Peak District
Nab End
361M
1184FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
302nd Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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65
Nearest Town
Glutton Bridge
Geology
You are walking across layers of rugged sandstone and hardened mud, known as the Longnor Sandstone and Bowland Shale formations.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK078661
Latitude
53.1919°N
Longitude
1.8847°W
Did You Know?
- •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.