Peak District
Badger Edge
379M
1243FT
About Badger Edge
Rising above the village of Scouthead, this modest Tump marks the transition from the urban sprawl of Greater Manchester to the wilder Peak District. The terrain is largely agricultural upland, offering a straightforward leg-stretcher with wide-reaching views across the Tame Valley toward the distinctive monument on Hartshead Pike.
Key Statistics
Rank
260th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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42
Nearest Town
Scouthead
Geology
Badger Edge consists of sandstone and layers of hardened mud. These rocks form the solid foundation beneath your feet as you hike.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD970077
Latitude
53.5659°N
Longitude
2.0468°W
Did You Know?
- •The name refers to the presence of badgers along this sloping ridge, which forms part of the high ground separating the Medlock and Tame valleys.
- •From the summit, the view to the west is dominated by the Manchester skyline, while looking east provides a clear sight of the Dark Peak's gritstone edges, specifically Alphin Pike and Wimberry Rocks.
- •As a Tump, the hill is defined by having a prominence of at least 30 metres, a classification that often leads walkers to these quieter, overlooked corners of the Pennines.
- •The hill is a short distance from the Oldham Way, a 40-mile circular route that explores the rugged moorland fringes and industrial heritage of the South Pennines.
- •The summit experience is notably understated; you are far more likely to be greeted by a curious sheep or the distant hum of the A62 than a summit cairn or a crowd of hikers.