Peak District
Gawsworth Common
316M
1037FT
About Gawsworth Common
Sitting on the western edge of the Peak District near Oakgrove, this 316-metre Tump offers a quieter alternative to its loftier neighbours. The ascent involves crossing undulating pasture and rougher grazing land, rewarding walkers with expansive views across the Cheshire Plain toward the iconic white dish of the Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope.
Key Statistics
Rank
394th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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48
Nearest Town
Oakgrove
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Morridge Formation, a mix of sandstone, siltstone, and hardened mud that forms the fell’s foundation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ922683
Latitude
53.2117°N
Longitude
2.1183°W
Did You Know?
- •Gawsworth likely derives from the Old English 'Gofes-worth', meaning 'Gof's farmstead' or enclosure, with the 'Common' suffix indicating its historical use as shared grazing land for the local parish.
- •Looking west from the summit on a clear day, walkers can often spot the distinctive silhouettes of Beeston Castle and the Peckforton Hills rising out of the flat Cheshire landscape.
- •The hill sits in the shadow of its taller neighbour, Croker Hill, whose massive telecommunications tower serves as a useful, if slightly industrial, navigation aid for the area.
- •While technically reaching the 1,000-foot milestone, the climb feels more like a brisk stroll through a farmer's field than a rugged mountaineering expedition.