Glossop
Glossop is a market town in the borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England, 13 miles (21 km) east of Manchester, 24 miles (39 km) west-northwest of Sheffield and 32 miles (51 km) north-east of Matlock.
Near Derbyshire's borders with Cheshire, Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, between 150 and 300 metres above sea level, it is bounded by the Peak District National Park to the south, east and north. In 2021, it had a population of 17,825.
Getting to Glossop
There are trains to
Worth seeing
- 01Wren Nest Mill
Remaining building of cotton mill built between 1800 and 1818.
- 02Ardotalia
Things to do
Walk through Manor Park to Old Glossop and, for the energetic, continue onto the slopes of Bleaklow.
- 01Longdendale Trail
An all-purpose trail housed on a disused railway line, about 7 miles from Hadfield to Woodhead featuring trails for bicycles, horses and walkers.
- 02Partington Players Theatre
Henry Street SK13 8BW, partingtonweb@googlemail.com.
Where to eat
There are many restaurants and cafes in Glossop: a Chinese restaurant in the town centre, a few Italian restaurants and a number of Indian restaurants. There are also Chinese, Indian, pizza and Italian take-aways in the town centre. However, pub food is probably the most widespread eating out option, with numerous pubs serving food across the town centre.
- 01Ayubowan
46-50 High Street West,.
- 02The Globe
144 High Street West (west of town centre near Tesco superstore),.
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