Hailshowers Fell

Located within the Peak District near Botton Head, this 486m Tump is a broad, peat-clad shoulder offering a quiet, windswept experience. It provides rugged views over the surrounding moorland, rewarding those who navigate its heather-rich slopes with a true sense of isolation and high-altitude peace.

• •The name is a literal reference to its exposed nature; situated on high ground that catches weather fronts, the fell is frequently subjected to sudden, sharp squalls.
• •The fell is part of a high moorland plateau that connects toward the summit of Ward's Stone, requiring a steady trudge through peat hags and deep heather to traverse.
• •From the summit, walkers can look out across the remote, uninhabited stretches of the Brennand Valley and see the distinct gritstone-topped profile of Wolfhole Crag.
• •Despite the name, the fell does occasionally experience sunshine, though local experience suggests this is usually just a brief interval between more characteristic weather events.