Bee Low

Hill, Mountain in Derbyshire High Peak

England

Bee Low

Batham Gate Roman road, near Peak Forest The line of the Roman road is vaguely visible in snow beyond the point where the modern road swings left. In the background the A623 can be seen snaking up the hill in the northwestern corner of square <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SK1278">SK1278</a>. — Batham Gate Roman road, near Peak Forest Credit: Dave Dunford

Bee Low is a small hill located in the beautiful Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. Rising to an elevation of 408 meters (1,339 feet), it is considered more of a hill than a mountain. Despite its modest height, Bee Low offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Situated near the village of Tideswell, Bee Low is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its gentle slopes and well-maintained footpaths make it an accessible hill for people of all ages and fitness levels. The terrain is mostly grassy, with patches of heather and bracken dotting the landscape.

At the summit of Bee Low, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas of the rolling hills, verdant valleys, and picturesque villages that characterize the Peak District. On a clear day, it is even possible to see as far as the cities of Manchester and Sheffield, which lie in the distance.

Aside from its natural beauty, Bee Low is also known for its rich biodiversity. The hill is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, bilberry, and gorse. It provides habitat for numerous bird species, such as skylarks and meadow pipits, and is a haven for wildlife like rabbits and hares.

Overall, Bee Low offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, providing visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning natural landscapes of Derbyshire's Peak District.

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Bee Low Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.310685/-1.8618236 or Grid Reference SK0979. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Batham Gate Roman road, near Peak Forest

The line of the Roman road is vaguely visible in snow beyond the point where the modern road swings left. In the background the A623 can be seen snaking up the hill in the northwestern corner of square SK1278.

Dave Dunford

Lower Bee Low

From Chamber Farm; much of Bee Low to the west (SK0979) has been quarried out of existence but Lower Bee Low remains intact.

Dave Dunford

Chamberknoll

From the A623 (with Eldon Hill SK115811 behind).

Dave Dunford

Chamber Farm

From the footpath to Lower Bee Low.

Dave Dunford

Backlane Farm

From below Lower Bee Low (try saying that quickly!). Part of upper Dam Dale is just visible behind the farm; the tree-capped hill to the right is Kemp's Hill.

Dave Dunford

Kemp's Hill

From the north-western end of the bridleway to the north.

Dave Dunford

Batham Gate Roman road

Batham Gate is the Roman road from Buxton to the north-east. After climbing steeply up the hillside from Peak Dale the road descends gradually to the south of Peak Forest and on to Castleton. At the point in the photograph it is passing Laughman Tor.

Roger Temple

Batham Gate looking north-east

The roman road from Buxton to Castleton.

Roger Temple

Donkey Sanctuary Lane Junction

Alan Heardman

View of Lane and Barn near Dove Holes Quarry

Alan Heardman

Towards Backlane Farm

Chris Wimbush

Lower Bee Low

Chris Wimbush

Kemp's Hill in January

Peter Barr

Spoil heaps and pits, near Peak Forest

Evidence of old mine workings, on a track from Barmoor Farms to Peak Forest.

Peter Barr

Pedlicote Farm

On the A623, west of Peak Forest, with Eldon Hill in the distance.

Peter Barr

Lower Bee Low

A small outcrop, on the edge of quarrying land.

Peter Barr

Lambs in a feeding trough

Feed supplements being enthusiastically consumed, until I came through the gate; they took off pretty smartish. The view is south east, towards Batham Gate and Peak Dale, and shows the dry stone walls which are a feature of the White Peak.

Peter Barr

Frisky young cattle near Peak Forest

This is on a footpath going south west towards Smalldale.The barn in the middle distance is on a road called Batham Gate, a Roman Road. There is a hamlet called Batham Gate, on this road, north of Peak Dale.

Peter Barr

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Bee Low is located at Grid Ref: SK0979 (Lat: 53.310685, Lng: -1.8618236)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: High Peak

Police Authority: Derbyshire