Record SL-445155 · Wikidata Q3496598
Standedge
No list classifications
Elevation
457
m
1,499 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
53.5904° N,
1.9828° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaStandedge () is a moorland escarpment in the Pennine Hills of northern England between Marsden, West Yorkshire and Diggle, Greater Manchester. Standedge has been a major moorland crossing point since Roman times and possibly earlier. From east to west, Standedge is crossed by five generations of road crossing, the earliest a Roman road from York to Chester and the latest the A62 road. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the railway line from Leeds to Manchester pass underground in the Standedge Tunnels. The Pennine Way long-distance footpath passes through Standedge in a north–south direction along the Pennines. Much of Standedge is in the National Trust's Marsden Moor Estate. Administratively, Standedge is split between Kirklees and Oldham.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pule Hill | 437 m | E 90° | 2.0 km |
| Harrop Edge | 348 m | SW 215° | 2.4 km |
| Ox Hey Top | 367 m | W 258° | 2.6 km |
| White Hill | 467 m | NW 322° | 3.5 km |
| Broadstone Hill | 455 m | S 166° | 3.6 km |
| Way Stone Edge | 482 m | N 341° | 3.8 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge) | nwn | 21.3 km | — |
| Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor | lwn | 16.0 km | — |