Peak District
Hemmings Low
368M
1207FT
About Hemmings Low
Sitting in the southern reaches of the White Peak near Cauldon Lowe, this modest Tump offers a quiet perspective on the Staffordshire Moorlands. Its name suggests ancient origins, while the surrounding landscape is defined by the massive limestone quarries that have shaped this industrial yet rural corner of the Peak District.
Key Statistics
Rank
287th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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35.1
Nearest Town
Cauldon Lowe
Geology
Hemmings Low is built on layers of Milldale and Hopedale limestone, which form the solid rock foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK075487
Latitude
53.0355°N
Longitude
1.8896°W
Did You Know?
- •The suffix 'Low' is a common Peak District term derived from the Old English 'hlāw', which typically refers to an ancient burial mound or a prominent hill. 'Hemming' is an Anglo-Saxon personal name, marking this as the territory or burial site of a specific historical figure.
- •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the Weaver Hills, which represent the very southern tip of the Pennine chain before the limestone uplands drop away into the Staffordshire plains.
- •The hill is located in a landscape defined by significant geology; it sits within a few miles of the Manifold Valley and the massive Cauldon and Kevin quarries, which provide a stark industrial backdrop to the pastoral surroundings.
- •While it qualifies as a Tump, the hill's proximity to one of the country's most productive cement works means you are more likely to hear the rhythmic hum of industry than the call of a curlew.