Combs Moss

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. At its northern tip is a prehistoric promontory fort called Castle Naze.

Combs Moss
Combs Moss from Thorny Lee
Highest point
Elevation503 metres (1,650 ft)
Geography
LocationPeak District, England
OS gridSK0476
Topo mapOS Explorer OL24

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.

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.

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