scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Sheffield
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Sheffield
Sheffield works well as a base: 10 minutes from Orgreave, 12km from Stanage Edge.
Sheffield is in England, United Kingdom, with about 560,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Orgreave, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sheffield?
Within an hour or so of Sheffield: Higger Tor (11 km), Stanage Edge (12 km), Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff) (12 km), Padley Gorge (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Sheffield?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Sheffield?
Sheffield is in England, United Kingdom, about 7 km from Orgreave.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 556,500
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.3830, -1.4659
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 Sheffield
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.
12 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 20 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Ladybower Reservoir
A Derwent Valley reservoir with two circular bellmouth spillways, used for Dambusters training and a favourite cycling loop.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Sheffield
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- Right hereFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- Right hereBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 16 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 21 kmThe Great RidgeThe paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
- 22 kmWinnats 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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