Notable viewpoint · Derby, Derby
Black Rocks
Black Rocks is a viewpoint in Derby, Derby.
Black Rocks: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Black Rocks
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Black Rocks — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 53.09841, -1.56308. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Rocks
- National Stone Centre · museum · Derby · ~1 km · Must-see
- Cromford Mills · museum · Derby · ~2 km · Must-see
- St Mary's Church · church · Derby · ~2 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Church · church · Derby · ~2 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity Church · church · Derby · ~3 km · Must-see
- Gulliver's Kingdom · park · Derby · ~3 km · Must-see
- Peak District Mining Museum · museum · Derby · ~3 km · Must-see
- St James' Bonsall · church · Derby · ~3 km · Must-see
- Heights of Abraham · park · Derby · ~4 km · Must-see
- Christ Church, Lea & Holloway · church · Derby · ~4 km · Must-see
- Riber Castle · fort · Derby · ~4 km · Must-see
- St. John's Chapel · church · Derby · ~5 km · Must-see
- Derwent Valley Heritage Way · trek · Derby · ~5 km · Must-see
- Church In The Peak · church · Derby · ~5 km · Must-see
- Alport Height · viewpoint · Derby · ~5 km · Must-see
- St Margaret's, Carsington · church · Derby · ~6 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity · church · Derby · ~6 km · Must-see
- All Saints' · church · Derby · ~6 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Rocks
- Alport Height · viewpoint · Derby · ~5 km · Must-see
- Harboro Rocks · viewpoint · Derby · ~6 km · Must-see
- Minninglow Hill · viewpoint · Derby · ~11 km · Must-see
- Harthill Moor · viewpoint · Derby · ~14 km · Must-see
- Hawks Low · viewpoint · Derby · ~16 km · Must-see
- Aleck Low · viewpoint · Derby · ~16 km · Must-see
- Thorpe Cloud · viewpoint · Derby · ~19 km · Must-see
- Dovedale · viewpoint · Derby · ~19 km · Must-see
- Wolfscote Hill · viewpoint · Derby · ~20 km · Must-see
- Gratton Hill · viewpoint · Derby · ~20 km · Must-see
Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Black Rocks yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Rocks?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Black Rocks?
Nearby: National Stone Centre (museum, 1 km), Cromford Mills (museum, 2 km), St Mary's Church (church, 2 km), Saint Mary's Church (church, 2 km), Holy Trinity Church (church, 3 km), Gulliver's Kingdom (park, 3 km).
Is Black Rocks worth visiting?
Black Rocks is listed as a notable viewpoint in Derby on Spotwander.