Peak District
Aleck Low
398M
1306FT
About Aleck Low
Situated in the White Peak near Hartington, this modest limestone summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier trails nearby. The broad, grassy top is marked by a prehistoric bowl barrow and provides clear views across the upper Dove Valley towards Chrome Hill and the gritstone edges of the Dark Peak.
Key Statistics
Rank
195th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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59m
Nearest Town
Biggin
Geology
You are walking over layers of limestone from the Monsal Dale and Bee Low formations. This solid rock forms the core of Aleck Low.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK173595
Latitude
53.1321°N
Longitude
1.7414°W
Did You Know?
- •The suffix 'Low' is ubiquitous across the Peak District, derived from the Old English 'hlaw', which signifies a hill or a burial mound.
- •The summit is crowned by a Bronze Age bowl barrow, an ancient funerary monument that confirms the hill's status as a significant landmark for prehistoric communities.
- •Located a short distance east of the High Peak Trail, the hill is an easy detour for those exploring the route of the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway.
- •The summit provides a distinct vantage point to view the 'Dragon’s Back' of the Peak District—the sharp limestone reef knolls of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill to the northwest.
- •Though its height is unassuming, the lack of natural shelter on this limestone plateau ensures that any wind from the Dove Valley feels considerably more enthusiastic than the forecast suggests.