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Welcome to Glossop
Close to the rugged moorland and wide open spaces of the Dark Peak, this handsome market town is the north western gateway to the Peak District.
Nestled at the foot of the famous Snake Pass, the market town of Glossop is an excellent base for exploring some of the Peak District's classic walking country, including Black Hill, Bleaklow, Kinder Scout and the Longdendale Valley.
There's also plenty to interest visitors in picturesque Old Glossop, dating back to the 12th century, with its pretty stone cottages and medieval market cross. Manor Park, originally the grounds of the manor house of the Duke of Norfolk, is a popular spot for picnics, safe play and special events.
Down in the main town centre, there's plenty of evidence of Glossop's prosperous past, built on the cotton industry in the 19th and 20th century. Mills have now been imaginatively renovated to house a wide selection of shops, pubs and a hotel, and Norfolk Square is a fine example of Victorian civic pride.
Shoppers can browse everything from specialist independent shops to famous national stores on the bustling High Street, with its broad York stone pavements and welcoming vibe. Here you'll find everything from specialist books, original artwork and designer clothes to mouth-watering, award-winning local produce ranging from quality meat to craft beers.
And if you fancy a well-earned break over coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, there are lots of cafés, pubs and restaurants to whet your appetite. Take time, also, to sample some warm Glossop hospitality in the town's real ale pubs and venues and enjoy some of the best live music in the area.
In The Area
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Dovestone Holiday Park
Dovestone Park borders the beautiful Peak District National Park, is some 3 miles from the Pennine Way and nestles at the foot of Dovestone reservoir…
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Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site
In the heart of walking country, the site is at the end of a challenging stretch of the Pennine Way with incredible views of the Peak District…
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The Friendship Hotel
The Friendship Hotel is nestled on the edge of the Peak District and is within easy reach of Barnsley and Sheffield.
Trails nearby
The Limestone Way
The Limestone Way is a superb 46-mile waymarked route across the White Peak landscape of the Peak District National Park.
The Kinder Loop - Hadfield to Rushup bridleway
A beautiful horse-riding route through the heart of the Peak District.
Roaches and reservoirs cycle route
Uncover a landscape shaped by water, experience traditional villages and enjoy spectacular gritstone edges.
Villages nearby
Buxworth
This small village at the start of the Peak Forest Canal is home to Bugsworth Basin.
Hayfield
Situated at the foot of the Kinder Scout, Hayfield is renowned for its annual Country Show and Sheepdog trials. You will find a range of shops as well as a popular art gallery and gift shop and the Sett Valley Trail links Hayfield to New Mills.
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