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Hartington Upper Quarter

Shining Tor trig point – View of Shining Tor loop from The Street Car Park

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Hartington Upper Quarter

Shining Tor trig point – View of Shining Tor loop from The Street Car Park

Moderate

4.7

(32)

197

hikers

Shining Tor trig point – View of Shining Tor loop from The Street Car Park

02:37

8.51km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.18 km

Rhododendron Tunnels in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

Wow... I tried to shortcut my way and ended up under the rhododendron trees, the branches are amazing and it created a place that feels special

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2

2.42 km

View of Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

There's a bit of a pointless climb upto foxlow path,from errwood, which then takes you back down on to the pym chair. You may stay on either path rather than go up and back down as this route describes

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3

2.56 km

View of the Valley, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a little mound in this location, which is a great picnic spot and it has amazing views over the valley.

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4

3.50 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

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5

3.70 km

Shining Tor trig point

Highlight • Summit

One of the most noted of the Peak District’s tops. Nestled around Errwood Reservoir it make’s for a nice scenic outing but not the best of weather day’s for it …

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6

4.55 km

View of Shining Tor

Highlight • Summit

A great viewpoint above Buxton on route to Shining Tor.

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7

4.92 km

Moorland Above Cat and Fiddle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steady climb from Errwood reservoir on easy to follow paths, worth the effort for the wonderful scenery.

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8

5.68 km

View of Errwood Reservoir and the Goyt Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the Peak District.

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B

8.51 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

425 m

332 m

235 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

1.58 km

1.31 km

941 m

228 m

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Lowest point (280 m)

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