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Shutlingsloe

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Shutlingsloe — Named summit at 506 m.

Shutlingsloe, mountains & hills in West Midlands

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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
Macclesfield · 6.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Shutlingsloe is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 506 m.". Coordinates: 53.2232°, -2.0368°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leek Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Shutlingsloe is a hill near the village of Wildboarclough, in the east of the county of Cheshire. It stands to the south of Macclesfield Forest, on the edge of the Peak District and within the Peak District National Park. It is a steep-sided hill with a distinctive profile and commands excellent views over Cheshire . Sometimes described as the 'Matterhorn of Cheshire' it is the third highest peak in the historic county, Shining Tor being the highest at 559 m (1,660 ft). The Peak District Boundary Walk crosses the summit, which is the highest point on the footpath's 200-mile long route. The name derives from old English 'Scyttel's hlaw' meaning 'Scyttel's (personal name) hill' and is one of several 'low' names in the Peak District, from the same Old English root that gives rise to the name "Law" for many hills in southern Scotland.

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Coordinates
53.2232, -2.0368
Parish
Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough
Postcode
SK11 0BD
Parliamentary constituency
Macclesfield
Nearest railway station
Macclesfield6.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shutlingsloe?
Shutlingsloe is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0BD), in the parish of Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough.
Is Shutlingsloe a protected site?
Yes — Shutlingsloe is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Shutlingsloe free to visit?
Yes, Shutlingsloe is free to enter.
How do I get to Shutlingsloe?
The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0BD.