Mount Piddington is named after William Richman Piddington, he was the former colonial treasurer under Henry Parkes who owned the land at this site. The land was cleared of many trees on its summit so that visitors could enjoy the view. The land owned by Piddington was bequeathed to the public and named Mount Piddington Reserve. https://www.facebook.com/AskRozBlueMountains/posts/pfbid024kcnJvwjhiC96PGiy7p3EohzEd94bMCjbfoTcaL6giL7mzs65wmcUpDFUzSmzQFol