Horse Stone Naze

This rugged gritstone spur projects from the northern edge of the Kinder Scout plateau, high above the Ashop Valley. It offers a secluded atmosphere compared to the popular southern edges, rewarding walkers with clear views across the Snake Pass to the dark, peat-covered slopes of Bleaklow.

• •The term 'Naze' is a local variation of the Old English word 'næss', meaning a nose or headland, describing how this spur of land projects out from the main Kinder Scout plateau.
• •It is situated on the northern rim of the Dark Peak's highest moorland, positioned between the better-known landmarks of Fairbrook Naze and Seal Edge.
• •From the summit, walkers have a direct view down into the deep trench of Ashop Clough and across to the Lady Clough forest on the opposite side of the Woodlands Valley.
• •While the name suggests a distinct equine-shaped rock, identifying the 'Horse Stone' among the weathered gritstone outcrops often requires a healthy dose of imagination and exactly the right angle.