Peak District
Middle Knoll
395M
1296FT
About Middle Knoll
Rising above the landscape near Hareden, this 395m Tump provides a sharp, grassy contrast to the broader plateaus of the Peak District. Its shapely, conical profile offers an engaging ascent for those seeking quieter corners of the region, rewarding walkers with specific views over the Hareden Brook towards the neighbouring Higher Knoll.
Key Statistics
Rank
207th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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97
Nearest Town
Hareden
Geology
Middle Knoll is built from layers of compressed mud and silt. These are topped with alternating bands of hardy sandstone, creating the sturdy ground beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD654543
Latitude
53.9836°N
Longitude
2.5291°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Knoll' stems from the Old English 'cnoll', describing a small, rounded hill; it sits as the central member of a trio of features, positioned between Lower and Higher Knoll.
- •The hill is classified as a Tump, a designation for British hills with a prominence of at least 30 metres, ensuring it stands out distinctly from the surrounding terrain despite its modest height.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the steep, green slopes of Higher Knoll and the deep, carved valley of the Hareden Brook to the south-west.
- •At 395 metres, the hill is largely ignored by peak-baggers, ensuring that the summit remains a quiet spot where you are significantly more likely to share the view with a sheep than a fellow hiker.