The Top 10 Peaks around Oldham
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Oldham is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 10
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 Oldham 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 Oldham for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Black Chew Head Summit Cairn
Highlight • Natural Monument
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 …
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Alphin Pike summit and trig point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Alphin Pike is a trig point on the north-west boundary of the Peak District. At 469m above sea level it’s pretty high but isn’t actually the highest point, with that …
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Featherbed Moss Trig Point
Highlight • Summit
Beware there is no path to this trig. bog trotting across open moor.
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Standedge Trig Point and View of Castleshaw Reservoir
Highlight • Natural Monument
Standedge is an escarpment that has been a major moorland crossing point since Roman times, possibly even earlier. The area is not highly populated and affords a real sense of solitude. There are some excellent views here, too.
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White Hill Trig Point
Highlight • Monument
White Hill sits on the Pennine Way route along the Lancashire/West Yorkshire border. Its summit is marked by a trig point that's painted bright white.
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Ashway Moss Summit
Highlight • Natural
One of the Peak District Ethels but not much of a summit! There is a large cairn nearby but nothing to mark the actual summit.
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Crompton Moor Trig Point and View
Highlight • Summit
Crompton Moor is a moorland and area of biological importance located in the South Pennines in the North West of England.
The moor is dominated by purple moor grass and …
The moor is dominated by purple moor grass and …
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Tandle Hill — Summit View
Highlight • Viewpoint
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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View from Pennine Way Summit
Highlight • Trail
wrap up in the winter months , it can get very cold.
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Lurdon Top (429 m)
Highlight • Viewpoint
Lurdon Top 429m P13.6 (1407ft) (Hill ID: 511517) [JNSA s4607]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List
South Pennines Park Definitive List summit
County of Yorkshire Definitive List
South Pennines Park Definitive List summit
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