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 being Hoarstone Edge at 497m. The climb up to Alphin Pike is pretty steep, but once you’re up it’s pretty level going.

Liam Hannan

September 5, 2023

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Great little spot for shelter from the wind

Patrick Bramall

August 8, 2021

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Good shelter here in case of bad weather

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Elevation 470 m

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Location: Mossley, Tameside, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Alphin Pike summit and trig point

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