Space for several vehicles at the track entrance and an informal roadside layby nearby. No on-site facilities.
Opening hours
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Hob Hurst’s House
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Open at any reasonable time during daylight. Exact clock hours vary; do not treat this as 24-hour access.
An unusual square prehistoric burial cairn, surrounded by a ditch and bank, high on Beeley Moor.
Despite its name, Hob Hurst’s House is a burial monument rather than a dwelling. Its rectangular stone setting and square earthworks distinguish it from the Peak District’s more familiar round barrows. Thomas Bateman excavated it in 1853, uncovering cremated remains and pieces of lead ore. English Heritage notes uncertainty over its precise prehistoric date. The name recalls a local goblin.
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Before you set out
Details and coordinates can be incomplete or out of date. Check current access, conditions, weather and your route with the site operator before travelling. This is not live navigation or emergency guidance.
Editorial review: 6 November 2026. Conditions may change.
Approach
From Beeley take Chesterfield Road east from the B6012. After just over 1½ miles, find the gravel area beside the track at the sharp right bend. Follow the track to the moorland gate, cross the stile and follow the signed sunken lane right, then north to the monument. The walk is just over a mile each way.
Walking time from arrival (one way)
30 minutes (approximate)
Terrain & steps
Uneven moorland; fairly strenuous uphill walking beyond the first stile.
Accessibility
Gates and stiles prevent a step-free approach.
Access & restrictions
Free entry during reasonable daylight hours. Keep dogs on leads and controlled around grazing animals. No climbing, smoking, vaping, barbecues or naked flames.
Seasonal considerations
Unsheltered and exposed in poor weather; plan the return within daylight.
Approach walk: approximately 30 minutes one way from the stated arrival point.
Typical total visit: 70–120 minutes, including exploring.
The stated approach has steps or stiles. Read the accessibility notes for details.
Bakewell is an editorial search-area association. The documented approach includes stiles; no verified one-way walking time or visit duration was found.
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More to discover nearby
A few other places within 25 miles of Hob Hurst’s House. Distances are approximate, straight line; use each guide’s arrival point to plan your journey.