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Black Hill

Hill, Mountain in Cheshire

England

Black Hill

Field entrance off Start Lane This point gives a view over the Todd Brook valley, with Taxal Edge climbing behind.
Field entrance off Start Lane Credit: Bill Boaden

Black Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated in the Peak District National Park, near the town of Macclesfield. Standing at an elevation of 582 meters (1,909 feet), it is one of the highest points in Cheshire and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is primarily composed of millstone grit, a type of coarse sandstone, which gives it a distinctive dark appearance, thus earning its name, Black Hill. Its rugged and rocky terrain attracts hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the area's natural beauty. The hill is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including heather, bilberry, and mosses, and provides a habitat for numerous bird species such as curlews, grouse, and peregrine falcons.

Black Hill is a popular destination for outdoor activities, offering several well-marked trails that cater to different fitness levels. The ascent to the summit can be challenging but rewarding, with stunning vistas awaiting those who reach the top. The hill is also known for its ancient burial mounds and prehistoric remains, adding an element of historical intrigue to its natural allure.

Accessible from various starting points, visitors can choose from a range of routes to reach Black Hill, each with its own unique features and points of interest. The hill's proximity to Macclesfield and its excellent transport links make it easily accessible for both locals and tourists seeking a memorable outdoor experience in the heart of Cheshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.338817/-2.0167059 or Grid Reference SJ9882. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field entrance off Start Lane This point gives a view over the Todd Brook valley, with Taxal Edge climbing behind.
Field entrance off Start Lane
This point gives a view over the Todd Brook valley, with Taxal Edge climbing behind.
Rooftops by Start Lane From here there is a view across the Todd Brook valley in the direction of Kettleshulme.
Rooftops by Start Lane
From here there is a view across the Todd Brook valley in the direction of Kettleshulme.
The top of Yeardsley Lane The end of the adopted highway, but several tracks and paths continue.
The top of Yeardsley Lane
The end of the adopted highway, but several tracks and paths continue.
Ruined barn below Ringstone Farm There are views into the Goyt Valley.
Ruined barn below Ringstone Farm
There are views into the Goyt Valley.
Hockerley A small farming hamlet which is now on the outskirts of Whaley Bridge.
Hockerley
A small farming hamlet which is now on the outskirts of Whaley Bridge.
Footpath down to Bridgemont The path comes down from Hockerley skirting round some smallholding plots to the right. The River Goyt is in the valley ahead.
Footpath down to Bridgemont
The path comes down from Hockerley skirting round some smallholding plots to the right. The River Goyt is in the valley ahead.
A view of Brownough A former farm south west of Furness Vale
A view of Brownough
A former farm south west of Furness Vale
View over New Mills the view from Newtown on the Cheshire / Derbyshire border looking over the town of New Mills to the Peak District hills
View over New Mills
the view from Newtown on the Cheshire / Derbyshire border looking over the town of New Mills to the Peak District hills
The Lantern It is said that if the owner of Lyme Park Estate could not see The Lantern from his breakfast table in Lyme Hall then the weather was not suitable for hunting.
The Lantern
It is said that if the owner of Lyme Park Estate could not see The Lantern from his breakfast table in Lyme Hall then the weather was not suitable for hunting.
Diglee Viewed from the entrance track looking northeast; beyond Diglee is Broadhey, and in the distance Lantern Pike (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SK0288">SK0288</a>).
Diglee
Viewed from the entrance track looking northeast; beyond Diglee is Broadhey, and in the distance Lantern Pike (SK0288).
Longside Reservoir A covered reservoir beside Whaley Lane; this picture is taken from Diglee SJ997827.
Longside Reservoir
A covered reservoir beside Whaley Lane; this picture is taken from Diglee SJ997827.
The Dipping Stone Described in the Ancient Monument Schedule as a "Wayside and Boundary Cross", the Dipping Stone lies just off a public footpath below the end of Whaley Moor and offers views to Chinley Churn (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SK0383">SK0383</a>) and beyond that the Kinder Scout plateau. The similarity to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/44825">SJ9781 : The Bowstones</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/11401">SK0090 : Robin Hoods Picking Rods</a> is notable; all three appear to have (or have had) one square shaft and one round.
The Dipping Stone
Described in the Ancient Monument Schedule as a "Wayside and Boundary Cross", the Dipping Stone lies just off a public footpath below the end of Whaley Moor and offers views to Chinley Churn (SK0383) and beyond that the Kinder Scout plateau. The similarity to SJ9781 : The Bowstones and SK0090 : Robin Hoods Picking Rods is notable; all three appear to have (or have had) one square shaft and one round.
Hawkhurst Head Hawkhurst Head (in the foreground) is an extension of Whaley Moor; beyond it lies Ladder Hill (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ028789">SJ028789</a>) with its TV mast, and beyond that the plateau of Combs Moss. Photo taken from the northwest near the Dipping Stone.
Hawkhurst Head
Hawkhurst Head (in the foreground) is an extension of Whaley Moor; beyond it lies Ladder Hill (SJ028789) with its TV mast, and beyond that the plateau of Combs Moss. Photo taken from the northwest near the Dipping Stone.
Between Pennant End and Kishfield Bridge Although marked on the OS map as a "yellow" road, this lane is signposted "unsuitable for motor vehicles" and includes a cobbled stretch. In this picture the lane descends down a hollow way before reaching Kishfield Bridge over Todd Brook.
Between Pennant End and Kishfield Bridge
Although marked on the OS map as a "yellow" road, this lane is signposted "unsuitable for motor vehicles" and includes a cobbled stretch. In this picture the lane descends down a hollow way before reaching Kishfield Bridge over Todd Brook.
Kishfield Bridge This bridge conveys a minor lane over Todd Brook
Kishfield Bridge
This bridge conveys a minor lane over Todd Brook
Seven Springs Outdoor activity camp for the Guides movement, on Corks Lane above Disley.
Seven Springs
Outdoor activity camp for the Guides movement, on Corks Lane above Disley.
The Rocks Farm Easy to see how this farm got its name. It stands at the top of its own drive, here seen leading from the viewpoint on Mudhurst Lane.
The Rocks Farm
Easy to see how this farm got its name. It stands at the top of its own drive, here seen leading from the viewpoint on Mudhurst Lane.
Owls Nest This outdoor pursuits centre has been an experience for generations of young pupils from Manchester Grammar School for more than 50 years. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.mgs.org" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.mgs.org">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>
Owls Nest
This outdoor pursuits centre has been an experience for generations of young pupils from Manchester Grammar School for more than 50 years. LinkExternal link
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Black Hill is located at Grid Ref: SJ9882 (Lat: 53.338817, Lng: -2.0167059)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

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///roofs.transmits.chopper. Near Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire

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Ele: 410
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Lat/Long: 53.3361615/-2.016692
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Lat/Long: 53.3372168/-2.0166949
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