Brown End Quarry

No. 706 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 13 for views. Nature, 23.6 km from Buxton.

A nature reserve in a former quarry.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
staffs-wildlife.org.uk/nature-reserves/brown-end-quarryOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.64 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Common End FarmStay, 22 km from BakewellCamping
Ashbourne Heights Caravan ParkStay, 18 km from BakewellCamping
The Cross Inn Caravan ParkStay, 26 km from Buxton, just outside the parkCamping
Big Hillsdale FarmStay, 18 km from BuxtonCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Ye Old Crown Hotel24 km from Buxton, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Cottage Kitchen21 km from Buxton, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Dog and Partridge22 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Okeover Arms21 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Bullclough Gallery19 km from BuxtonArt and galleries