Great Ridge, Peak District

Name: Great Ridge
Address: Peak District, United Kingdom

#135 among attractions in Peak District

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Great Ridge is a ridge separating the vales of Edale and Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It extends for approximately 3 kilometres from Mam Tor at the western end of the ridge to Lose Hill at the eastern end, the lowest point being Hollins Cross. ()

Coordinates: 53°21'27"N, 1°47'50"W

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Peak District United Kingdom

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Great Ridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peak Cavern, Odin Mine, Treak Cliff Cavern, Pennine Way.

1.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Peak Cavern, Castleton
37 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque village of Castleton in the heart of the Peak District, Peak Cavern presents a captivating subterranean experience for visitors exploring the English countryside. Known also as the Devil's Arse, a name derived from the flatulent-sounding...
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Odin Mine, Peak District
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Odin Mine stands as a testament to the region's rich industrial past and has emerged as a distinctive tourist attraction in England. This ancient lead mine, which is one of the oldest documented mines in the country, offers...
0.8 miS
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton
22 min walk • Treak Cliff Cavern is a show cave near Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Castleton Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of only two sites where the ornamental mineral Blue John is still excavated.
0.9 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Pennine Way, Edale
25 min walk • The Pennine Way is a National Trail in England, with a small section in Scotland. The trail stretches for 268 miles from Edale, in the northern Derbyshire Peak District, north through the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park and ends at Kirk Yetholm, just inside the Scottish border.
0.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Blue John Cavern, Castleton
22 min walk • The Blue John Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England.
0.8 miSW
Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Park
Mam Tor, Castleton
20 min walk • Mam Tor is a 517 m hill near Castleton in the High Peak of Derbyshire, England. Its name means "mother hill", so called because frequent landslips on its eastern face have resulted in a multitude of "mini-hills" beneath it.
1.4 miSE
Ruined Norman fort in scenic location
Peveril Castle, Castleton
36 min walk • Peveril Castle is a ruined 11th-century castle overlooking the village of Castleton in the English county of Derbyshire.
1.1 miS
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Speedwell Cavern, Castleton
30 min walk • Speedwell Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. The cave system consists of a horizontal lead miners' adit 200 metres below ground leading to the cavern itself, a limestone cave.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lose Hill, Peak District
31 min walk • Lose Hill lies in the Derbyshire Peak District. It is the south-east corner of the parish of Edale and the end of the Great Ridge that runs from Rushup Edge to the west. Local access activist G. H. B.
~20 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hollins Cross, Peak District
1 min walk • Hollins Cross lies between Mam Tor and Lose Hill on the Great Ridge that separates Castleton and Edale in Derbyshire, England. Hollins Cross is the lowest point on the ridge and is therefore a popular route taken by walkers wishing either to cross from one side to the other, or to start a walk along the ridge.
1.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Giant's Hole, Peak District
39 min walk • Giant's Hole is a well-known cave near Castleton in Derbyshire, consisting mostly of large passages. It is a stream-way cave, and part of the Karst topography of the area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Ridge?

Nearby attractions include Hollins Cross, Peak District (1 min walk), Odin Mine, Peak District (18 min walk), Mam Tor, Castleton (20 min walk), Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton (22 min walk).

How to get to Great Ridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Ridge:

Train

Edale (25 min walk)

Bus

Castleton Bus Station • Lines: 173, 174, 271, 272 (34 min walk)