South Pennines

South Pennines

The South Pennines are a region of moorland and hill country in the North of England. They comprise the southern end of the long chain of hills known as the Pennines. They are bounded by the Forest of Rossendale to the west, the Yorkshire Dales to the north and the Peak District to the south. They extend as far as Skipton and around the northern and eastern parts of Greater Manchester — but no further. Although the Peak District is part of the Pennines chain of mountains and lies in the southern reaches of the chain, it is classified as a separate area in the Pennines.

They contain three Marilyns; Boulsworth Hill, Hail Storm Hill and Freeholds Top. They also contain the summits of Hoof Stones Height, Little Wolf Stones, Pinhaw Beacon and Great Hameldon.

They are also known as the Brontë Country.


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