Peak District
Wetton Hill SW Top
358M
1175FT
About Wetton Hill SW Top
Overlooking the winding Manifold Valley near Warslow, this limestone Tump offers a quiet vantage point away from the Peak District crowds. Its grassy slopes rise to 358m, providing a clean perspective on the dramatic profile of Ecton Hill and the narrow valley floor towards the historic buildings at Wetton Mill.
Key Statistics
Rank
313th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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39
Nearest Town
Warslow
Geology
This hill is made of limestone, featuring darker layers and ancient underwater reefs. These sturdy rocks create the dramatic crags and slopes surrounding you.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SK104562
Latitude
53.1011°N
Longitude
1.8611°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Wetton likely derives from the Old English 'wæt' and 'dun', meaning 'wet hill'—likely a reference to the springs at the hill's base rather than the well-drained limestone summit itself.
- •The summit provides a sharp, bird's-eye view of the Manifold Valley's steep bends, looking directly across to the gritstone edges of the Roaches on the western horizon.
- •This South West Top is frequently bypassed by walkers heading straight for the slightly higher main summit of Wetton Hill or the popular Thor’s Cave nearby, making it a reliable spot for solitude.
- •Despite the name, you are far more likely to find yourself on parched, sheep-nibbled turf than in a bog; the underlying limestone acts like a sieve for any Peak District rainfall.