North Pennines
Booze Moor
522M
1714FT
About Booze Moor
Sitting high above the tiny hamlet of Booze in northern Arkengarthdale, this expansive moorland is defined by its industrial scars. It offers a rugged, often trackless trek through heather and peat, rewarded by stark, impressive views across the Arkle Beck valley toward the steep limestone cliffs of Fremington Edge.
Key Statistics
Rank
165th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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20.6m
Nearest Town
North Yorkshire
Geology
You are walking across layers of flint-like chert and gritty sandstone. These tough rocks form the solid foundation of the moorland beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NZ017049
Latitude
54.4395°N
Longitude
1.9753°W
Did You Know?
- •The unusual name has nothing to do with alcohol; it derives from the Old English 'bōse', meaning a cow stall or shed, reflecting the area's long history of upland farming.
- •The moor is deeply etched by 'hushing,' an 18th-century mining technique where controlled torrents of water were used to blast away topsoil and reveal lead veins, leaving behind dramatic artificial gullies like Stagg’s Hush.
- •To the southwest, the summit offers a clear perspective of the distinctive flat-topped profile of Addlebrough and the high skyline of the Yorkshire Three Peaks on a clear day.
- •Part of the moor is used for the Scott Trial, a famous motorcycle endurance event where riders must navigate the treacherous, boulder-strewn terrain that characterises the slopes above Langthwaite.
- •It is a point of local pride that the hamlet of Booze remains one of the few settlements in the Dales accessible only by a steep, single-track dead-end road, ensuring the moor above remains exceptionally quiet.