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Win Hill (Bamford)

Description: Offers a great view of the heart of the peak district. 462 m high, Win Hill is almost surrounded by the River Derwent ... more

Win Hill (Bamford) ... to the east, River Noe to the south west and Ladybower Reservoir to the north. / Plan a hike and enjoy the view.

Newest Review: ... west of Bamford and its peak can be seen from Ladybower Reservoir. It is surrounded by Ladybower Reservoir to the north, the River Derwent to the east and the River Noe to the south west. There is a ridge from the summit of Win Hill that connects it to Kinder Scout, Derbyshire's highest peak. Win Hill rises to a height of 432 metres above sea level. The A57, which is the main trans Pennine ... more

... route between Manchester and Sheffield follows the route of an old Roman Road and this crosses the ridge of Win Hill, where another Roman road descends down the other side towards Hope and Castleton. This was originally the route to Navio, a Roman f...more

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Win Hill (Bamford): Win Hill in the Peak District National Park (879 words)
by - written on 23/11/07 (Very useful, 102 readings)
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The Peak District National Park is as famous for its hills as it is for its picturesque valleys and villages. These hills and mountains form the bottom part of the mountain range known as the Pennines, that vertically dissects England like a scar. These mountains vary greatly in both shape and height, with the dark, barren plateaux and peaks generally being referred to as the "Dark Peak" and the higher more mountainous areas being referred to as the "High Peak". Win Hill is an example of one of the areas within the "High Peak" and this is undoubtedly one of my favourite areas within the whole region. The first thing to note about ... Read the complete review

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