Peak District
Parkhouse Hill North Top
362M
1188FT
About Parkhouse Hill North Top
Rising sharply from the Upper Dove Valley, this limestone peak forms the jagged northern end of the "Dragon's Back." Its steep, grassy slopes and narrow rocky crest offer a surprisingly airy feel for its modest height, providing a dramatic perspective over the neighbouring Chrome Hill and the winding River Dove below.
Key Statistics
Rank
300th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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35
Nearest Town
Glutton
Geology
You are climbing an ancient limestone reef, surrounded by layers of hardened mud and sand that once settled on the ocean floor.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SK081672
Latitude
53.2018°N
Longitude
1.8802°W
Did You Know?
- •This hill is a rare example of a 'reef knoll,' the fossilised remains of a Carboniferous atoll that formed in a tropical sea roughly 340 million years ago.
- •The name likely refers to its location near Glutton Park, an ancient deer park; the 'Park-house' would have been the residence of the keeper responsible for the local enclosure.
- •In late March and September, observers at Glutton Grange can witness a rare 'double sunset' as the sun dips behind the hill's steep northern slope, briefly reappears, and then sets a second time.
- •The summit ridge offers a perfectly framed view of the larger Chrome Hill to the west and the distant gritstone silhouettes of The Roaches and Hen Cloud on the Staffordshire border.
- •While its status as a Tump suggests a minor outing, the limestone can become exceptionally slippery when wet, turning the narrow summit ridge into a test of balance rather than just a simple walk.