Priestcliffe Lees SSSI

No. 1450 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 52 for views. Nature, 10.0 km from Castleton.

A nature reserve designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/reserves.php?reserve_id=34OpenStreetMap, 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 0.60 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Royal Oak CampsiteStay, 10 km from BuxtonCamping
Clover Fields Touring Caravan ParkStay, 3.7 km from Buxton, just outside the parkCamping
The Bull I' Th' Thorn CampsiteStay, 9.8 km from BuxtonCamping
Beech Croft Farm Camping & Caravan ParkStay, 6.5 km from BuxtonCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Barrel Inn4.7 km from HathersageFood and pubs
Queens Arms12 km from CastletonFood and pubs
Crispin3.7 km from BakewellFood and pubs
Peak Ales2.7 km from BakewellFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Eyam Museum5.0 km from HathersageHistory and heritage
Buxton Rugby Club3.7 km from Buxton, just outside the parkRainy day
Tideswell Sports Ground7.0 km from CastletonRainy day
Ashford in the Water Cricket Club2.2 km from BakewellRainy day