Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height398 m1,306 ft
Grid RefSK 173 595
OS MapOL24OS Explorer
Aleck Low is a gentle rise on the White Peak plateau near Newhaven, crowned by an ancient round burial mound with a trig point beside it. The Victorian antiquarian Thomas Bateman dug into the mound in 1843 and found a crouched burial, a cremation, pottery and flint tools. Its name comes from the Old English hlāw, a burial mound, and from the top you can see across to Minninglow, another hill topped by prehistoric tombs. The summit is on private land.
New to the Ethels?Read our guide: What Are The Peak District Ethels?Summit
Embedded limestone rock
Rock & Ground
Rolling limestone farmland; the highest point is an embedded limestone rock.
Summit Weather
Our Route
Distance7.0 mi11.2 km
Ascent200 m660 ft
Time3h 30mwalking
Start & FinishSK 1947 5815Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsSafety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
