Nab End

This sharp limestone prow marks the southern terminus of the famous 'Dragon’s Back' ridge. Rising steeply above Glutton Bridge, its grassy flanks offer a miniature mountain experience with a rugged, airy feel. It is a premier vantage point for admiring the near-vertical shark-fin profile of neighbouring Parkhouse Hill.

• •The name 'Nab' is derived from the Old Norse 'nabbi', used throughout northern England to describe a prominent headland or a bold, projecting end of a hill.
• •Geologically, this is a 'reef knoll' formed roughly 340 million years ago when the area was a tropical sea; the hill is essentially a massive, fossilised coral mound that resisted erosion more than the surrounding shale.
• •The summit provides a definitive view of the upper Dove Valley and the jagged, narrow crest of Parkhouse Hill, which is widely considered one of the most alpine-looking sights in the Peak District.
• •The limestone underfoot is notorious for being exceptionally polished; even on a dry day, the descent toward the road can feel more like navigating a greased slide than a mountain path.