Peak District Peaks by Prominence - No 7 Lees Moor

Ethel Haythornthwaite was a determined and skilled advocate for the creation of a Peak District National Park in the 1930’s and 1940’s such that it may never have happened without her.

During COVID lockdowns, a local Sheffield man had the idea of recognising this by creating a new classification of Peak District hills equivalent to Scotland's Munro's or the Lake Districts Wainwrights which he called Ethels. These are designated by height and prominence with just 20 having a prominence of 100m or more.

This series of walks aim to visit all of these over the coming months starting with the smallest but in such a way that will make them accessible and enjoyable to all.

Lees Moor is part of the Chatsworth Estate near to Calton Lees and whilst 7th in prominence is only ranked 93rd in height which is bizarre. The area is now a tree plantation. It is however always a lovely area to walk in with a choice of cafe's. What's not to like!

Do bring plenty of snacks and drinks and a lunch packup as unlikely we shall find somewhere for these on our route.

Please take LOTS of pictures and upload them to this Meetup page so everyone can see how much fun you had.

Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be put on a lead near to livestock and should not bark or jump up incessantly.

Lift sharing is strongly encouraged, just leave a message below if offering or asking for a lift.

We do not wait for latecomers!

Meet: 10:45am for prompt 11am start.
Distance: 9miles
Nearest postcode: DE4 2NX
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