Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Baslow

Baslow is a town in Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom, home to about 1,178 people. Within 50 km by road there are 247 places to visit — 101 churches, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage and 23 parks. The must-see places are Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (4 km), Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (6 km) and All Saints Church, Bakewell (7 km).

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Baslow, Derby
Baslow, Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baslow at a glance

Location
Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,178
Coordinates
53.2481° N, 1.6225° W
Places within 50 km
247 (247 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Baslow

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baslow: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Baslow

137 churches within 100 km of Baslow. The closest is All Saints Church, Bakewell (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baslow

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baslow. The closest is Cressbrook Dale (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cressbrook Dale · viewpoint · Derby · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Tideswell Dale · viewpoint · Derby · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Harthill Moor · viewpoint · Derby · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Win Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Aleck Low · viewpoint · Derby · ~19 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Baslow

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baslow. The closest is Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Baslow

27 parks within 100 km of Baslow. The closest is Whirlow Brook Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Baslow

19 museums within 100 km of Baslow. The closest is Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baslow

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baslow. The closest is Stanage (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Baslow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baslow
  2. 4 km Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth · temple, South Yorkshire
  3. 7 km Holy Trinity Stanton in Peak · peak, Derby
  4. 6 km All Saints Church, Bakewell · church, Derby
  5. 8 km Cressbrook Dale · viewpoint, Derby
  6. 7 km Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft · cave, Derby
  7. 6 km Back to Baslow

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How to reach Baslow

    All places near Baslow by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baslow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches101137All Saints Church, Bakewell (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4545Cressbrook Dale (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3236Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland (11 km)
    Parks2327Whirlow Brook Park (15 km)
    Museums1719Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Stanage (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Ladybower Reservoir (21 km)
    Treks56High Peak Trail (15 km)
    Caves44Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (6 km)
    Other attractions34Monk Bretton Priory (45 km)
    Temples22Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Medina Mosque (20 km)
    Waterfalls22Kinder Scout (28 km)

    Baslow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baslow?

    Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (temple, about 4 km), Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (cave, about 6 km), All Saints Church, Bakewell (church, about 7 km), Holy Trinity Stanton in Peak (peak, about 10 km), Cressbrook Dale (viewpoint, about 10 km), Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland (heritage site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baslow?

    247 places on Spotwander: 101 churches, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 23 parks, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Baslow?

    All Saints Church, Bakewell, about 7 km by road; Holy Trinity Stanton in Peak (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baslow?

    Cressbrook Dale, about 10 km by road; Tideswell Dale (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baslow?

    Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland, about 11 km by road; Navio Roman Fort (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baslow?

    Start in Baslow, visit Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth, then Holy Trinity Stanton in Peak, then All Saints Church, Bakewell, then Cressbrook Dale, then Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baslow?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Baslow

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baslow’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baslow on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.