Peak District
Ely Brow
403M
1323FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
178th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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44
Nearest Town
Langley
Geology
You are walking on layers of sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These sturdy rocks make up the Millstone Grit and Roaches Grit formations under your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ960744
Latitude
53.2666°N
Longitude
2.0614°W
Did You Know?
- •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.