Peak District
Bee Low
413M
1355FT
About Bee Low
Situated in the heart of the White Peak near Peak Forest, this modest limestone hill offers a quintessential Peak District experience. While its flanks are overlooked by the industrial scale of nearby Tunstead Quarry, the summit provides a surprisingly tranquil vantage point over the rolling plateau towards Mam Tor.
Key Statistics
Rank
159th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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45
Nearest Town
Dove Holes
Geology
You are walking across the Bee Low Limestone Formation. This landscape is built upon a sturdy foundation of limestone rock.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK092793
Latitude
53.3106°N
Longitude
1.8622°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Low' is a common Peak District suffix derived from the Old English 'hlāw', which refers to a hill or, more specifically, a burial mound.
- •A Bronze Age round barrow sits on the summit; excavations in the mid-19th century by archaeologist Thomas Bateman uncovered human remains and flint tools within the mound.
- •The hill gives its name to the 'Bee Low Limestones', a specific geological formation of the Carboniferous period known for its high purity and massive bedding.
- •To the north, the summit provides an excellent view of the Great Ridge, with the distinctive slumped face of Mam Tor and the gritstone edges of the Dark Peak visible in the distance.
- •It is one of the few places in the National Park where you can enjoy a peaceful upland walk while essentially standing on the edge of one of the largest man-made holes in Europe.