natural wonder
Stanage Edge
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Chapeltown
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Chapeltown
Chapeltown works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wentworth, 17km from Stanage Edge.
Chapeltown is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 23,056, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Chapeltown 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 Chapeltown to your route.
About Chapeltown
Chapeltown railway station, originally known as Chapeltown South, is a railway station serves the Sheffield suburb of Chapeltown in South Yorkshire, England. The station is 7+1⁄4 miles (12 km) north of Sheffield on the Hallam and Penistone Lines. As you enter the station on the Asda side you can see the old platforms.
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Where is Chapeltown located?
Chapeltown is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.4651 latitude, -1.4722 longitude.
What is the population of Chapeltown?
Chapeltown has a population of approximately 23,056 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,056
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.4651, -1.4722
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 Chapeltown
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
17 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Ladybower Reservoir
A Derwent Valley reservoir with two circular bellmouth spillways, used for Dambusters training and a favourite cycling loop.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
500 acres of 18th-century parkland near Wakefield displaying open-air work by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and changing international artists.
18 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Derwent Dam
A monumental stone dam used by 617 Squadron to practise for the Dambusters raid, with twin towers above the Upper Derwent Valley.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Chapeltown
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 17 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 18 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 23 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 24 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 24 kmThe Great RidgeThe paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
- 25 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
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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