Peaks around Greater Manchester

The moorland plateau belongs to the Derbyshire Peak District. The highest point in Derbyshire and the East Midlands, it offers excellent views onto the surrounding area. The path can be …read more

Stoodley Pike Monument is a stone obelisk monument erected in 1856 to mark the end of the Crimean War. It sits atop a 1,300 foot (396 meter) hill and commands …read more

Whilst it might not be the tallest at 1,549 feet (472 meters), Blackstone Edge commands a fine view over the landscape and is a lovely place to experience some solitude. …read more

Kinder Low trig is found on the plateau of Kinder Scout. This spot is very popular with hikers as it boasts wonderful views and is visited by many iconic trails, …read more

Great trails and superb views

Stoodley Pike was built to commemorate the end of the Crimean war. It replaced an earlier monument which commemorated the defeat of napoleon and the surrender of Paris. Spookily that …read more

Breezy at the top,hold on to your hat

Up here at night you can see Manchester and the surrounding towns lit up brightly in the distance.

Quite boggy but rewarding views

downhill coarse very steep with big jumps.(Only The Brave!) Always wear a helmet and never jump alone if you have an accident you could be down there for some time before help arrives.

From here its just a short trek up to the top of South Head hill, this is also the where the alternate path starts that leads back to the top …read more

At 2038ft Higher Shelf Stones is the third highest summit in Peakland and arguably the most "mountain like", with its massive drop into the Shelf Valley and airy rocky top. …read more

very windy at the tower

Eccles Pike is a wonderful panoramic viewpoint. You can see Manchester on a clear day along with Mam Tor, Rushop Edge, Kinder Scout, Whaley Bridge, Lyme Park and much much more.

Fast little descent back down towards Hayfield. Nothing too challenging but good fun. It turns to tarmac towards the end and watch the final section to the junction... Brakes may be hot and its easy to over do it. 😱

Beautiful place for a bite to eat with amazing views

Brown Wardle Hill is one of the finest hills in the area and forms a part of the Rossendale Way long-distance trail. Its 1,312-foot summit (400 m) gives excellent views …read more

Freeholds Top is a 1,493-foot (455 m) high point on the moors above Bacup. It is marked by a white-washed trig pillar.

This is rough and rugged moorland. The Rossendale …read more

Black Chew Head has a few claims to fame. It is the county top for Oldham Unitary Authority and the highest point in Greater Manchester. It is also the source …read more

Splendid views await from the 1,411-foot (430.2 m) summit of Hades Hill. To the west are the towns and villages of Rossendale, jostling for space in the narrow, steep-sided valley, …read more