Highlight • Natural Monument
Lantern Pike summit
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Its position on the boundary of the Peak District National Park makes it an interesting vantage point. The summit enjoys contrasting views of patchwork farmland set against rugged moorland and towards Greater Manchester’s urban sprawl in the west.
A beautiful Peak District Hill boasting sumptuous views of Kinder Scout
You can find accommodation in Hayfield and Little Hayfield, including at the Lantern Pike Inn, which has five en-suite rooms. The most common approaches to Lantern Pike begin from the Hayfields and are a treat for wildlife enthusiasts, particularly in the warmer months. Wildflowers and birdsong characterise the early stages, before you begin a relatively steep push towards the top.
The ascent can often be boggy, particularly after periods of rainfall, so dress appropriately. You may share the trail with people tackling the Peak District Boundary Walk, a circular 190-mile (310 km) long-distance trail that loops around the national park. The trail passes directly across the summit.
Your reward for reaching Lantern Pike’s top are tremendous Peak District views, particularly towards the vast upland plateau of Kinder Scout and down onto the Hayfields. If you’re after a longer adventure, Lantern Pike can be the warm up for a grander expedition to Kinder Scout, with both Kinder Reservoir and Kinder Downfall, the national park’s largest waterfall, easily reachable from here.
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Elevation 430 m
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yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
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