Peak District
Sheen Hill
380M
1247FT
About Sheen Hill
Rising above the quiet village of Sheen on the Staffordshire side of the Peak District, this modest Tump offers a gentler alternative to the rugged northern moors. The grassy slopes provide clear, expansive views across the Manifold Valley toward the sharp limestone fins of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill.
Key Statistics
Rank
253rd Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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98
Nearest Town
Calton
Geology
Sheen Hill is built upon the Hopedale and Milldale formations. These solid layers of limestone provide the sturdy foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
53.0825°N
Longitude
1.8385°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sheen is derived from the Old English word 'sciene', meaning 'bright' or 'beautiful', likely describing the appearance of these green slopes in the sunlight.
- •Located between the Dove and Manifold valleys, the hill serves as a fine vantage point for surveying the 'Dragon’s Back' ridges of the White Peak to the north.
- •The area surrounding the hill is steeped in dairy farming history; the nearby village of Hartington is famous for its long-standing connection to Stilton cheese production.
- •The summit offers a specific, unobstructed view of the gritstone edges of the Roaches and Hen Cloud on the western horizon.
- •While its elevation might not challenge a seasoned mountaineer, the hill's steep pitch ensures it is taken seriously by anyone attempting a direct ascent from the valley floor.