Peak District
Bradwell Moor
471M
1545FT
About Bradwell Moor
Rising above the Hope Valley, this high limestone plateau offers a stark contrast to the nearby Dark Peak gritstone. It is a working landscape of active quarrying and ancient lead mining, where the grassy summit provides clear, expansive views across the Great Ridge toward Mam Tor, Lose Hill, and Win Hill.
Key Statistics
Rank
75th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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50m
Nearest Town
Bradwell CP
Geology
Bradwell Moor is built on sturdy layers of limestone and hardened volcanic lava. These rock formations create the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK131801
Latitude
53.3174°N
Longitude
1.8033°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Old English brād and wella, meaning 'broad spring', referring to the waters that rise at the foot of the moor in the village of Bradwell.
- •The moor is scarred by centuries of lead mining; the most prominent feature is Dirtlow Rake, a massive opencast vein that cuts across the northern slopes toward Castleton.
- •Beneath the moor lies a complex network of limestone caverns, including parts of the Bagshawe Cavern system, which was discovered by miners in the 18th century.
- •From the trig pillar at 471m, you are granted one of the best profile views of the Great Ridge, looking directly across the Hope Valley to the distinctive 'shivering' face of Mam Tor.
- •While many Peak District summits offer a sense of rugged isolation, Bradwell Moor provides an unparalleled bird's-eye view of the Hope Cement Works, ensuring you never quite forget the industrial heritage of the White Peak.