Mount Famine stands at 473m above Chinley and Hayfield. It lies just north of the Pennine Bridleway trail. The name probably comes as a result of the enclosure acts in the late 18th century which parcelled up the land and left some farmers in this area with poor quality land.
On the plus side the views are great and there is a Bronze Age burial mound on the west side of the hill.
It's been owned by the National Trust since 2006.

Ian Delve

May 21, 2022

Hiking

Mount Famine is a hill in the Dark Peak that lies roughly halfway between the villages of Chinley and Hayfield, to the east of the A624 road. It commands great views of Kinder Scouts south-west corner

Jessica Mather

July 9, 2022

Running

Lovely hill easily accessed from hayfield with beautiful views of the kinder plateau

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1. South Head, Mount Famine & Brown Knoll loop — Peak District National Park

12.1km

03:29

300m

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2. Chapel Milton Viaduct – View from Cracken Edge loop from Chinley

13.6km

04:05

430m

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3. Edale Village – Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail loop from Hayfield

27.6km

08:22

920m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Mount Famine

1. South Head, Mount Famine & Brown Knoll loop — Peak District National Park

2. Chapel Milton Viaduct – View from Cracken Edge loop from Chinley

3. Edale Village – Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail loop from Hayfield

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