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Sponds Hill Trig Point – Andrew's Knob loop from Pott Shrigley

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Sponds Hill Trig Point – Andrew's Knob loop from Pott Shrigley

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Sponds Hill Trig Point – Andrew's Knob loop from Pott Shrigley

01:58

6.88km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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471 m

Bakestonedale Moor Coal Mining Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

An 1881 OS map of Bakestonedale shows lime kilns, brick kilns, coal shafts and a smithy along the narrow Bakestonedale valley road, near to Hammond's brick works. Ultimately brick production …

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3.23 km

There are many fine viewpoints for appreciating Manchester's urban sprawl and this is another one. It lies just off the Gritstone Trail, a long-distance footpath between Disley and Kidsgrove through …

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3.64 km

Sponds Hill Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Expect wonderful views across the Peak District from the trig point on Sponds Hill. The summit is on the Gritstone Trail, a 35-mile (56 km) route through Cheshire's Peak District. …

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3.67 km

Philip James Amoss Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

5.46 km

Andrew's Knob

Highlight • Viewpoint

With its green, sloping fields and wide vistas, Andrew's Knob makes for a fine part of any walk in this part of the Peak District, while its rude sounding name …

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6.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

2.17 km

943 m

534 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

1.89 km

943 m

713 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 31 July

19°C

11°C

23 %

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Comments

February 6, 2025,Sponds Hill

What a absolute local hidden gem! The views on this walk were absolutely amazing the whole way around, the glorious sunshine definitely helped! There are 2 small sections of road walking on country lanes on this route.

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Sponds Hill Trig Point – Andrew's Knob loop from Pott Shrigley

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Bakestonedale Moor Coal Mining Monument