Swarkestone

Swarkestone is an area of Derby in the county of Derbyshire.

There are great places to visit near Swarkestone 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.

Don't miss Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort's ancient sites if visiting the area around Swarkestone.

There are a several good historic monuments in the area around Swarkestone like Arbor Low Henge.

There are a number of towns near Swarkestone including Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope.

Blue John Cavern is one of Swarkestone's best, nearby caves to visit in Swarkestone.

The area close to Swarkestone boasts some of the best old mines including Blue John Cavern.

Kinder Scout is a great place to visit close to Swarkestone if you like mountains.

The area around Swarkestone features a number of interesting hiking areas including Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley.

There are a number of lakes near to Swarkestone including Errwood Reservoir.

Don't miss Shining Tor, and Higger Tor's hills if visiting the area around Swarkestone.

Swarkestone's best nearby ruins can be found at Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin).

Swarkestone has some unmissable rivers and streams nearby like River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool.

The area around Swarkestone features a number of interesting waterfalls including Panniers Pool Waterfall, and Three Shires Head Waterfall.

Solomon's Temple, and St Mary's Church Derby are great places to visit near Swarkestone if you like historic buildings.

There are a several good cities in the area around Swarkestone like Derby.

Places near Swarkestone feature a number of interesting shopping centres including Derbion.

Places to stay near Swarkestone

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