Peak District
Whitwell Moor
359M
1178FT
About Whitwell Moor
Overlooking the industrial valley of Stocksbridge, this gritstone moorland offers a quieter alternative to the busier Peak District edges. Its heather-clad slopes provide an accessible climb with expansive views stretching across the Little Don Valley toward the dark, brooding heights of Margery Hill and the sprawling Sheffield skyline.
Key Statistics
Rank
309th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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31
Nearest Town
Stocksbridge
Geology
Whitwell Moor is built from layers of gritty sandstone and hardened mud. These sturdy stones form the rugged landscape beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SK249972
Latitude
53.4710°N
Longitude
1.6264°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Whitwell likely derives from the Old English 'hwit' and 'wella', meaning 'white spring' or 'clear stream', a reference to the clean water filtering through the local gritstone.
- •From the summit, the view to the west is dominated by the high plateau of the Dark Peak, specifically the long ridge of Margery Hill and Outer Edge, which mark the highest ground in South Yorkshire.
- •The moor sits directly above Underbank Reservoir, constructed in the early 1900s to serve the industrial needs of the steelworks in the valley below.
- •To the south, the moor drops steeply into the Ewden Valley, offering a clear line of sight toward the distinctive profile of Win Hill and the Great Ridge above Castleton.
- •It is a popular spot for local walkers who find the 'moor' portion of the name to be a very literal description of the terrain’s drainage for most of the year.