Peak District
Stang Top Moor
327M
1073FT
About Stang Top Moor
Rising above the village of Barley, this modest gritstone moor offers a quieter alternative to its famous neighbour, Pendle Hill. The terrain is a mix of rough pasture and heather, providing a grandstand view across the Ribble Valley toward the Yorkshire Dales. It is a simple, honest climb for those seeking solitude.
Key Statistics
Rank
376th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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34
Nearest Town
Barley
Geology
You are trekking across a landscape shaped by layers of gritty sandstone and smooth mudstone, which form the sturdy foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD831412
Latitude
53.8667°N
Longitude
2.2585°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Stang' likely derives from the Old Norse word 'stǫng', referring to a pole or boundary marker, suggesting this high ground once served as a significant point for marking territory or navigation in the open moorland.
- •From the summit, the view is dominated by the steep eastern escarpment of Pendle Hill, while looking north-east reveals the distant silhouettes of the Yorkshire Three Peaks—Ingleborough, Whernside, and Pen-y-ghent.
- •A climb here offers the rare luxury of looking at Pendle Hill without actually having to share the summit with the half of Lancashire that is usually standing on top of it.