Eldon Hill quarry is a large open cast limestone quarry that mostly extracted road stone. It was worked from 1950 until it closed in 1999. Some remedial work has been done with the creation of a couple of ponds and it is naturally re-wilding but currently it's still quite a blot on the landscape around here.
The quarry gives access to some caves.
Eldon Hill itself has a Bronze Age tumulus near its summit and several old lead mines.
Eldon Hole (south of the summit) is a deep pothole.

Anton

October 4, 2020

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1. Eldon Hill, Peak Forest & Bradwell Moor loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

14.8km

04:25

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Peak Forest, Bradwell Hill & Eldon Hill Quarry loop — Peak District National Park

10.6km

02:57

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lose Hill Summit – Mam Tor summit and trig point loop from Hope

22.1km

06:39

670m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Peak Forest, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Eldon Hill Quarry

1. Eldon Hill, Peak Forest & Bradwell Moor loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

2. Peak Forest, Bradwell Hill & Eldon Hill Quarry loop — Peak District National Park

3. Lose Hill Summit – Mam Tor summit and trig point loop from Hope

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