Peak District
Hazelton Clump
335M
1099FT
About Hazelton Clump
Sitting above the village of Blore, this limestone ridge in the White Peak is crowned by its namesake woodland 'clump.' It offers a quiet perspective on the southern Peak District, looking across the Manifold Valley toward the steep limestone flanks of Bunster Hill and the iconic pyramid of Thorpe Cloud.
Key Statistics
Rank
364th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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36
Nearest Town
Blore
Geology
Hazelton Clump is built on a solid foundation of limestone. You are also walking over layers where this limestone is naturally mixed with softer mudstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK125498
Latitude
53.0453°N
Longitude
1.8150°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old English 'hæsel' (hazel) and 'tun' (farmstead), suggesting the hill was historically associated with hazel cultivation or a nearby settlement defined by the trees.
- •Looking south from the summit area, the distinctive profile of the Weaver Hills is clearly visible, marking the official southern terminus of the Pennine chain.
- •The hill overlooks Ilam Park and the Manifold Valley, serving as a peaceful alternative to the often-congested paths of nearby Dovedale.
- •Despite the name, do not expect a sprawling forest; the 'Clump' is exactly as advertised—a small, tidy collection of trees that looks significantly more substantial on an OS map than it does when you are actually standing under it.