Combs Moss
| Combs Moss | |
|---|---|
 Combs Moss from Thorny Lee | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 503 metres (1,650 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peak District, England |
| OS grid | SK0476 |
| Topo map | OS Explorer OL24 |
Combs Moss is a plateau-topped hill between Chapel-en-le-Frith and Buxton in Derbyshire, in the Peak District. The summit, Combs Head, is 503 metres (1,650 ft) above sea level.[1] At its northern tip is a prehistoric promontory fort called Castle Naze.[2]
The moorland plateau is flanked by Combs Edge and the Goyt Valley to the west, the village of Combs to the north, Black Edge and Dove Holes to the east and Buxton to the south. The Midshires Way long-distance footpath follows a Roman Road across the southwestern end of Combs Moss.[3]
Much of Combs Moss is a privately owned grouse moor, with a shooting hut and grouse butts. Following the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, this area became "Open Access" land for the public.[4]
Castle Naze
Castle Naze is the site of a
The gritstone escarpment at Castle Naze is a popular location for crag climbers.[7]
References
- ^ "Combs Head". Hill Bagging – Database of British and Irish Hills. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Promontory fort on Combs Edge (scheduled monument) (1009294)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ OL24 White Peak area (Map). 1:25000. Explorer. Ordnance Survey. West sheet.
- ^ "CRoW and Coastal Access Maps". Natural England. Archived from the original on 4 September 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ^ "Castle Naze". The Megalithic Portal. Archived from the original on 2 July 2003. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ "naze - Wiktionary". en.wiktionary.org. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "Castle Naze". British Mountaineering Club. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
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