It lies on the division between gritstone and limestone countryside and there are examples of buildings and walls constructed with both types of stone in the village.

It lies on the division between gritstone and limestone countryside and there are examples of buildings and walls constructed with both types of stone in the village.

At 271 metres (889 ft) above sea level, Elton is less sheltered from the wind than settlements at lower elevation, and it therefore has a reputation for being cold.

There is an interpretation board here that explains how the landscape has changed from the past mining activities and points out the effects on a scarred adjacent field.

It shows notable points of the Peak District that can be seen from this viewpoint, including Kinder Scout and Mam Tor, some distance away.

Hulleys of Baslow provide a bus service (route 172), linking Elton and the surrounding villages to the towns of Bakewell and Matlock.

The Limestone Way, a long-distance ancient trade route which lies just to the east of the village, and the many footpaths leading to and from Elton make it a popular place for hikers.