Peak District
The Bent
336M
1102FT
About The Bent
Standing on the high gritstone fringe of the Staffordshire Moorlands, this modest Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Peak District edges. Located near Biddulph Moor, the terrain is characterized by windswept pasture and sturdy dry stone walls, providing a vantage point over the Cheshire Plain and towards the distinctive profile of The Cloud.
Key Statistics
Rank
359th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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51
Nearest Town
Biddulph Moor
Geology
As you climb, you are walking across layers of sandstone and hardened mud. These rocks form the Morridge and Minn formations that make up this fell.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ915593
Latitude
53.1308°N
Longitude
2.1285°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old English 'beonet', referring to the coarse, stiff 'bent grass' that thrives on these acidic, wind-exposed slopes.
- •Situated on the western boundary of the Peak District National Park, the summit marks a transition between the gritstone plateaus of the north and the softer, rolling landscapes of the Staffordshire and Cheshire borders.
- •On a clear day, the view to the west is dominated by the dramatic outcrop of The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and the gritstone ridge of Mow Cop, topped by its famous folly.
- •While the name might suggest a structural lean, the primary challenge here isn't gravity, but rather negotiating the local boggy patches after a typical Staffordshire downpour.