Bosley Minn facts for kids
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Bosley Minn is a well-known hill in Cheshire, England. It's also part of the beautiful Peak District National Park. People sometimes call it Wincle Minn too.
This hill is quite long, stretching from north-northeast to south-southwest. Its highest point reaches about 386 meters (1,266 feet) above sea level. The hill slopes down towards the Shell Brook valley on its east side. To the west, it goes down towards Bosley Reservoir.
The side of the hill facing the village of Bosley is called Bosley Minn. The other side, which looks towards the village of Wincle, is known as Wincle Minn.
How Bosley Minn Was Formed
This hill is made up of different layers of rock. These layers include sandstone and mudstone. They are part of a larger group of rocks called the Millstone Grit Group.
The "Minn Sandstone" is a special type of rock found here. It formed during the Carboniferous period, a very long time ago. This strong sandstone has resisted being worn away by ice and water over millions of years. That's why Bosley Minn has its unique shape today.
You can also see signs of the last ice age here. A huge channel, carved by melting ice, runs along the western side of the hill. This shows how powerful the ancient glaciers were.
Exploring Bosley Minn
Even though Bosley Minn is used for grazing animals, you can still explore parts of it. There are no special "open access" areas for walkers to roam freely. However, you can enjoy walking along the top of the hill.
A small public road runs along the ridge from north to south. This road is also part of the Gritstone Trail. The Gritstone Trail is a popular path for hikers.
There are also a few steep public footpaths that go up the hill. You can find these paths on the eastern and southern slopes. They start from the Shell Brook valley and near Bosley Reservoir. One of these paths connects the Gritstone Trail to the Dane Valley further south.
