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Chinley

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Chinley

Chinley works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hayfield, 7km from Peak District National Park.

Chinley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,614, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chinley 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 Chinley to your route.

About Chinley

Chinley is a rural village in the High Peak Borough of Derbyshire, England, with a population of 2,796 at the 2011 Census. Most of the civil parish (called Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside) is within the Peak District National Park. Historically, before the coming of the railway, the area was economically dominated by

Read more agriculture. Nowadays most inhabitants commute out of the village to work; accessible centres of work include Stockport, Sheffield and Manchester.

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Where is Chinley located?

Chinley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3402 latitude, -1.9390 longitude.

What is the population of Chinley?

Chinley has a population of approximately 1,614 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,614
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.3402, -1.9390

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

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 Chinley

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Peak District National Park

Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.

7 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mam Tor

Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

9 km · about 15 min drive

cafe

Cat and Fiddle Inn

A historic pub near the summit of the A537 Cat and Fiddle Road between Buxton and Macclesfield, once named Britain's most dangerous road and a famous biking destination.

9 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Winnats Pass

A steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.

9 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cat and Fiddle Viewpoint

A high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.

9 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Cat and Fiddle Road

A thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Snake Pass Summit

The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.

11 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Peveril Castle

A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Chinley

  • Right hereMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • Right hereWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • Right hereCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • Right hereCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • Right hereSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • Right hereSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chinley.

Chapel en le Frith

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 6,598

Whaley Bridge

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 5,140

Hayfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,940

New Mills

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 17,968

Dove Holes

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,113

Disley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 3,159

High Peak

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 92,666

Buxton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 20,048

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