Peak District
Burn Moor
402M
1319FT
About Burn Moor
Rising above the town of High Bentham, this expansive gritstone upland offers a quiet alternative to the busier Yorkshire Dales nearby. Characterised by rough grass and peat, the summit provides a clear perspective over the Wenning Valley towards the distinctive limestone plateau of Ingleborough and the southern fells of the Lake District.
Key Statistics
Rank
181st Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
Peak District
Prominence
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34m
Nearest Town
High Bentham
Geology
Burn Moor is built on alternating layers of sturdy sandstone and soft mudstone. These rocks form the rugged, gritty foundation of the high fells beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD694645
Latitude
54.0762°N
Longitude
2.4686°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Old English 'burna', signifying a stream; the moor acts as a high-altitude sponge, feeding numerous gills that drop down into the River Hindburn and River Wenning.
- •To the west of the summit plateau lies the projected route of the Roman road connecting Ribchester to Overborough, a reminder of the moor's long-standing role as a transit point between the Ribble and Lune valleys.
- •The summit offers an exceptional view of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, with the gritstone cap of Ingleborough appearing as a massive, tiered fortress just six miles to the northeast.
- •Though classified as a Tump, the hill is often overlooked in favour of its more dramatic neighbours in the Forest of Bowland, resulting in a summit that offers genuine solitude even on bank holidays.
- •Navigating the plateau provides a masterclass in 'bog-trotting,' where the success of your walk is often measured by whether or not you return home with both boots still attached to your feet.