Peter Stone
About
Peter's Stone, also known as Gibbet Rock, is a striking limestone outcrop in the White Peak area of the Peak District. Its distinctive shape resembles a large anvil or flat-topped peak, making it a popular landmark. Historically, it was used as a site for public executions in the 18th century.
Helpful Tips
What to Photograph
This is a sunrise location and one of the easiest accessible locations in the Peak District. Shoot the Gibbet stone from the side of the valley. April - October is the best time with changeable seasons
Best time to visit
April - October is the best time to visit. In June the hawthorn trees can have white blossom on them . Spring and Autumn can bring misty conditions and it can be quite eerie watching the mist trickle through the valley underneath the rock that people were hung from
Where to Park
There is 2 lay-bys on the road that goes the side of Peter Stone. If your on the A623 then go past the yonder man cafe, take the second left which is signposted Litton. 400 yards you'll see the lay by on the left hand side. You'll see a sty and then you are on the tops and will recognise the Gibbet Rock!