Croker Hill, also known as Sutton Common, stands just outside the western edge of the Peak District national park, overlooking Congleton in Cheshire, England. Near the summit stands the Sutton Common BT Tower, built during the 1960s. It has an elevation of 404.1 m (1,326 ft) and a prominence of 95.1 m (312 ft).[1]

Croker Hill
View of Croker Hill from Bosley Locks
Highest point
Elevation404.1 m (1,326 ft)[1]
Prominence95.1 m (312 ft)
Parent peakShining Tor (559m)
ListingList of hills in the Peak District
Coordinates53°12′22″N 2°06′03″W / 53.206133°N 2.1007°W / 53.206133; -2.1007
Geography
Map
LocationCheshire, UK
Parent rangePeak District
OS gridSJ933677
Topo mapOS Landranger 119

Popular with hill walkers, Croker Hill offers fine views of the Cheshire Plain; on clear days, Manchester city centre and as far away as Snowdon can be seen.[2]

The Gritstone Trail, a long-distance footpath from Disley to Mow Cop, crosses Croker Hill.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Croker Hill [Sutton Common]". Hill Bagging. Database of British and Irish Hills. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Cheshire walk - Croker Hill". Great British Life. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Gritstone Trail Walkers' Guide" (PDF). Cheshire East Council. Retrieved 7 February 2024.