Peak District
Lees Moor
304M
997FT
About Lees Moor
Rising gently between the Wye and Derwent valleys, this modest gritstone height offers a quiet alternative to the busier edges nearby. Much of its western flank is wooded, yet the summit provides a clear perspective over Bakewell and the sprawling parklands of the Chatsworth Estate to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
419th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
Peak District
Prominence
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143m
Nearest Town
Stanton-in-Peak
Geology
Lees Moor sits on a sturdy base of gritty sandstone layered with fine mudstone and siltstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK249674
Latitude
53.2031°N
Longitude
1.6287°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Lees' derives from the Old English 'leah', signifying a woodland clearing or meadow, reflecting its historical use as upland grazing for the surrounding settlements.
- •From the summit, the view stretches across the Derwent Valley to the gritstone escarpments of Birchen Edge and Nelson's Monument, marking the transition from the pastoral White Peak to the rugged Dark Peak.
- •The hill's eastern slopes drop down toward Calton Lees and the Chatsworth Estate, offering a grandstand view of the River Derwent and the landscaped parkland designed by Capability Brown.
- •At 304 metres high, it narrowly qualifies as a Hump—a hill with a 'hundred metre prominence'—making it a significant local landmark despite its relatively modest stature.
- •It remains one of the few places near Bakewell where you can enjoy a view of the town's spire without also having to endure the weekend queue for a pudding.