Peak District
Wholestone Moor
380M
1247FT
About Wholestone Moor
Rising above the village of Outlane on the northern fringes of the Peak District, this Pennine Tump offers a gritty, industrial-fringe charm. The terrain is typical West Yorkshire moorland, providing commanding views over the deep Scammonden Valley and the dramatic concrete span of the M62’s Rainbow Bridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
254th Highest in Peak District
Parent Range
The Peak District
Prominence
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48
Nearest Town
Outlane
Geology
Wholestone Moor is built from layers of hard sandstone and fine mudstone. These rocks form the sturdy ground beneath your boots as you climb.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SE077166
Latitude
53.6459°N
Longitude
1.8850°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from a historical boundary marker; an old 'Whole Stone' is indicated on Victorian maps, sitting on the divide between the ancient townships of Lindley and Quarmby.
- •The moor is dominated by a prominent telecommunications mast, but walkers are often more drawn to the vertigo-inducing views of the M62 cutting through the deep sandstone gorge at Scammonden directly below.
- •Looking south across the Colne Valley, the prominent gritstone plateau of West Nab is clearly visible, while the Victoria Tower atop Castle Hill marks the eastern horizon near Huddersfield.
- •For those seeking the traditional silence of the hills, the persistent, rhythmic drone of trans-Pennine logistics rising from the motorway provides a uniquely industrial soundtrack to the summit.