scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Stainton
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Stainton
Stainton sits on the route: 5 minutes from Tickhill, 32km from Stanage Edge.
Stainton is in England, United Kingdom. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Tickhill, about 4 km away.
Stainton is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England.
The parish has a population of 269, increasing marginally to 271 at the 2011 Census. and is historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire.
The name Stainton derives from the Old Norse steinn meaningRead more
'stone', and the Old English tūn meaning 'settlement'.
Stainton is recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book. Stainton grew in the 19th century, providing homes for miners at Maltby.
Stainton ecclesiastical parish is within the Diocese of Sheffield. The parish church of St. Winifred, a Grade II* listed building, dates from the 12th century.
The current Stainton lord of the manor (as of 2015), is the 13th Earl of Scarbrough. The cricketer Fred Trueman was born at Scotch Springs in Stainton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Stainton?
Within an hour or so of Stainton: Higger Tor (31 km), Stanage Edge (32 km), Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff) (32 km), Yorkshire Sculpture Park (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Stainton?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Woodhead Pass and Holme Moss.
Where is Stainton?
Stainton is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Tickhill.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.4333, -1.1667
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 Stainton
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.
32 km · about 35 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.
32 km · about 35 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.
33 km · about 40 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.
33 km · about 40 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Curbar Edge
A gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
35 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Stainton
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 31 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 34 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 35 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 36 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 42 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 42 kmThe Great RidgeThe paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
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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