Peak District
Dick Hill
308M
1010FT
About Dick Hill
Rising above the town of Newhey on the western edge of the Peak District, this modest Tump offers a quiet escape from the nearby motorway. The terrain is typical South Pennine moorland, often damp underfoot, leading to a summit with clear views across the Piethorne Valley and the distant Manchester skyline.
Key Statistics
Rank
410th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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35
Nearest Town
Newhey
Geology
This fell is built from solid layers of sandstone, mudstone, and siltstone. These rugged rocks form the sturdy foundation you are walking on today.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD949133
Latitude
53.6162°N
Longitude
2.0786°W
Did You Know?
- •Located on the fringes of the South Pennines, the hill sits at the western gateway to the Peak District, overlooking the industrial heritage and steep-sided valleys of the Rochdale area.
- •From the summit, walkers have a bird's-eye view of the Rakewood Viaduct, the impressive engineering feat that carries the M62 motorway across the Pennine landscape.
- •The hill is frequently included in circular routes around the Piethorne Valley, a scenic area dominated by a string of Victorian reservoirs including Ogden, Kitcliffe, and Piethorne.
- •Despite the moorland setting, the summit remains within earshot of the M62, providing a unique perspective on one of the busiest and highest trans-Pennine transport corridors in the country.