Padley Gorge

No. 3801 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 4 for wild swims. Nature, 3.0 km from Hathersage.

A bathing place at Padley Gorge near Hathersage, used for wild swimming.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Best months
June, July, AugustNot for January, February, March, April, October, November, Decemberoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
North Lees CampsiteStay, 1.7 km from HathersageCamping
R O Downes HutStay, 4.7 km from HathersageHikes and fells
Peak Park Conservation CentreStay, 3.6 km from HathersageCamping
Fox Hagg Farm Camp SiteStay, 8.2 km from Hathersage, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Peacock7.1 km from HathersageFood and pubs
The Norfolk Arms6.4 km from Hathersage, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Barrel Inn4.7 km from HathersageFood and pubs
Whirlow Hall Farm Shop8.3 km from Hathersage, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet9.5 km from Hathersage, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Eyam Museum5.0 km from HathersageHistory and heritage
Shepherd Wheel9.5 km from Hathersage, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Grove Tennis Club10 km from Hathersage, just outside the parkRainy day