Harboro' Rocks – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Brassington

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Harboro' Rocks – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Brassington

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Harboro' Rocks – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Brassington

01:29

5.18km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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90 m

St James' Church, Brassington

Highlight • Religious Site

The church contains many Norman features such as the tower and porch and internally has some fine Ashford-in-the-Water ‘Black Marble’ columns.

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209 m

The Miners Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

A cracking, very friendly and welcoming pub, serving great homemade food.

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358 m

Brassington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Brassington has many cottages that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with Tudor House, built in 1615, being one of the oldest.
Brassington was for centuries dependent on …

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864 m

Dale End Picnic Site, Brassington

Highlight • Parking

There is free parking and a picnic site here on the minor road out of Brassington. It's a dead-end road so quiet and the elevated position offers good views back …

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2.40 km

Cave

Highlight • Cave

2.40 km

Harboro' Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harboro' Rocks is a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone to the north east of the village of Brassington. From its 1,243-foot (379 m) summit are excellent views over nearby Carsington …

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2.80 km

Golconda Lead Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The mine dates back to the 1700s and the mine shaft is over 100 metres (330 ft) deep.
After closing in 1913, the mine was reopened in 1915 to mine baryte until 1953.

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2.83 km