waterfall
Kinder Downfall
The Peak's highest waterfall at 30m, famously blown back up the cliff as spray in a westerly wind.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Hayfield
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hayfield
Hayfield works well as a base: 5 minutes from New Mills, 8km from Peak District National Park.
Hayfield is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,900 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is New Mills, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hayfield?
Within an hour or so of Hayfield: Kinder Downfall (1 km), Kinder Scout (5 km), Peak District National Park (8 km), Snake Pass (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Hayfield?
The nearest famous roads are Snake Pass, Cat and Fiddle Road and A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit.
Where is Hayfield?
Hayfield is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from New Mills.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,940
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.3789, -1.9454
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 Hayfield
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Kinder Scout
The Peak District's highest ground at 636m, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led to Britain's national parks and right to roam.
5 km · about 10 min drive
national park
Peak District National Park
Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.
8 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
Snake Pass
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
film location
Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice)
The lake at Lyme Park is where Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerges from the water in the BBC serial.
8 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
Snake Pass (A57)
The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Edale
The valley village that marks the southern end of the Pennine Way, beneath the southern edge of Kinder Scout.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Hayfield
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereKinder ScoutThe Peak District's highest ground at 636m, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led to Britain's national parks and right to roam.
- Right hereSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
- Right hereSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
- Right hereSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
- 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 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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