgate Edge?
The nearest railway station is Hadfield, about 4.7 km away. The nearest town is Old Glossop. Its coordinates are 53.5020°, -1.9476°.
Is Windgate Edge a protected site?
Yes — Windgate Edge is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Windgate Edge?
The nearest railway station is Hadfield, about 4.7 km away.