About Rushton's Height
Rising above the village of Blacksnape in the northern Peak District, this 324m Tump provides a straightforward moorland walk. The summit offers a grounded perspective of the surrounding landscape, with the prominent landmark of Darwen Tower visible across the valley and the Lancashire coastline appearing on clear days.
Key Statistics
Rank
381st Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Nearest Town
Blacksnape
Prominence
?
38
Geology
Rushton’s Height is formed from layers of sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These solid rocks create the sturdy foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The name Rushton likely refers to a local land-owning family from the Blackburn area, common in historical records of the 18th and 19th centuries.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the Jubilee Tower on nearby Darwen Hill, a landmark built to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
- •Being a Tump, the hill has at least thirty metres of drop on all sides, marking it as a distinct, if modest, rise above the surrounding moorland plateau.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD715209
Latitude
53.6838°N
Longitude
2.4330°W