Peak District
Crook Hill
382M
1253FT
About Crook Hill
Rising sharply above the northern shores of Ladybower Reservoir, this gritstone-capped hill offers a distinct twin-peaked profile. It is a modest but rewarding climb, providing clear, unobstructed views across the water to the dark gritstone of Derwent Edge and the sharp, triangular profile of nearby Win Hill.
Key Statistics
Rank
242nd Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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34m
Nearest Town
Hope
Geology
Crook Hill is made of sandstone, mudstone, and siltstone. These rocks belong to the Millstone Grit group and form the foundation you are walking on.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK181871
Latitude
53.3802°N
Longitude
1.7279°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Old English 'croc', meaning a nook or a bend, describing its position in the crook of the land where the Ashop and Derwent valleys meet.
- •The hill is characterized by its two separate gritstone summits; these are actually massive landslip blocks that have detached from the main moorland edge behind them.
- •While often overlooked in favour of the higher Kinder Scout, the summit provides a perfect vantage point to see the massive bellmouth spillways of Ladybower Reservoir when the water level is high.
- •It sits on the northern edge of the Hope Valley, offering a bird's-eye view of the Hope cement works, providing a stark industrial contrast to the surrounding moorland.
- •At 382 metres, it is precisely high enough to let you look down on the crowds at Ladybower while remaining largely ignored by them.