Peak District
Horse Stone Naze
527M
1729FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
27th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
Peak District
Prominence
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34m
Nearest Town
Sheffield
Geology
You are walking on layers of tough sandstone resting on softer mudstone and siltstone. These rocks form the rugged foundation of the landscape beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK158975
Latitude
53.4740°N
Longitude
1.7634°W
Did You Know?
- •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.