Nab Head

Hill, Mountain in Cheshire

England

Nab Head

Scarecrow in garden area, Cockshead Hey Farm Harrop Valley visible in background — Scarecrow in garden area, Cockshead Hey Farm Credit: Philip Cornwall

Nab Head is a prominent hill located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated near the village of Rainow, within the Peak District National Park. Rising to an elevation of 512 meters (1,680 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is predominantly composed of millstone grit, a coarse-grained sandstone that gives it a distinctive rugged appearance. It is covered with heather and grasses, providing a habitat for various wildlife species. Nab Head is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous walking and hiking trails that cater to different skill levels.

One of the main attractions of Nab Head is its proximity to the famous "White Nancy" monument, a Grade II listed structure that sits atop the hill. This cylindrical tower, painted white, was built in 1817 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. It is a prominent landmark in the area and can be seen from miles away.

Nab Head is easily accessible by both car and foot, with a car park located nearby for convenience. The hill is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby towns of Macclesfield and Bollington.

Overall, Nab Head is a picturesque and historically significant hill in Cheshire, providing visitors with a chance to experience the beauty of the Peak District and enjoy outdoor activities in a serene natural setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.306442/-2.0913972 or Grid Reference SJ9478. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Scarecrow in garden area, Cockshead Hey Farm Harrop Valley visible in background

Scarecrow in garden area, Cockshead Hey Farm

Harrop Valley visible in background

Philip Cornwall

View across Macclesfield Canal at Bollington Aqueduct One of the last narrow canals to be built the canal was approved by Act of Parliament in April 1826. Thomas Telford surveyed the canal and construction was engineered by William Crosley. The completed canal was opened on 9th November 1831 at a cost of £320,000.00. The canal was bought out by the Manchester, Sheffield &amp; Lincoln Railway in 1847. With nationalisation in 1947 it passed to the Docks &amp; Inland Waterways Board with commercial carrying finishing only in the 1960&#039;s shortly before British Waterways was formed. The canal runs from Marple Junction with the Peak Forest Canal in the north 26¼ miles to the stop lock at Hall Green near Kidsgrove. The canal is noted for its six fine change or snake bridges where the tow-path changes sides of the canal. These bridges were designed to allow the horse to move over without having to untie it from the boat. Thanks to Telford&#039;s design for commercial traffic the Macclesfield Canal has a very shallow and tapered bottom. The deep channel is just wide enough for two boats to pass in the centre making mooring other than at wharves &#039;challenging&#039;.

View across Macclesfield Canal at Bollington Aqueduct

One of the last narrow canals to be built the canal was approved by Act of Parliament in April 1826. Thomas Telford surveyed the canal and construction was engineered by William Crosley. The completed canal was opened on 9th November 1831 at a cost of £320,000.00. The canal was bought out by the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincoln Railway in 1847. With nationalisation in 1947 it passed to the Docks & Inland Waterways Board with commercial carrying finishing only in the 1960's shortly before British Waterways was formed. The canal runs from Marple Junction with the Peak Forest Canal in the north 26¼ miles to the stop lock at Hall Green near Kidsgrove. The canal is noted for its six fine change or snake bridges where the tow-path changes sides of the canal. These bridges were designed to allow the horse to move over without having to untie it from the boat. Thanks to Telford's design for commercial traffic the Macclesfield Canal has a very shallow and tapered bottom. The deep channel is just wide enough for two boats to pass in the centre making mooring other than at wharves 'challenging'.

Philip Cornwall

Ingersley Clough Mill The building in the picture housed the wheel, powered by water delivered from the hill opposite via a cast iron aqueduct (also visible). The mill site is currently being developed for housing. The history of this building can be read at the following link <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://happyvalley.org.uk/?page_id=3958" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://happyvalley.org.uk/?page_id=3958">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Ingersley Clough Mill

The building in the picture housed the wheel, powered by water delivered from the hill opposite via a cast iron aqueduct (also visible). The mill site is currently being developed for housing. The history of this building can be read at the following link Link

Philip Cornwall

Billinge Hill Taken from Blaze Hill (the road).

Billinge Hill

Taken from Blaze Hill (the road).

View over Bollington, 1984 Looking east from the Macclesfield Canal at the Palmerston Street aqueduct.

View over Bollington, 1984

Looking east from the Macclesfield Canal at the Palmerston Street aqueduct.

Hollin Hall Hotel, Bollington

Hollin Hall Hotel, Bollington

Middlewood Way at Grimshaw Lane

Middlewood Way at Grimshaw Lane

Wellington Road, Bollington Viewed from the viaduct of the former railway.

Wellington Road, Bollington

Viewed from the viaduct of the former railway.

Middlewood Way

Middlewood Way

Bridge near Sugarlane Farm

Bridge near Sugarlane Farm

Narrowboat passing Clarence Mill

Narrowboat passing Clarence Mill

Macclesfield Canal towards bridge #27

Macclesfield Canal towards bridge #27

Macclesfield Canal at Adelphi Mill

Macclesfield Canal at Adelphi Mill

Canal boat Tayburn, Macclesfield Canal

Canal boat Tayburn, Macclesfield Canal

Macclesfield Canal towards bridge #27

Macclesfield Canal towards bridge #27

Canal boat Yardarm, Macclesfield Canal

Canal boat Yardarm, Macclesfield Canal

Canal boat Happy Valley, Macclesfield Canal

Canal boat Happy Valley, Macclesfield Canal

Macclesfield Canal towards bridge #27

Macclesfield Canal towards bridge #27

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Nab Head is located at Grid Ref: SJ9478 (Lat: 53.306442, Lng: -2.0913972)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

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///reclining.name.diplomat. Near Pott Shrigley, Cheshire

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Located within 500m of 53.306442,-2.0913972

Bus Stop

Pott Shrigley, Shrigley Road / Shrigley Hall Hotel

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Operator: Ansa Transport

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Lat/Long: 53.3107473/-2.0895575

Bus Stop

Pott Shrigley, Shrigley Road / Shrigley Hall Hotel

Bus: yes

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Operator: Ansa Transport

Public Transport: platform

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Nab Head

Ele: 270

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 53.3065277/-2.0913567

Man Made: survey_point

Lat/Long: 53.3065112/-2.0913339

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 53.3023144/-2.0908938

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 53.3024984/-2.0902163

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Motor Vehicle: no

Lat/Long: 53.3031387/-2.095974

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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