North Pennines
Hutton's Monument
303M
994FT
About Hutton's Monument
Rising above the dramatic limestone cliffs of Giggleswick Scar, this modest summit offers an impressive vantage point over the Ribble Valley. The approach through ancient woodland leads to a plateau where a prominent stone cairn marks the top, providing clear views across to Smearsett Scar and the distinctive bulk of Pen-y-ghent.
Key Statistics
Rank
274th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Nearest Town
North Yorkshire
Geology
You are walking across the Richmond Chert. This tough, flint-like rock forms the solid foundation of the fell beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SE098996
Latitude
54.3931°N
Longitude
1.8478°W
Did You Know?
- •The name commemorates John Hutton, a local vicar and schoolmaster from Giggleswick School in the late 18th century, who was an early enthusiast for the geology and history of the Yorkshire Dales.
- •Standing on the edge of the South Craven Fault, the hill provides a stark topographical contrast between the limestone uplands to the north and the lower gritstone landscapes of the Ribble Valley to the south.
- •The summit offers a clear, earned view of the 'Big Three' peaks' smaller neighbor, Smearsett Scar, as well as the sprawling Forest of Bowland to the west.
- •Despite being titled a 'monument', the summit marker is effectively a very well-built cairn that serves more as a reliable windbreak for walkers than a grand architectural statement.