A VIEW WORTH FINDING · GRITSTONE SUMMIT AND MOORLAND VIEW
West Nab
Meltham Moor, West Yorkshire, northern Peak District
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At a glance
Last reviewed 6 Nov 2026
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Dogs
No dogs
BMC records a year-round dog exclusion for the open-access hill and crag. Its listing does not explain assistance-dog arrangements; confirm these separately. Follow current shooting and access notices.
Use the established Wessenden Head Road lay-by where signs permit. BMC says the old informal roadside verge is largely blocked by boulders and recommends the larger lay-by near the A635; do not obstruct gates or the road.
The route account reports no toilets on the walk. Bring water and food; do not rely on occasional roadside catering or historic tearoom references.
Opening hours
All times are local to the place. Facility hours may differ from access to the grounds. N/A means no timetable was available in the sources checked; read the notes for access guidance.
Location access
Day
Opening times
monday
N/A
tuesday
N/A
wednesday
N/A
thursday
N/A
friday
N/A
saturday
N/A
sunday
N/A
No published opening timetable was found in the sources checked. Follow current access notices; N/A does not establish unrestricted or 24-hour access.
A rocky moorland summit above Meltham, reached by a stiled hillside path; check the access restrictions and leave dogs at home for this route.
West Nab’s gritstone boulders and trig pillar rise above Meltham Moor at the northern edge of the Peak District. It offers a compact hill outing from Wessenden Head Road, with wide views across the surrounding moors. The hillside is managed open-access land with restrictions that need checking before a visit.
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Before you set out
Details and coordinates can be incomplete or out of date. Check current access, conditions, weather and your route with the site operator before travelling. This is not live navigation or emergency guidance.
Editorial review: 6 November 2026. Conditions may change.
Approach
Allow 40 minutes one way (estimated) from the established Wessenden Head Road lay-by. Use the published route along the road to the permissive path near SE081088, then climb through the stiles to West Nab. Take care on the road section and follow current signs.
Walking time from arrival (one way)
40 minutes (approximate)
Terrain & steps
Road walking followed by uphill moorland path, stiles, potentially boggy ground and uneven gritstone around the summit.
Accessibility
The stated hillside approach includes stiles and rough ground and is not step free.
Access & restrictions
The BMC records a year-round dog ban for the open-access hill/crag area and possible shooting restrictions. This stated summit route should be planned without a dog. Follow local notices and use the established lay-by only when spaces and signs allow; do not obstruct the verge or gates.
Seasonal considerations
The exposed summit can be windy and paths wet or icy. Shooting restrictions or other local notices may affect access; check them before setting out.
Approach walk: approximately 40 minutes one way from the stated arrival point.
Typical total visit: 100–150 minutes, including exploring.
The stated approach has steps or stiles. Read the accessibility notes for details.
One-way approach: 40 minutes (estimated) from the Wessenden Head Road lay-by via the road and stiled summit path. Total visit: 100–150 minutes (estimated) for the return and views. The estimate allows for roughly 2 km each way with the uphill section and stiles. It is not the longer Wessenden Valley circuit. Dogs are restricted on this open-access hill route.
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More to discover nearby
A few other places within 25 miles of West Nab. Distances are approximate, straight line; use each guide’s arrival point to plan your journey.
