Bleaklow Head

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Bleaklow Head is a 633-metre mountain in Derbyshire. It is one of the 316 Hewitts — hills in England, Wales and Ireland of two thousand feet or more. It is one of seven hills the Albion Guide lists in Derbyshire. It stands within the Peak District National Park.

Higher Shelf Stones and Hoar Stones - Howden Edge are among the hills within 6.8 km. Glossop Station is 6.3 km away to the west.

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