The area is often considered to be the southernmost main hills and Carboniferous Limestone rock strata of the Pennines.

[2][3] The main peak, known as The Walk, with an Ordnance Survey trig point is 371 metres (1,217 ft) above sea level.

The ten or more tumuli on or around the Weaver Hills, including Cauldon Low (a peak in the same range just to the east) imply significant prehistoric settlements in the area.

However, the peace and tranquility which had so attracted him to the area nearly drove him mad, because he could not leave his fears behind.

Arthur Mee says, He was filled with the embittered suspicions of a hunted animal, seeing enmity and treachery in his friends and deadly foes in his neighbours [4]Wardlow Quarry is a large quarry situated on the north-east side of the main peak, and just off the A52 main road from Ashbourne to The Potteries.