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.

• •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.