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Black Chew Head

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Black Chew Head — Named summit at 542 m.

Black Chew Head, mountains & hills in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Hadfield · 6.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Black Chew Head is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 542 m.". Coordinates: 53.5145°, -1.9167°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Black Chew Head in Saddleworth in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is the highest point or county top of Greater Manchester in northern England. It stands on moorland on the edge of the Peak District at a height of 542 m (1,778 ft) above sea level, close to the border with the High Peak district of Derbyshire. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire (along with the rest of Saddleworth), it became a county top in 1974 on the creation of Greater Manchester following the Local Government Act 1972.

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Coordinates
53.5145, -1.9167
Address
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Nearest railway station
Hadfield6.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Chew Head?
Black Chew Head is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Is Black Chew Head a protected site?
Yes — Black Chew Head is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Black Chew Head free to visit?
Yes, Black Chew Head is free to enter.
How do I get to Black Chew Head?
The nearest railway station is Hadfield, about 6.8 km away.