Glossop
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Derbyshire, England
Glossop is a market town in the borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England, 15 miles (24 km) east of Manchester, 24 miles (39 km) north-west of Sheffield and 32 miles (51 km) north 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 17,825
- Coordinates
- 53.443, -1.949
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Glossop
Glossop belongs to England, United Kingdom and has the feel of a compact town. About 17,825 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Glossop
Adventure in Glossop
(1)Adventure in Glossop covers Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Glossop.
Best time to visit Glossop
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Glossop are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching England. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Glossop that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Glossop known for?
- Glossop, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 17,825 residents.
- What can you do in Glossop?
- Recorded activities in Glossop include Climbing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Glossop?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Glossop located?
- Glossop is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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