Alton
Alton is a Village in the county of Derbyshire.
Alton postcode: S42 6AS
There are great places to visit near Alton including some great ancient sites, historic monuments, towns, caves, old mines, mountains, hiking areas, lakes, hills, ruins, rivers and streams, waterfalls, historic buildings, cities and shopping centres.
There are a several good ancient sites in the Alton area like Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort.
Places near Alton feature a number of interesting historic monuments including Arbor Low Henge.
Towns to visit near Alton include Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope.
Places near Alton feature a number of interesting caves including Blue John Cavern.
The area close to Alton boasts some of the best old mines including Blue John Cavern.
Don't miss Kinder Scout's mountains if visiting the area around Alton.
Alton's best nearby hiking areas can be found at Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley.
Errwood Reservoir is one of Alton's best, nearby lakes to visit in Alton.
Hills to visit near Alton include Shining Tor, and Higger Tor.
Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin) are some of Alton best ruins to visit near Alton.
Rivers and Streams to visit near Alton include River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool.
There are a several good waterfalls in the Alton area like Panniers Pool Waterfall, and Three Shires Head Waterfall.
The area around Alton boasts some of the best historic buildings including Solomon's Temple, and St Mary's Church Derby.
Cities to visit near Alton include Derby.
There are a several good shopping centres in the area around Alton like Derbion.
Alton History
There are some historic monuments around Alton: