Peak District
Cowlow Hill
350M
1148FT
About Cowlow Hill
Overlooking the colossal excavation of Tunstead Quarry, this limestone rise provides a sharp perspective on the White Peak’s industrial heritage. Situated between Dove Holes and Buxton, its modest grassy summit offers a grounded vantage point, with views stretching across the plateau toward the gritstone ramparts of the Dark Peak.
Key Statistics
Rank
324th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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44
Nearest Town
Tunstead
Geology
Cowlow Hill is built from layers of Woo Dale and Bee Low limestone, creating the sturdy rock foundations beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK102729
Latitude
53.2530°N
Longitude
1.8486°W
Did You Know?
- •The name follows a familiar Peak District pattern, where 'low' stems from the Old English hlāw, usually denoting a prominent hill or a prehistoric burial mound.
- •From the top, the view is dominated by the sprawling operations of the Tunstead and Old Buxton quarries, offering a rare, bird's-eye look at the scale of limestone extraction in the National Park.
- •It is a summit for those who prefer the industrial sublime over the romantic; you’ll spend less time admiring the heather and more time wondering how many garden paths the neighbouring hole in the ground has paved.