Hartshead Pike
Hartshead Pike
Hartshead Pike is a hill to the north of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Greater Manchester, England. The hill stands at 267 metres.
Hartshead Pike has been a popular beauty spot since the Victorian era and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. There are several ways to get to the top of the hill, including a short walk from the nearby car park, or a longer hike up one of the many footpaths that lead to the summit.
At the top of Hartshead Pike is a small stone tower dating to 1863, on the site of an earlier monument that was itself rebuilt in 1751.
Created: 4 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Hartshead Pike Details
Hartshead Pike is a 267 metre high hill in Greater Manchester.
Hartshead Pike
Hartshead Pike LiDAR Map
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Local History around Hartshead Pike
There are some historic monuments around including:
Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall MoorCastleshaw Roman forts, 250m west of Castle Shaw FarmPost-medieval glassworks 250m south east of Clarke's BridgeBowl barrow 190m NNE of Knarr BarnBuckton Castle: a ringwork and site of 17th century beacon 350m north east of Castle Farm.
