Peak District
Hartcliff Hill
365M
1198FT
About Hartcliff Hill
Situated on the northeastern fringes of the Peak District near Langsett, this understated Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier moorland honeypots. The ascent is gentle, rewarding walkers with a sprawling vantage point over the Little Don valley and the dark, gritstone edges of the northern Dark Peak.
Key Statistics
Rank
293rd Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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82
Nearest Town
Ecklands
Geology
Hartcliff Hill is built from layers of solid sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These rugged rocks form the sturdy foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SE220017
Latitude
53.5115°N
Longitude
1.6697°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old English 'heorot' and 'clif', translating to 'stag's cliff', suggesting these slopes were once significant hunting grounds or habitats for red deer.
- •From the summit, the view to the west is dominated by the gritstone plateaus of the Dark Peak, while the prominent 330-metre concrete tower of the Emley Moor transmitting station is clearly visible to the north.
- •The hill serves as a high point on the Barnsley Boundary Walk, a 73-mile long-distance path that circles the borough, highlighting the transition from the industrial West Riding to the rural Pennines.
- •It is an excellent spot for those who enjoy a summit view without the traditional Peak District struggle of navigating the crowds found at the nearby Langsett reservoir.