![This file comprises a vellum-bound volume containing the Articles of Union agreed by the Commissioners nominated by Queen Anne in 1706. The Articles are signed and sealed by the Commissioners, those of England signing in the right hand columns and those for Scotland in the left. The first two English signatures are of the Archbishop of Canterbury and William Cowper, Keeper of the Great Seal, whilst the first two Scottish signatures are of the Scottish Chancellor, Lord Sealfield, and the Duke of Queensbury, the Scottish Lord Privy Seal.
Annexed:
a) 28 Jan -- Copy of Act ratifying and approving the treaty of Union of the two Kingdoms of Scotland and England as passed by the Scottish Parliament [now in HL/PO/JO/10/2/28].
b) 28 Jan -- Volume bound in vellum containing the Minutes of the Proceedings of the English and Scottish Commissioners who drew up the Articles of Union [now in HL/PO/JO/10/2/28].
c) 18 Feb -- Copy of Act settling the manner of electing the sixteen Peers and forty-five members to represent Scotland in the Parliament of Great Britain, as passed by the Scottish Parliament [now in HL/PO/JO/10/2/28].](https://prod-images.planyourroadtrips.com/img/city-images/high-peak-gb-533680--18454/4-Articles_of_Union_between_England_and_Scotland_28_Jan_1707.png?w=1080&q=80&f=webp)
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Peak District National Park
Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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High Peak
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About High Peak
High Peak works well as a base: 10 minutes from Chapel en le Frith, 2km from Peak District National Park.
High Peak is in England, United Kingdom, with about 93,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Chapel en le Frith, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near High Peak?
Within an hour or so of High Peak: Peak District National Park (2 km), Edale (2 km), Mam Tor (3 km), Kinder Scout (3 km).
Are there any good drives near High Peak?
The nearest famous roads are Snake Pass, Woodhead Pass and Cat and Fiddle Road.
Where is High Peak?
High Peak is in England, United Kingdom, about 7 km from Chapel en le Frith.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 92,666
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.3680, -1.8454
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 High Peak
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Edale
The valley village that marks the southern end of the Pennine Way, beneath the southern edge of Kinder Scout.
2 km · about 5 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.
3 km · about 5 min 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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Winnats Pass
A dramatic 1-in-5 limestone cleft above Castleton, the only through-road since Mam Tor collapsed. Steep, narrow and unforgettable.
4 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
Blue John Cavern
A show cave on the flank of Mam Tor and one of only two places in the world where the banded Blue John mineral is found.
4 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Great Ridge
The paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
4 km · about 10 min drive
castle
Peveril Castle
A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near High Peak
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 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 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 hereWinnats PassA dramatic 1-in-5 limestone cleft above Castleton, the only through-road since Mam Tor collapsed. Steep, narrow and unforgettable.
- Right hereThe Great RidgeThe paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
- 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.
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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