scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Burngreave
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Burngreave
Burngreave works well as a base: 10 minutes from Nether Edge, 13km from Stanage Edge.
Burngreave is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 27,481, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Burngreave sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Burngreave to your route.
About Burngreave
Burngreave is an inner city district of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England lying north of the city centre. The population of the ward taken at the 2011 census was 27,481. It started to develop in the second half of the 19th century. Prior to this, this area was mostly covered by Burnt Greave wood. Most of the area ofRead more
the wood is covered by Burngreave Cemetery which was built in 1860 (consecrated 1861) and extended in the early 1900s. Grimesthorpe Lane, which runs through Burngreave, is a very old road that follows the course of the Roman Rig, a man-made defensive ridge—probably built by the Celtic Brigantes tribe—that used to run from near the Wicker to Mexborough.
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Burngreave is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3930 latitude, -1.4579 longitude.
What is the population of Burngreave?
Burngreave has a population of approximately 27,481 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,481
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.3930, -1.4579
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Burngreave
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Stanage Edge
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
13 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff)
The gritstone edge in the Peak District where Elizabeth Bennet stands on the rocks in the 2005 film.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Padley Gorge
A steep wooded ravine of ancient sessile oaks and tumbling water below Longshaw, a favourite for paddling and photography.
15 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Ladybower Inn
A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.
16 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Ladybower Reservoir
A Derwent Valley reservoir with two circular bellmouth spillways, used for Dambusters training and a favourite cycling loop.
16 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Froggatt Edge
A wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
16 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bamford Edge
A short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Burngreave
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 16 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 16 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 17 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 22 kmThe Great RidgeThe paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
- 23 kmWinnats PassA dramatic 1-in-5 limestone cleft above Castleton, the only through-road since Mam Tor collapsed. Steep, narrow and unforgettable.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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