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Natural Monuments

Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

South Head Summit Cairn and Memorial

Natural Monuments

Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

South Head Summit Cairn and Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

South Head Summit Cairn and Memorial

Hiking

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Peak District National Park

Location: Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

June 3, 2021

Hiking

Be aware of bikes around here, it’s on the kinder loop trail

May 19, 2023

Hiking

South Head at 494m stands at the western edge of the High Peak moors. The Pennine Way bridleway runs around its base just to the north but doesn't actually reach the summit. It's worth climbing for the views northeast up to Kinder and west across the more urban valley towards New Mills and Stockport.

October 26, 2019

Hiking

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 of Jacobs Ladder giving you the option to cut the walk short if needed, Also there are great views across to Kinder Low End as seen in the pics.

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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