Ely Brow

Rising above the reservoirs of Langley on the western fringes of the Peak District, this quiet Tump offers a tranquil alternative to the busier Tegg’s Nose. Characterised by steep, grassy slopes and proximity to Macclesfield Forest, the ascent provides a front-row seat to the dramatic skyline of the Cheshire Plain.

• •The hill’s position on the western edge of the National Park provides an uninterrupted view of the iconic Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope standing out against the flat horizon of the Cheshire Plain.
• •It overlooks Ridgegate Reservoir, which was completed in the late 19th century to supply drinking water to the expanding silk industry in nearby Macclesfield.
• •The summit is often visited as part of a circular route through Macclesfield Forest, linking the hill with the distinctive profile of Shutlingsloe, often called the 'Cheshire Matterhorn'.
• •While classified as a Tump, its modest elevation ensures you are unlikely to suffer from altitude sickness, though the initial pull from the valley floor at Langley may suggest otherwise.