Chrome Hill Visitor Information
📍 Location: Earl Sterndale, Derbyshire, SK17 (near Buxton)
🅿️ Parking Info: Limited roadside parking near St Michael’s Church in Earl Sterndale or lay-bys nearby
🕒 Opening Times: Open access land; no restricted hours
🚻 Toilets: None on site – nearest public toilets in Buxton or Longnor
☕️ Food & Drink Nearby: Pub in Earl Sterndale (Quiet Woman) or cafes in Longnor and Buxton
🐶 Dog Friendly: Yes, but keep dogs on leads due to grazing livestock
🧭 Things to Do Nearby: Parkhouse Hill, Dovedale, Buxton Country Park, Axe Edge Moor
🎟 Entry Cost: Free
🚌 Public Transport Access: Limited – nearest regular service is to Buxton
🕓 Best Time to Visit: Early morning for dramatic light and fewer crowds
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