Peak District
Longcliffe Hill
358M
1175FT
About Longcliffe Hill
Rising above the limestone village of the same name near Brassington, this modest Tump offers a quintessential White Peak experience. The summit, marked by a trig pillar, provides clear views across to the nearby Harborough Rocks and the shimmering expanse of Carsington Water to the southeast.
Key Statistics
Rank
313th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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30
Nearest Town
Brassington
Geology
Longcliffe Hill is formed from layers of limestone and magnesium-rich rocks. These formations create the foundation you are walking on today.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK236552
Latitude
53.0935°N
Longitude
1.6490°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Longcliffe is derived from the Old English words for a 'long cliff' or escarpment, describing the prominent limestone ridges that define this portion of the Derbyshire landscape.
- •The hill’s western character is dominated by the massive Longcliffe Quarry; since 1927, this site has been a major source of high-purity limestone used in diverse industries from agriculture to glass manufacturing.
- •The High Peak Trail, which follows the route of the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway, skirts the northern base of the hill, occupying a line that was once one of the most ambitious engineering projects of the early industrial era.
- •Due to its commanding position, the area served a strategic role during the Cold War; a Royal Observer Corps underground monitoring post was located in the vicinity to track potential nuclear strikes.
- •While the summit offers peaceful views of the surrounding dales, the nearby industrial operations ensure that Longcliffe is one of the few hills in the Peak District that is slowly, quite literally, being sold off in small pieces.