Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wright's Rock
In or near Oakamoor.
Wright's Rock — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wright's Rock is a other located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dimmings Dale & The Ranger SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wright's Rock is located in the East Midlands. It is a notable geological feature, recognised for its distinctive rock formations. The site is of interest for those studying the region's natural history and geological characteristics.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9837, -1.9147
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Alton
- Postcode
- ST10 4BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/982570870 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wright's Rock?
- Wright's Rock is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST10 4BU), in the parish of Alton.
- What is Wright's Rock?
- Wright's Rock — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wright's Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST10 4BU.
- Is Wright's Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Wright's Rock is part of the Dimmings Dale & The Ranger SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wright's Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Wright's Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wright's Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST10 4BU.