The Top 9 Peaks around Rochdale
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Rochdale is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 9
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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: September 27, 2025
Whilst it might not be the tallest at 1,549 feet (472 m), Blackstone Edge commands a fine view over the landscape and is a lovely place to experience some solitude. …
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Knowl Hill near Rochdale is a visible landmark that can be seen for several miles around.and, for the people of that town. The sugar-loaf (conical-shaped) hill has a flat summit …
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The A680 moorland road from Rochdale in the southeast climbs up and over Ashworth Moor and past the reservoir and then over Turf Moor before droping back down towards Edenfield.
Great views and fun riding in either direction.
Great views and fun riding in either direction.
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Tandle Hill boasts the title of Oldham's oldest country park. This 110 acre parkland consists of beautiful beech woodland and open grassland and shows off some pretty fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
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Hail Storm Hill, also known as Cowpe Moss, is the highest point of the Rossendale Valley, England, an area of moorland and hill country situated between the West Pennine Moors and the South Pennines.
Elevation: 477 m
Prominence: 244 m
Elevation: 477 m
Prominence: 244 m
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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 …
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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, …
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Hail Storm Hill (boundary) 474.5m P0 (1557ft)
(DoBIH Hill ID: 5533) [JNSA N/a]
County of Lancashire List summit.
South Pennines Definitive List summit.
Twin Rochdale UA Top
(DoBIH Hill ID: 5533) [JNSA N/a]
County of Lancashire List summit.
South Pennines Definitive List summit.
Twin Rochdale UA Top
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