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Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial remains on Gibbet Moor, 980m north east of Swiss Cottage

59 ha

📷 John H Darch · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome59 ha

Getting here

53.23474, -1.58195

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Robin, Blackbird +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Robin, Blackbird +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yew, Rhododendron, Red Campion +106 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Yew, Rhododendron, Red Campion +106 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Water Mint, Sweet Chestnut, Raspberry +11 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Glow-worm, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Syrphus +37 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Glow-worm, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Syrphus +37 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Frogatt, Curbar and White Edge Red Deer Circular Walk, Longshaw EstateWalking route9.6 km

Picturesque moorland route. Mostly flat circular with one or two steep sections and some woodland tracks. The paths can be narrow and stony in some places.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 11Walking route17 km
Named routeLength 17 kmRegional walking route
Round Holmesfield WalkWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Monsal TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 680National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km
Named routeRef 680Length 6.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track on Gibbet Moor

📷 John H Darch · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track on Gibbet Moor

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦CHATSWORTH HOUSEHistoric site2.4 km→🌱Chatsworth ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Chatsworth House GardensUrban park2.1 km→✦Queen Mary's BowerHistoric site2.3 km→✦Baslow BridgeHistoric site3.2 km→🌱Beeley Playing FieldUrban park3.7 km→

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