The Top 20 Peaks around Greater Manchester
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Greater Manchester is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Greater Manchester for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Greater Manchester for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
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, …
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This is a great place with the quirky stones, rock mounted trig point and nearby aircraft site. Good views to be had and also a UK designated Nuttall along with Bleaklow Head and Kinder Scout.
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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 m) hill and commands attention …
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This rugged moorland plateau affords a real sense of solitude and breathtaking panoramic views. Bleaklow Head, standing at 2,077 feet (633 m) high, is one of three summits on this …
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Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright described Black Hill as a desolate and hopeless quagmire. Whilst it can be rather bleak here, especially if the weather’s bad, the remote landscape has a …
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