Peak District
Cocking Tor
317M
1040FT
About Cocking Tor
Overlooking the village of Kelstedge, this gritstone outcrop offers an intimate perspective on the eastern fringes of the Peak District. While modest in height, the tor provides a sharp, rocky edge that commands impressive views over the Amber Valley and the rolling countryside surrounding the village of Ashover.
Key Statistics
Rank
391st Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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39
Nearest Town
Kelstedge
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone, which together form the sturdy, layered rocks of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK341619
Latitude
53.1531°N
Longitude
1.4915°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Tor' is a classic Derbyshire term for a rocky outcrop, while 'Cocking' likely stems from the Old English 'cocce', suggesting a place where woodcock were once prevalent in the surrounding woodland.
- •The summit provides a clear, framed view of the 15th-century spire of All Saints’ Church in Ashover, which sits nestled in the valley below.
- •Geologically, the tor is composed of Ashover Grit, a specific type of Millstone Grit that was once extensively quarried nearby for building stone and grindstones.
- •While many walkers stick to the main paths near Ogston Reservoir, this hill remains a quiet alternative for those looking to escape the Peak District's busier honey-pots.
- •Reaching the top confirms its status as a Tump; a title that feels somewhat bureaucratic for a spot that is mostly frequented by local sheep and the occasional stray climber.